Dee Murphy, 75, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on April 16, 2012. Dee was born May 4, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Ester Schmeling and George Cline.
Dee was an active member of the community. She was a member of the Sodality of St. Thomas, Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, Western Greeters Bridge Club, Christ Child Sodality and a member of the Arizona Country Club. Dee is survived by her husband Edward W. Murphy, her children; Mike Ryan, Kathy (Manfred) Penzenstadler, Brian (Meg) Murphy, Danny (Lori) Murphy, Martha (John) Kelliher, Maureen (Bill) Kieffer, Michele (Robin) Bush, Shawn (Melanie) Murphy and Devin (Teri) Murphy. She was blessed with 23 grandchildren and 4 great grand children. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2-4pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10am Monday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd., with Interment following at St. Francis Cemetery. Donations may be made to Arizona Humane Society, 9226 N. 13th Ave. Phx., AZ 85021 www.azhumane.org or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phx, AZ 85014 www.hospiceofthevalley.org
Kevin Wheeler
Ed & family,
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Dee. I have such fond memories of days at conventions and talking to you and meeting her. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Kevin Wheeler
Kathy Penzenstadler
I love you Mom. I will miss you.
tom stocker
I join you in morning the loss of Dee. To me she was a very gracious and friendly lady who like to talk politics! We both agreed that Obama must go! We traded tips on cooking and she taught me how to make an outstanding beef roast! I like her straightforwardness and brutal honesty! I for one will miss her visits to the funeral home and her constant comment to me -“you don’t want to move to Mexico!” As a fellow “chicagoan” I pray that God will hold Dee in the palm of His hand and enjoy her great personality!! With love!
tom stocker
Please accept my sincere promise of prayers for Dee and all her family as we lose a great woman and give her back to our loving God. I trully enjoyed all the times that I visited with Dee as we consoled one another on the sad fate of things in the White House and our hope for real change from socialism and the “chicago way” Dee and I were proud to be born in Chicago. She willingly shared food secrets with me especially her pot roast which she made for me several times and then told me the secret which made it so unique! In discussions Dee never held back giving her opinion and sharing back and forth with me Every time we spoke shsaid -“tom don’t move to Mexico -we want you here!” I pray that our loving God will have a special place for Dee and enjoy her forthrightness and straight forward approach!! I love you Dee and will miss you.
The Hess Family
Kathy,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know you and your family are in our thoughs and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Ana Marie Provencio
The Murphy family has always taken care of the families of Arizona who have lost loved ones, such as my mom, Jessie Sandoval who passed six months ago and had her wonderful service at Whitney and Murphy. Thank you again for your excellent care of mom.
Now it’s time to pay our respect and prayers to your family as you all got through this tough time. Our love and prayers are with you all. Thank you for what you do. It’s a blessing.
The Sharko Family
The Sharko Family would like to express our deep sympathy to the Murphy Family for the loss of their dear mother. Having lost our mother three and a half years ago there is not a day that goes by the we don’t think of her. Prayer, family and memories will help you through this difficult time. God Bless.
Julie Pecha
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I know Shawn from my Mother’s funeral and many others where he is always so caring and helpful. Your family and Mother will be in my prayers. She is happy and at peace now with Jesus Christ and all those family members who have gone before her. God Bless you all.
Lisa Mancuso
I am very sorry for the loss.
She is always with all of you beautiful family and friends.
How do I know??
I just know.
“She is in the arms of the angel”.
Lisa