June Murphy

June L. Schessler Murphy was born in Portland to Lena Seibel Schessler and Adam Schessler. The family moved to Corvallis in September 1921, when June's father decided to change his railroad occupation to that of a farmer. June's parents originally located to the Oak Creek district, but in 1927 purchased farmland and settled on Kiger Island. June resided there until her marriage. She attended Kiger Island Elementary School and Corvallis High School, graduating in 1938. She attended Oregon State College, now Oregon State University, graduating in 1943 with a bachelor of science degree in business. She married Albert "Bud" Murphy on Feb. 27, 1943. They purchased farm property near the Corvallis Airport, and operated a dairy until 1966, when Mr. Murphy became owner of Murphy's Tavern, like his brother. In 1971, Bud became an employee of the OSU Athletic Department. June was employed by the Oregon State System of Higher Education Comptroller's Division from 1943 until her retirement in 1983. She was active in parent-teacher programs throughout her children's school years, as well as 4-H and Girl Scouts. June worked part-time until her children were grown. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, a life member of the OSU Alumni Association, and a member of the Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. In retirement, she spent 20 years at Tax Consultant Experts, preparing income tax returns for the elderly and low-income as a volunteer. She also volunteered for the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program to counsel seniors on health insurance. She was preceded in death by her parents in 1971 and 1972; her husband, Bud, on March 8, 1988; and son Alan on March 8, 1969. She is survived by her daughter, Margret Murphy of Salem; son Rod Murphy of Corvallis; two grandchildren, Haley Gilmour of Salem and Adam Murphy of Corvallis; three step-grandchildren, Mike Ash, Jaynie Kahn and Jayson Ash; two great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at McHenry Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Benton Hospice Service or the OSU Alumni Center in care of McHenry Funeral Home.

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June Murphy

March 6, 1921 - June 27, 2010