Carl Albert Murphey-Framke went peacefully to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 26, 2024. Carl was born September 14, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan.
Following graduation from Edward Derby High School in Detroit, Carl earned an A.B. from Harvard College where he was a member of Dudley House and the Harvard Class of 1960. He continued his studies at the Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, IL for one year and, then, decided to complete, in 1968, an M.B.A. at Ohio State University.
Carl then joined IBM and for over twenty years was their US and European Representative. His career took him next to Universal Electronics, a remote technology company, where he was their European Representative. Carl traveled, lived aboard, spoke three languages, piloted his own plane, was captain of his boat, loved golf and trains, collected model railroad trains, and loved visiting railroad museums during his travels.
Carl lived in Boulder City, NV for the last nineteen years, with the past three as a full-time resident. Prior years were spent between his Cleveland Heights, OH home and Boulder City. Carl and his wife, Barbara, chose Boulder City for their retirement home after touring the country for three years to select the perfect place to retire.
Carl was not looking for the accolades of the world; what became more important to him was the life he lived after he really found the Lord. He lived his life in a way to bring others to the knowledge and power of the Lord. While going through challenges and physical difficulties himself, he continued to bless others through teaching Bible studies and prayer. Even though possessing an amazing intellect, Carl could connect with those who were home-bound by delivering meals through the Senior Center and participating in outings for long term care patients at the Boulder City Hospital. He did not give up, he wanted others to know the power and presence of Jesus in their lives. Carl had a wonderful personality and sense of humor, a beautiful smile, and a great voice which he used to sing glory to his Savior. We know he is singing to his Lord in heaven.
Carl leaves his wife, five children, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two cousins, a niece, and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister.
Because of Carl's love for teaching about Jesus Christ, a "Carl Murphey-Framke" account has been established at Grace Community Church in Boulder City. The funds from this account will be used to teach young children about Jesus Christ at Grace Christian Academy and the church. Should you wish to donate in memory of Carl, please make your check out to "Grace Community Church" and note that this is "in Memory of Carl Murphey-Framke." Send contributions to Grace Community Church, 1150 Wyoming St., Boulder City, NV 89005.
A Praise Service was held at Carl's home in Boulder City on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the time Carl always taught his Bible Study. The service honored Carl but was also a fun time to thank God for Carl's life.
II Timothy 4:6-7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." May God Bless each of you.
