Bernard Albert Murphy

June 25, 1934 ~ October 12, 2024

Bernard (Bud) was born in Dodsland, SK, the 9th child of Fredrick and Frances Murphy (nee Neumeier). Times were tough for Fred and Frances raising a large family on the prairies through the lean years in the 20’s and 30’s, but they were resourceful and supported by the older girls working outside of the home.

Bud attended Algoma School and then St. Thomas College in North Battleford, then began working on the family farm. Through his brothers, he met Bernice Borschneck of Broadacres, Sk and they were married on June 5, 1971 in Kerrobert.

He continued the Murphy family homestead in partnership with his brothers Dennis and Pat while living in Kerrobert for the winters after 1981. The farm was a mixed farm with grain and cattle, he retired from farming in the early 2000’s.

He was active in the community and over the years served on the Credit Union Board, housing committee, minor hockey, curling rink, parish council, old time dance club and enjoyed an early morning round of golf before stopping for a visit at coffee row.

He remained living at home until early 2024, then moved into the Pioneers haven in Kerrobert until requiring more assistance and moving to long term care at the Kerrobert Hospital.

He was predeceased by his wife Bernice, in September 2020, as well as his parents and sisters Isabel (Harry Zimmer), Josephine (Wilfred Frechette), Irene, Mildred (Ed Ouellette), Hetty (Stan Ouellette) and Madge (Peter Doshen) and brothers Wilfred (Irene) and Pat (Bev).

He is survived by son Terry, daughters Maureen (Troy Ronjom), Heather (Neil Leonzio), and his grandsons William and Sawyer Ronjom. As well as brother Dennis, sister in-laws Irene, Helen, Bev, Josy and many nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews and extended relatives.

Donation’s in Bud’s name may be made to the Kerrobert & District Health Care Centre;

Box 320 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0