Philip Patrick Murnion, age 93 of Jordan, Montana passed away on November 7, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana.
Philip was born on November 17, 1924 to John Joe and Alma (Howe) Murnion. He grew up in a family with 6 siblings. Philip attended country schools in the area and graduated from Garfield County High School with the class of 1943. After graduation he was drafted into the United States Navy where he served his country in WWII. After the war, he came back to Jordan to the family ranch where he helped herd sheep. He purchased the ranch north of Jordan in 1954. On November 19, 1955 he married Cynthia Saylor in Jordan, Montana. Together they had nine children. Philip loved ranching and most of all loved his family. He had a tremendous eye for a good horse and loved to work with them. His family will miss being with him Sundays after church for his famous sourdough pancakes. He loved to play the card game Casino, shoot pool, going to team roping’s with his good friend and roping partner Hank Green. He held many roping’s at the ranch, and held practices for the up and coming young ropers. He was a member of St. Johns the Baptist Catholic Church. He was a member of the VFW, and for many years helped put on the 4th of July Rodeo. He was a member of Little Dry Roping Club and received the heritage award from the Montana Rodeo Wall of Fame.
Philip is survived by his children: Cavin, Colin (Carrie) and their children Charli (Beau) Clark, Connor and Kelly; Teresa (special friend Glen Beecher); Maury (Carla) and their children Douglas and Tori; Perry (Betty) and their children Brieanne (Ben) Sulser, Kailyn (Brandon) Smotherman, Shelby (Brett) Beery, Seth and Koree; Jay (Leslie) and their children Raegen, Kendall and Ridge; Tyler (Beth) and their children Seanna, Edward, Dawson, Ellie, Brooke, AJ and Layton; and Joye Murnion; his great grandchildren: Caysen Clark, Kyler Clark, JW Smotherman, Parker Smotherman and Avery Beery; a sister Kathleen (Tom) Fowler of Conrad, MT. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Cynthia in 2012, a son Edward in 2001 his brothers: Clarke, James, Coleman, Barnard and his sister Mary Johnson.
A Rosary and Vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Mass of Christian will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Garfield High School Gymnasium in Jordan. Rite of Committal will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Jordan Ambulance Fund or to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 13, 2018
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
411 Leavitt Ave
Jordan, Montana 59337
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday November 14, 2018
Garfield County High School Gymnasium
Jordan, Montana 59337
Rite of Committal
Following the service.
Wednesday November 14, 2018
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 13, 2018
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
411 Leavitt Ave
Jordan, Montana 59337
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday November 14, 2018
Garfield County High School Gymnasium
Jordan, Montana 59337
Rite of Committal
Following the service.
Wednesday November 14, 2018
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Howard Shawver and Family says
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Phil was a staple in the community for so long. Word don’t come easy. Prayers to all.
Lori Murnion says
You are all in our thoughts and Prayers
Pat & Bob Corbin says
This breaks my heart. Philip was so good to all of us when I was in school in Jordan. He supported the rodeo club to the max. All of you are in my thought and prayers. Philip was a king to all of us. RIP dear man.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you, he was a good man.. hugs to you all…
Kathy Green Eustance says
To ALL the Philip Murnion Family,
Words cannot express how much my heart is aching for all Ya’ll.
Philip was my dad’s best friend. Philip was like another dad to me.
Praying for comfort and peace in your hearts from Father God.
Jenny Frady says
all Philip family may God Bless you and the family ,May God comfort you all RIP.
Tom and Claudia Stanton says
Condolences go out to all of Philip’s Family. May you find comfort knowing he is the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Donald Weeding says
Our condolences to all the family of Philip Murnion. We have been remembering all the good times we had with the family many years ago at team ropings and high school rodeos. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Donald & Betty Lou Weeding
Bill & Madonna Ryan says
The family is in our thoughts and prayers, sorry for your loss
Father Leo McDowell says
I am sorry to hear about Philip’s death. I will offer Mass for him in the near future.
Jennie Hilderman says
Thinking of you all.
Candy Huseby says
thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a wonderful person. God Bless
Tom and Kathy Strub says
May God comfort you with your memories. Our prayers are with you alll.
Kathy Helm Bowers says
So sorry for the family. Thoughts and prayers to each of you.
Karen BARNES says
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF PHILIP’S FAMILY AT THIS SORROWFUL TIME. MAY ALL THE GOOD MEMORES THROUGH ALL THE YEARS BE A COMFORT TO YOU. HUGS TO ALL. KAREN BARNES
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
My sincerest condolences to all of Phillip’s children, grandchildren and extended family. May you find peace, love and comfort as you mourn your loss.
