Murphy, John "Vern" Age 85 of Coon Rapids, passed away 10/17/2018. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Monica; sons, Mike, Steve (Marilyn), Jeff (Collette), Tom (Karen), Jack (LaMae); grandchildren, Patrick, Donovan, Trevor, Brady, Ryan, Katie, Molly, Michelle, MacKenzie; great-grandchildren, Zechariah, Mason, Stella; sisters, Mary (Jerry) Taylor, Kay (Joel) Streitz, Geraldine (Gene, deceased) Archambault. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Mon. 10/29/18 at Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave. NE, Blaine. Visitation 2-5 PM Sun. at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids with a "2 bell" Naval ceremony at 4 PM, and also a visitation 1 hour prior to mass at the church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Vern served for 33 years in the US Naval Air Reserves and also 25 years at HDR. GEARHART 763-755-6300 gearhartfuneralhome.com