Remembering the life, death and legacy of funeral director Michael Murphy
MICHAEL KEVIN MURPHY Michael Kevin Murphy passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 of pancreatic cancer at home. Mike was born May 23, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Kevin J. "Mike" and Marion E. Murphy who both preceded him in death. Mike moved to Chico with his parents in 1974 and lived in Chico ever since. In 1979 he started a career in the Funeral Industry as a licensed Embalmer and later becoming a Licensed Funeral Director and manager. Mike is survived by his wife of over 27 years Karen...