Ralph Earl Brumley

Ralph Brumley,80, passed away peacefully with family at his side at his residence in Morrisville on April 30, 2007. Ralph was born in Springfield,Mo on January 31, 1927, and raised in Waynesville,Mo. and Corpus Christi,Tx. After serving in the Army for two years Ralph spend his working career living in New Iberia, La. and Houston,Tx. He retired to Morrisville in 1993 where he lived until his death. In addtion to being a devoted husband, father and grandfather Ralph was a successful entrepreneur directing an oilfield business providing directional drilling services in many parts of the world. After sale of Whipstock,Inc, the company of which he was a part owner in 1970, he was employed for several years by Petrolane, Inc. rising to President of their Petroleum Services Division. Ralph was also a private pilot, avid woodworker, private business consultant and generous with his time to many people and causes. Ralph was proceeded in death by his father Frank Earl Brumley; his mother Rose Beard Brumley; and one sister June Cummins. He is survived by his wife and partner Helen Stehr Brumley; four children, Frank Lee Brumley, Ronald Earl Brumley, Kenneth Alan Brumley and Luann Brumley Holst; eight grandchildren Kevin Lee Brumley, Aimee Louise Brumley, Madeleine Renee Brumley, Ryan Eugene Brumley, Helen Marie Brumley, Frances Eleanor Brumley, Jason Alan Brumley and Marilyn Marie Brumley; one brother Wilson Brumley; and two sisters Mary Ellen Williams and Anita McNutt. A memorial service will be held at the Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar, on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Ron McIntire officiating with a Eulogy by Madeleine Brumley. "Amazing Grace" will be sung by Janet Kramer and "Remind Me Dear Lord" being sung by Lavonna Franklin with Irma Delzell as pianist. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the funeral home to be directed to the Morrisville Academic Scholarship trust; Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 425 East Trafficway,Springfield, Mo 65806; a charity set up to benefit deserving students of Marion C Early School District, Morrisville, MO. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Ralph Earl Brumley

January 31, 1927 - April 30, 2007