Birth date: Jan 5, 1925 Death date: Jun 23, 2014
Dero C. Murphy January 5, 1925 - June 23, 2014 SFC Dero Cassy Murphy (Ret.) passed away peacefully at home in Lakewood, Washington to join his wife in Heaven on Monday, June 23, 2014. Dad was born on January 5, 1925 in Colfax, L Read Obituary
Dear Murphy Family,
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Sincerest condolences on the passing of Dero Murphy.
Mr. Murphy was good to me and I appreciate that even today.
Boy, could he cook!...most of the time too spicy and hot for my taste, but he was a winner in the food cooking field, no doubt about it!
Good memories,
Jacquelyn Goudeau
Bay Area, California
To the Murphy Family:
We are so very sorry to hear about Uncle Dero's passing. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I really wish my husband and I could have been there today to celebrate his home going. While not physically present, we are there in spirit today. As I read all of the wonderful tributes about Uncle Dero, it makes me appreciate the strong legacy our family has established. I feel extremely blessed to call each of you family. May his legacy and love live forever in your hearts.
The Johnson Family
(Daughter of Sandra Vance)
We love you, Grandpa, and will miss you so much for your leadership of this family. I truly appreciate the love and acceptance you offered me and my family. And I am just so happy you got a chance to meet your great grandson. What a wonderful man. We will think of you often and cherish you forever in our hearts.
There are too many memories to share. So many stories. Lots of laughter. Good Food. Genuine love.
I knew him as "Mr. Murphy". I called him Dero when he wasn't looking. Somehow, I think he knew and just let me get away with it!
Saying that Mr. Murphy will be missed is an understatement. He was one of a kind. I am so grateful to have known him There is no amount of time that can pass when I will ever forget him!
God bless the Murphy family. It hasn't been easy for you - especially these past eight months. Please know that you are in my prayers - and those of my family. We all love you dearly and will be here for whatever you need - forever - for always!
Mr Murphy was a father figure to me and all the Colemans (9) growing up. I really don't think he knew our names (smile), but would often hear him calling me out of Dorothea's room...is that one of those Coleman kids in there. I use to love hanging out at the Murphy's home there was so much love, laughter, grace & character. And the food.....please...I should have been a dependent on their tax return. I know without a doubt my Heavenly Father saw favor allowing me to just hang out and Grow. Soli Deo Gloria!!!
Janice (Coleman Kid)
I'm so sorry for this family's loss. While there are tears because he's gone, there are also many wonderful memories and smiles because he lived. Our family got in on the tail-end of his life and we are better for it. I will always appreciate how welcoming he was to us (in his own special way) and his wonderful gumbo. May his, and his wife's, wonderful qualities and special attributes live on in the rest of the family. They are the testimony to the wonderful lives these two people lived and I am proud that my granddaughters share this heritage.
-Jane Kammerzelt
Our Dad was truly one of a kind! He was as masterful at yanking your chain to see your reaction, as he was at cooking gumbo! He could make you so angry and have you cracking up the next minute.
Many people remember him for his cooking! This was Dad's way of saying that he loved you. He put 'his foot' in everything he cooked and provided countless delicious meals to more family and friends than can be counted. He and my Mom had the family come over every Sunday for dinner until they could no longer do it. Once they couldn't cook anymore we took over-much to his displeasure- cause the food rarely lived up to his expectation! (Did I mention RARELY?). In his heart we know it wasn't really about the food- it was about family. Well maybe it was a little about the food!
He really liked kids and animals and they liked him too! Upon first meeting they were sometimes taken aback by his size and loud deep voice (the kids and animals), but were quickly won over by his silly dancing, jokes or food. (Kids for the dancing and jokes, but the animals loved the food too!) He could be a real softie -when he wanted to be. His grands and great grands certainly know that!
Our parents lived through the depression era, racism, 6 major wars, the invention of television ( Dad's favorite), sunglasses, bubblegum, penicillin, shopping carts, the microwave, the remote control ( Dad's second favorite), barbie dolls, the civil rights movement, the computer, the personal computer, cell phones, the internet, google (which helped me with this list), 15 presidents-including the first African American President, (which they never thought that they would see in their lifetime), 7 kids, 11 grand kids, 14 great grand kids, and the loss of countless family members and friends. I am exhausted just thinking about all of the ups, downs and changes that they saw throughout their years on this planet!
My Dad is now with our Mother, whom he missed so much, my sister Annie, his parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous friends- including his Ace #1-"Bub". We are all so sad to see him leave us, but rejoice in his new perfect life!
All My Love & Respect
Dorothea AKA "The General"
