MURPHY EDWARD S

COL Edward S. Murphy was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/07/2016 at the age of 88.6
Yuma, AZ
Date of Birth 02/06/1928
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Edward S. Murphy formerly of North Tarrytown died September 7, 2016 at the age of 88. He was born February 6, 1928 and was the son of Sylvester and Arlene Wilson Murphy. Ed enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 1945 after graduating from North Tarrytown High School and was honorably discharged. He attended Georgetown University for one semester and then went to work at the GM Plant in Tarrytown. In November 1947, he reenlisted in the Marine Corps. In February 1952, he married Betsy Miller of Tarrytown. Continuing his career with the Marines, Ed earned his wings and was designated a Naval Aviator upon completion of flight school in 1953. He returned to Korea as a pilot in a jet fighter squadron. After several tours in fighter squadrons, Ed transitioned to helicopters and served 2 shipboard tours. In 1975, after 29 years in the Marine Corps and rising from private to Colonel, Ed retired to Yuma, AZ. In his retirement, he served as the Airport Manager of Yuma International Airport and later the Columbia Regional Airport in Columbia, Missouri. Ed and Betsy returned to Tarrytown in 1990 to care for Betsy's mother and sister, returning to Yuma AZ in 1991. In their retirement, they enjoyed traveling and cruises, spending time in San Diego and Tarrytown. Betsy, his wife of 58 years died in 2010. Ed moved to Las Vegas in 2013, and resided in the Independent Living section of the Las Ventanas Retirement community until his passing in September 2016. He is survived by his sister Patricia Chambers of North Carolina, son Stephen of Arizona, daughter Katy and granddaughter Marion of Washington, dear friend and travel companion Shirley Biegger and canine buddy Logan of Las Vegas, and Robin Murphy. Burial services for Ed and Betsy will be at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery on Friday September 8, 2017 at 10:00 am with full military honors.To leave condolences, visit www.coffeyfuneralhome.com

Burial information: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, New York

This information was last updated 09/07/2017

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024