Funeral services with honors for Dallas K. Murphy, 82, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church, with Rev. Dr. Peter Luckey and Chaplain Paul Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Vinland Cemetery. Dallas died Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Cortez, Colo., the son of Eloise Beck. He was raised in Ellsworth, Kan., and graduated from high school there in 1951. He served for many years in the Army National Guard and the Reserves, 35th Infantry Division, and later graduated from several law enforcement training academies. Dallas served with the Kansas Highway Patrol for 14 years (1956-70) and served with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for 21 years (1970-91) where he served in the capacities of deputy, supervisor, Undersheriff, and Jail Administrator, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant. Upon retirement, he served with the United States Marshal’s Service for eight years (1993-2001). He was a member of several professional organizations, including the Fraternal Order of Police Lawrence Lodge #2, Kansas Sheriff’s Association, Kansas Trooper’s Association, Kansas Peace Officers Association, and the Capitol Area Major Case Squad. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Abdallah Shriners, Rotary, Sertoma Club, and NRA. He enjoyed horses, boating, and pistol shooting.
Dallas married Barbara J. Wrench on July 5, 1958, in Lawrence. They later divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Bohmann, Lawrence, and Lisa Showalter and husband Jeff, also of Lawrence; and three grandchildren, Blake Bohmann and wife Katie, Brett Bohmann, and Sarah Showalter.
Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them Sunday from 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Fraternal Order of Police Lawrence Lodge #2, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Prayers to your family. Dallas took great care of the Federal building for a number of years, and all of us working there. We will keep you in our prayers, and may the Lords perpetual light shine upon him.
Dear family, we’re sorry for your loss, We met Dallas through brother, Ron Griffin, several years ago,and enjoyed him so much, he loved coming to our place, had lots of fun.
We consider Dallas a very dear friend. and will be kept in our hearts as a great friend, and will be sadly missed.
God Bless
Tarry and Beverly Griffin
Kim, Lisa, and family our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around each of you during this time of loss. Dallas will always be in our hearts and memories. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Lisa and family; Was sad to hear of the passing of your dad. I got to know him in the late 70’s when I was on the volunteer fire dept. When I was driving for Heetco, I would visit with him at Judy’s junction. Later in life, he would comment on things on Face Book with me. He was a very nice man to visit with. Murph was quite a man and will be missed by all. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dallas always seemed to be on top of every situation I saw him in; defusing tension with a few words, a smile, a distraction. I enjoyed serving Douglas County with him. He will be missed.
Kim and Lisa and family, We are so very sorry to hear about your Daddy and Grandpa. He will be missed very much! Prayers for your healing during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and love are with you all, Brenda, Colin, Nolan, Derek, Nathan Kappelman and Dennis Thome
Dear Kim, Lisa, and family – We are saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. –John and Nancy
Dear Kim and family, So very sorry for your loss – love and prayers – Erin
Dear Kim and Family: Our thought and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your Father. We hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared.
With sincere condolences, KU Theatre Family