Mike Murphy |
| Posted 2022-09-11 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald on Sep. 11, 2022 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - One last smile and shared cup of coffee, firm believer of Jesus Christ, Mike Murphy passed away suddenly of natural causes on the evening of Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 at Havasu Regional Medical Center. He was never alone, with heartfelt gratitude to the consistent team effort of the dental office, ambulance crew, and the whole ER staff. Cindy stayed by his side the whole time, able to hold his hand to say good-bye, reminding him he was loved always. He is survived by his daughter and son, Carrie Moore and Jeff Barker; grandchildren Kjia Moore, Jackson and Francis Barker; wife of 35 years, Cindy Murphy and six sisters and brothers. He is preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Evelyn Murphy and Amador and Nina Ybarra. He was always quick and willing to help. He will miss his daily/weekly adventures/routines: Hamm Radio Club, swap meet, second-hand stores, and various places of businesses. He was a graduate of MSU & Northwoods University with Masters in Science and MBA; was a licensed pilot. He was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service, an Army Vet, business owner, Charlotte HS Physics teacher. He resided in Jackson, Lansing area, Rochester Hills in Michigan; Buckeye and Lake Havasu City in Arizona; Frankfurt, Germany; and Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Homegoing will be at 10 a.m. on his 74th birthday, Sept. 17, 2022 at the Elk's Club in LHC. Please join us to share stories & a smile giving one more toast to a life well-lived. In lieu of flowers: gifts can be made to Hamm Radio Club or to the grandchildren's college fund, to be divided equally. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz- Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at. To send free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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