Leonard E. Murphy, age 47 left us to be with our Lord on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Advanced Care Center in Billings, MT.
He was born in Polar, MT to James R. Murphy and Leonarda Burshia. He attended school in Poplar and Brockton Montana then in Bowman, North Dakota.
At a young age he married Darlene Owens and from this union three boys were born, Spencer, Corey and Kasey. In 1989 he followed his father’s footsteps and started chasing the oil rigs from place to place. He was divorced and then married Kelly Lambert. Together they had a girl and a boy, Sarie and Ethan.
Later after another divorce, he followed the rigs to Wyoming and then Colorado taking his 3 older sons with him. There he met the love of his life Eileen (Pearl) Murphy in 2005 and was married. They raised his and her four children together. They enjoyed traveling, sight seeing, eating out and shopping with their children on his days off. Later they followed the oil “boom” to North Dakota where he worked until the rigs stacked out. Later they relocated to Wolf Point, MT.
Leonard is survived by his wife Eileen (Pearl) Murphy, Wolf Point, MT; his parents Jim Murphy, Novinger, MO and Leonarda Ross, Wolf Point. MT; sons Spencer L. Murphy (Alicia) Bowman, ND, Corey M. Murphy (Mandy) and Kasey Murphy (Stephanie) of Parachute, CO, Ethan L. Murphy of Wolf Point, MT and step sons Bon Freeman of Parachute, CO, Malcolm Freeman of Price, UT, Arron Freeman (Jessica) of Bowman, ND; daughter Sarie L. Murphy (Kyle) of Bowman, ND and stepdaughter Summer Freeman of Cedar City, UT; brothers James D. Murphy of Duluth, MN, Donald Murphy of Beach, ND, Kelly Murphy of Ft Campbell, KY, Tommy Burshia of Sturgis, SD, and Noel Bushia of Wolf Point; sisters Atonya Stokka of Cooperstown, ND, Patsy Butterworth of Duluth, MN, Sheila Segar of Mineral Wells, TX and Angel Murphy of North Platte, NE he had 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Jorda and Tayton Murphy which he helped raise and treated as his own, he had several aunts and uncles and cousins, numerous friends. He had adopted sisters Crystal Azure and Kelly GreyBear and adopted brothers Calvin Lester and Bobby Daniels and Bryce Granbois.
He was preceded in death by his younger brother Byron L. Murphy and a niece Jasmine M. Murphy.
The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday December 30, 2017
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday December 30, 2017
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Crystal Azure says
My brother Lenn I’m going to miss u so much!! I’m so glad I spent ur last birthday with you!! Lenny, Pearl, Spencer, Corey, Kasey, Sarie, Ethan.. I’m so very sorry for your loss!! Lenn was a great man and a great brother to me!! I’m ALWAYS here for you all!! Oh and my other brother James!! My prayers are with you all!! Love u Lenn journey well!! ??
Crystal Azure says
I have too many good memories of my brother!! Can’t name just one!!
Crystal Azure says
LENNY and PEARL and kids I love u
Sarah Aytes says
Leonarda, i am so sorry for your loss. I think of you often.
Sarah Aytes says
So sorry for your loss Leonarda. I think of you often.
Lalonde Brock says
My condolences to the family. Leonard, I’m glad we had a chance to get reacquainted. Is been many years. I have fond memories of our younger years. Many laughs. You will be missed.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
Leonarda and Family, Sending my Sincere Condolences and Prayers of Strength & Healing at this time for the Loss of your Son, Dad, Uncle & Grandfather. God Bless you all.
Carla & Ken says
Lenny and family our sincere condolences to everyone. Prayers of comfort aunt Lenny I am so sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing.
Lori Burshia says
Now your with grandpa and grandma you will be missed my nephew we grew up together sending my condolences to your wife and children love you my nephew comfort to my sister Leonard’s may God comfort you all. In my prayers
Laurie Shafer says
My deepest condolences to Lenny and the family. Just know that there is no more suffering or pain, that he is young and healthy again and let this help with the pain of loosing him. Hugs and prayers to the family.