Birth date: May 18, 1924 Death date: Aug 25, 2015
Estella Mae (Erdman) Murphy Born 5-18-1924 in New Albany, IN. Died 25-2015 in Yelm, WA. She was 91 years old. Estella Mae was an Army Wife and served with her husband at Fort Knox, KY, Fort Riley, KS, Fort Sheridan, IL, Camp Zama, Read Obituary
Estell and my mother, Elinor Pero, were first cousins. They could get together and pick up as if they had only just parted. They were a pair for sure. Tell a story and laugh and tell another. Estell just enjoyed her family to the max. More family picnics, more stories. I cannot recall a memory I have, just pleasant ones in general. thank you for sharing all of your memories.
Grandma, there are really no words to let you know what what you mean to me. I loved to hear the story of how you carried me all over Mexico when I was about 2 years old, and all the stories about how grandpa would "drag" you to all the baseball games. The trip we took to Indiana when I was in 4th grade to meet great grandpa Bert and the rest of the family. And the trip to Mayville North Dakota to see the play about grandpa's grandpa in 89'. You gave me my love of travel, photos, and history. You taught me so much by just your example. You were the best wife, mother, and an even better grandma than anyone could ever hope for. You use to always tell me that I was yours, you just let my mom keep me. Well you were my second mom. I love you so much and will miss you everyday. And don't worry I will retell all your stories and adventures so your little man Caleb will never forget you. I love you.
Dennis & Caleb
I always looked forward to the visits we would get from Aunt Estella and Uncle George. There were so many grand stories of their travels and it was magical to hear about the desert and states id never been. One year she presented me with a gorgeous multi-colored crocheted blanket, pink, yellow, blue, green. My mom would never let me use it for very long before putting it up. I'm so glad she made me take good care of the blanket because now my daughter uses it and I think of Aunt Estella every time.
My heartfelt prayers to George and the family. I have many memories of our visits. She was her own person. God's peace.
