William Edward Maltby

William "Bill" Maltby, a long-time resident of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and a beloved friend to many, passed away on October 4th, 2024, after a long illness. Bill was known for his adventurous spirit, his love for dogs, passion for music, and his deep commitment to the Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge, where he was an active member and cherished friend for many years. He was all action, not much talk, got along with everyone, and in the early years had a keg of beer in the back of the shop, a makeshift lounge, for afterhours companionship with his friends.

Bill was born on June 1, 1943, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to William Charles Maltby and Celia Compratt Maltby. He graduated from Bloom High School (Illinois) and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin where his love for music led him to form the PJ Murphy Quintet. Bill, his fraternity brothers and a female singer, played rock music dances and even recorded an album in 1964 called "THE PJ MURPHY QUINTET!" Bill played the keyboards, sang, and wrote half of the songs on the album including Murphy's Monkey. 

- Listen to Murphy's Monkey - 1964 Frat Garage/ Surf Instrumental on YouTube 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQZQObPzKg