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Patrick Murphy Obituary
Born March 17, 1932 in Seattle; died October 7, 2014 in Lynnwood.
Survived by Linda, his loving wife of 20 years; his children,
Chris Petterson (Vaughn), Cheri
Murphy-Simmons, Erin Murphy-Hoffman (Paul), Kelly Murphy, Mike Murphy (Julie); Darren Polsky and David Polsky; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Also, several foster
children.
Patrick graduated from O'Dea High School and then served in the Army. He joined the Seattle Police Department where he coached Police Guild Football for many years. After retiring from the SPD at Lieutenant of Homicide, he became Chief of Security at the Kingdome until the late 90's. In the 80's he was a consultant for security and police agencies in Alaska. Patrick found great joy in Palm Desert, CA, especially daily on the golf course.
Our hero will be missed.
Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday, October 13, at 7:00 PM
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Chapel
508 N 36th St, Seattle
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 14, at 11:00 AM
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
630 7th Ave N, Edmonds 98020
Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com
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Cindy Lowman
October 15, 2014
Mike, Julie, Portia & Cade...as well as all the many other Murphy members... So sorry for your loss. I know you will have many great memories of him staying in your heart. He was a great 'in' at The Kingdome...and I will always remember him for that and the before/after parties.
michael grow
October 13, 2014
Glad I was able to visit Patrick in Lynnwood a few times. The last time we visited he was so at peace with himself and his health. Hope he and Hugo and many others are having a good time.
Weldon & Rita Griffith
October 13, 2014
Pat was Mr Footprinter! A true Irish Gentlemen. When we all think of him, that smile, made us smile ! Our thoughts and prayers for Linda and family.
Bob Hubbell
October 12, 2014
Linda: Iam so sorry for your loss. Pat was a very special person as you know. I will miss him!
Bob Hubbell
IFA Chapter 73
William Arnold
October 12, 2014
Bill and Kaye send their bessings to Linda and family,we will say a prayer for all of them. What a great man, I do not know anyone who did not like him. Very kind and a true buddy and even a better friend.
October 12, 2014
Past Grand President Pat Murphy joins his long-time friend Past Grand President Don Daniels, I am sure, in heaven. I succeeded Pat in 1997-1998 as Grand President of the Footprinters and was able to learn from Pat how to be a grand president. He was a class gentleman who loved life and had some great Irish wit to him. We send our love and sympathy to his beloved wife Linda and the entire Murphy clan.
Stan and Pat Jacobson
Ogden, Utah
Wilma Jensen
October 12, 2014
Lloyd & Wilma Jensen send our condolences. Lloyd will miss his "buddy's" friendship.
Jack Kriney SPD ret.
October 11, 2014
RIP Pat. A true gentle(Irish)man
Jerri Quinby
October 10, 2014
He was loved by many and will be missed.he was a nice and loving man.may he rest in peace!?
Dan Beste
October 10, 2014
You will be missed more than you know. You had a great impact on my life and I will be eternally grateful to you. Rest in peace Pat.
Addele Wells
October 10, 2014
You will be missed by so many Pat. It was so great working with you at the Kingdome, you were such a fun co-worker and such a great man. My thoughts and prayers to your family and my deepest condolences.
Nick Bulpin
October 9, 2014
So long my friend. You have left quite a legacy. May you rest in eternal peace.
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