GARY AND PAT HELM AND FAMILY says
SO SORRY ABOUT PHILLIP, GOD BLESS ALL HIS FAMILY AND LET HIM HOLD IN THIS TIME OF SORROW
GARY AND PAT HELM says
SO SORRY ABOUT PHILLIP, GOD BLESS ALL HIS FAMILY AND LET HIM HOLD YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW
THE GARY HELM FAMILIES
Jo Ryan says
So sorry for your loss. Treasure all those memories he made with you. Philip was truly a family man, but he supported his community and friends also. Prayers to you all.
Rae Losing says
My thoughts and prayers for all of Philip’s family. He was a great man.
Ruth M Fowler says
To the Family of Phillip Murnion: I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Phillip’s passing. So grateful I stopped to see him in May. He was a true cowboy and with a big heart. My condolences to all his family.
Ruth Fowler
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for Phillips Family . May you find Comfort in all of your memories and in Gods Love .
Barb and Jerry Smalis says
We send our sympathy and prayers at this difficult time to all of Phillip’s family. He leaves behind many wonderful memories and may God grant peace to all.
Dan Muniak says
Phiip was a quiet and caring man, never a complainer. I feel that I knew him fairly well. I had many encounters with him, all pleasant in spite of circumstances! I know he will be missed by his family, not to mention the many friends he had. Phil was quite religious and I am certain God will welcome him with open arms. He will always be in my prayers.
robert j meyer says
Thinking of all the Murnion family at this difficult time. Please know that our prayers are with you. Philip was always so welcoming to us and we so enjoyed his stories and his wisdom. What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind.
Bob & Kathy Meyer & family
Glenn Crawford says
Thinking of Phillips family and friends. May God bless you all.
Carson & Teri Buffington says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Andy & Cathy Meyer and family says
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Philip will be missed by many. We were blessed to know him, and thankful for his sacrifice for our country as a soldier, and for his hard work and dedication to his family and the Jordan community.
Jim Heiser says
So sorry to hear of Philips passing. Thoughts and prayers to everyone. I know he will be greatly missed.
BeLinda Higbee says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for Philip and his family. I’ll always remember Uncle Philip leading the rosary before mass, and going to his house to get my first horse.
Jana ( Leach ) Hammond says
I am so sorry to hear of Philip’s passing! May God’s hand be with you to comfort you during this time!
Kris Goodman says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Phil, Jen, Aidan, and Alex Meyer says
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Murnion family. God Bless
Tonya South says
We are so very sorry for your loss Phillip was a very great guy. I know Kevin has spoke very highly of him.
Don and Honore Bray says
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom and Dad were always cheerful and so involved in all activities in Jordan. He will be missed by many.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
Chris and I send our deepest sympathy to all of Phillip’s family. Chris has many great memories of Phillip from his days with the Little Dry Roping club, and functions at Jordan. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Tom and Kathy Wankel family says
Our sincere condolences to the Murnion family. Phillip was such a kind, gentle man who will be greatly missed by all of us! Hugs of strength for each of you during this difficult time.
George and Susan Hageman says
Phillip and Cynthia were the best! They both had wonderful smiles and something pleasant to say. They raised fine children that I got to enjoy in the classroom. I miss Cynthia every time I come to Jordan and now I will miss seeing Phillip, too. God bless the Murnion family at this time of sorrow.
Donovan Currey says
To all of Phillip’s Family,
I send my prayers in hopes that you find peace with Phillip’s passing. He was a wonderful person and I will treasure the many visits I had with Phillip and all times I visited.
Donovan Currey
Penny Thompson says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mareta Brusett says
So sorry for your loss. Just a couple of weeks ago I was telling some students about interesting things they could find in old Remudas. One of them was that Phillip was a member of the GCHS Boxing Club in 1942. He will be missed
Debbie Weyer says
To Phillip’s family…. So sorry to hear of his passing. Hold your memories close & they will help you get thru this difficult time. “DEATH leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal.” author unknown
Skye says
I am so sorry, Phillip was a wonderful man. He will be very missed. All my love to the Murnion family.
Cindy Stanton says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Phillip’s family and friends. He was a great guy. He was so good to all us “kids”. Spent many hours in his arena and watching him rope. He will be missed.
DJ & Gloria Rath Milroy says
Our most heartfelt condolences. Holding all in our prayers. May your memories give you peace.
Andrita Harris says
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers and condolences.
Donald John and Alice Cameron says
We were so very sorry to hear this news of Phillip. There are so very many memories that come to our minds and hearts when we think back on the years that we were closer to both Phillip and Cynthia. All of the times for high school rodeos and ropings and just seeing them and visiting a bit. Both were wonderful people. Phillip was a special man and always had time to spend with kids. He always had a smile like nobody else. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we couldn’t be there for the services but we want you to know that we were there in thought.
Jean Bryan says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time God Bless