Birth date: Sep 29, 1926 Death date: Jul 20, 2017
GEORGE E MURPHY September 29, 1926 July 20, 2017 George was born to John and Rachel (Larsen) Murphy in Tacoma, Washington. George grew up in Gig Harbor and attended Midway School and graduated from Gig Harbor High School class of Read Obituary
He was a very great man . He loved his wife and family dearly. You will wiil be greatly missed.George. You were AWESOME man.
My grandpa was THE MOST AMAZING GRANDPA EVER!!!!HE was always there for his family no matter what and because of him and my grandma I have the most amazing dad any girl could ask for.He was not only my grandpa but he was one of the most strongest,smartest and loving people I have had the honor of knowing.I love you grandpa and I will miss you deeply.
My grandpa taught me so many things by words but more so by actions. He was a man of few words, so when he spoke you listened. He showed me how a father should be, love unconditionally, forgive without condition, stand firm for what is right, don't be afraid to admit wrong, and family is family no matter how distant or removed. His love for fishing and just being outdoors is something I hope to pass onto my son. He would rather he catch nothing if it meant that us kids could catch one. He guided me through so many trials and tough times. He never judged, from my mohawk hair cut, my quick temper as a young man, my joining of the Navy and not the Army, to how I chose to serve GOD he was there to support me. He was my chauffer for most of my DeMolay life. Coming from Tacoma to Yelm to pick me to take me to a meeting anywhere I needed or wanted to go, just to turn around and bring me home a couple of hours later and then do it again the next night. Even when he wasn't there he guided me, I would often before I was about to do something not so bright, what would grandpa think he knew. Didn't stop all the stupid but enough. I will miss you everyday. I will do my best to instill in Caleb all the good you instilled me. If I am remembered by my children and family as half the father and person you were to all of us. I would not be the man I am today without you. I love you.
I wish I was there to be with my family but unfortunately we are not able to. Great grandpa was so loved by so many, I am so happy that he was able to meet lj. The last time I spoke to him he said all he wanted was to be with great grandma and now he finally has that chance. I hope you can give all my love to all the people we have lost. You will always be remembered and loved. I hope everyone enjoys the flowers.
I was just a young kid, age 17, in the U S Army in 1964, shipped to Camp Zama, Japan. I met the Murphy's with God's help. They received me as one of the family. What a blessing for me it turned out to be. Many miles from home and no family, God gave me one. And then 50 years later I get a facebook post from Barbara just before Christmas trying to find me, what a wonderful blessing that was to think that someone could remember your name that long. That is the best Christmas gift that I ever received. And to find out her Mom loved me so much and that her Dad George also remembered me was uplifting to me. It is with a very heavy heart that I say "sorry for you loss". Not just to the family but to the world. To the family, as I told Barbara, as hard as it is to live this heartache, remember George and Estella are together again in the presence of our Lord and without pain and are celebrating the comfort of each other again. May God bless you, the family, and give you strength to get through this as George and Estella would want. Prayers to you from Estella's home state of Indiana.
Daddy was the best man, the best person I ever met. He was the most loving and caring father any girl could have. He is missed and loved and honored. If I could be just 1/3 of the person he was I would be a very good person. I love you Daddy. I hope you really are with Mother and you are at peace. Barbara Jane
