Richard C. "Dick" Murley

Age 83, passed away November 24, 2010.  He was born July 4, 1927, in St. Just, Cornwall, England.

Dick was a teacher at the Michigan School for the Blind for 12 years; and then worked for the State of Michigan, Public Health Department as a vision consultant, retiring in 1989.

He is survived by his wife Beth Murley, children: Janice Murley, Judy (Neil) Barker, Thomas (Connie) Murley, and Brian Murley; grandchildren: Molly (T.J.) Davis, Joshua Murley, Gabe Murley, Hayley Barker, Claire Barker; and a brother, LeRoy (Carol) Murley.

There will be memorial service held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, 3827 Delta River Dr., Lansing, with Rev. Melanie Baker-Streevy officiating.  There will be a memorial visitation held Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations  may be made to First United Methodist Church, Central United Methodist Church, or Heartland Home Care and Hospice, 865 S. Cedar St., Mason, MI 48854.

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Jim Domine
November 28, 2010 at 1:24 pm

The men of the Lansing Ecumenical Men’s Chorus will sorely miss Richard as he joins that heavenly chorus. We pray for Dick’s family that they will find comfort knowing that Dick is now in God’s embrace.

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Anonymous
November 30, 2010 at 11:14 pm

To Beth and your family,
Dick was such a wonderful man. We are so happy that we were able to get to know him. We will miss his stories and jokes that he would share with us. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this diffcult time.
Love,
Dennis and Denise (Towsley) Kelley

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Edward F. Rodgers II
December 2, 2010 at 7:26 pm

Dear Mrs. Murley and family, I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Murley’s passing. He was a wonderful teacher and a role model for many of his former students. His discussions and lessons in Government, History and the other subjects that he taught us were a great foundation for our future education. I still remember the many long hours he put in preparing us to present the school play our junior year. Mr. Murley was one of the two or three people who had a very major impact on my development and life. Whatever small success I have had academically and professionaly I attribute in no small part to Mr. Murley. My deepest sympathy, Ed Rodgers
MSB class of 1963.

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Ruth (Keilen) Voisinet
December 4, 2010 at 1:29 pm

Beth and family~
Sorry I couldn’t get to the memorial service for Mr. Murley. I worked for him in the 60’s at the health department. He so helped this “country kid” with her first state job. Many times he brought laughter to stressful situations. I’m sure he is smiling down at your family now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Merrick Hurlbutt
December 5, 2010 at 11:29 am

Mrs. Murley, Tom ,Judy, Janice and Brian, I know it has been many years since we have seen one another, but when I saw the obituary I was taken back to fond memoeries for all of you and your husband/father. Sorry I was unable to attend the service as I was injured recently and it is difficult to get around. Very sorry for your loss. Merrick.

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