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James Murphy

April 15, 1943 - December 21, 2020

Service Date: December 23, 2020

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James L. (Jim) Murphy, 77, passed away December 21, 2020 in West Des Moines, IA. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. following visitation at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Ankeny Memorial Gardens. To view the live stream for Jim’s funeral service please follow this link: https://vimeo.com/event/572114

Jim was born the 10th of 11 children to Otto J. and Leota (Wright) Murphy in Jefferson, Iowa, April 15 (Tax Day), 1943. Jim loved humor and used it often in showing his love for his brothers and sisters. In 1963 Jim and Connie (Perry) were united in marriage and to that union two sons, Troy (Cathy) of Johnston and Trent (Renee) of Ankeny. His six beautiful granddaughters, Aimee (Destin) Graham, Heather Murphy, Zoe Murphy, Tess Murphy, Sophie Murphy, and Cora Murphy were the treasure and delight of Jim’s life.

Jim spent many years attending activities with Troy and Trent in 4-H, Boy Scouts, football, wrestling, class plays, college, and just plain enjoying and loving each other. Jim spent years as an active member of the Bondurant Lions Club and passed in good standing as a 32? Mason and a member of the Des Moines Consistory and Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. He spent most of his life in the financial business creating JMS Transportation and CJM Financial.

Prior to his passing, Jim related to us that due to the great love from his family and the many great past and present friends: “I simply have no regrets and beg you will all celebrate my life and passing. It has been great!”

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