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Kevin Murphy Obituary
MURPHY, Kevin Taylor
Entered into rest July 6, 2009 in Sacramento. Born March 31, 1958, a native of Sacramento, CA. Kevin was a resident of Modesto until his recent illness. He is survived by his daughter Shelby Taylor Murphy, two stepsons and their children Scott (Emily and Elijah) and Brandon (Mallie and Tristan) George, his parents Lillie Ruth Murphy and Taylor Murphy, his sister Karen Murphy, godson, Bobby Smith, uncles, aunts and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Pauline Smith, paternal grandparents Norman and Lydia Murphy. Kevin was a member of Ducks Unlimited. The family invites friends to attend a memorial service Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 11:00am at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95838. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Kevin's memory to Shelby Murphy or Lillie Murphy c/o Wells Fargo, P.O. Box 630 Sloughhouse, CA 95683.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Murphy
Donna (Robinson) Vicks
August 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Murphy family. I went to high school with Kevin and Karen. When I saw his high school photo it made me smile thinking of what a nice guy he was. Always smiling and joking around. Seek comfort in knowing he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Reena Van Slyke
August 6, 2009
Through my best friend Shelby, i met a wonderful man. A man that left a gift of love, kindness, and laughter to his family and friends. A type of man everyone should have the experience of knowing in their lifetime. im thankful to have known him even though it was only a short amount of time, but his memory will be with me forever. I love you.
Rick
August 2, 2009
When I think of Kevin, I see that big smile, it would fill up the room! The man loved his family and his friends. Best wishes to the Murphy family.
Will Stallworth
July 19, 2009
To Kevin's family, "please accept my deepest sympathies. I just received a call on yesterday informing me that Kevin had passed. I worked with him for nine years. We always found something to Joke and Laugh about to keep us both up on graveyard. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. His friend for life (Chillywilly) that was name he gave me.
Shelby Murphy
July 12, 2009
Hey there dude,, I love you and miss youu:)
Natalie Hartman Whitnack
July 11, 2009
Kevin's daughter Shelby said it best for me while sharing her letter to her dad at his memorial service..."It's too early. I want you back. We want you back".
It gives one comfort to know that, though life ends we never really leave each other. Even in death our personal connection and memories of Kevin will continue to bring us smiles and laughter.
Shelby shared how she wanted "to hear his laughter again". So many times throughout the service I heard friends and family members say that what they remembered most about Kevin was his laugher.
When we think of "Big Papa Murph Dog, Padre, King Kong, Shelby's Dad and best friend, we will remember, as Shelby reminised, "his cheeks ball up like apples, showing his wide row of teeth, his air pent up in his chest, trapped, holding his breath until he let it out in high pitched bursts of giddiness, winding down, then up again."
The sound of his laughter will continue to resonate and fill our spirit with the joy of having known...
Funny Man, Storyteller, Taxi Cab Chauffeur, Hunter, Shelby's dad and best friend.
KEVIN TAYLOR MURPY, you will be missed, but not forgotten.
Jill Smith
July 11, 2009
When I heard Kevin was in the hospital, I tried to find which one, but I was unsuccessful. Then I heard of his passing and words cannot express how sorry I am for your immense loss.
What a GREAT man Kevin was. To know him was to love him. He was kind, generous, fun, loving and genuine. He will be greatly missed.
Rick Jetter
July 11, 2009
To Kevins family, "please accept my deepest sympathies!" I am glad to have gotten to know him, his smile and laugh will be missed by all.
Kurt & Marilyn Hewitt
July 11, 2009
Shelby, Lilly, Taylor and to all the Murphy family, we offer our deepest condolences with your sudden loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kevin was such a great person, a long time friend, and will be missed forever. We worked together for many years @ P&G and became duck hunting partners with many enjoyable years hunting Modesto Reservoir. Many great times, memories, and stories I will never forget. He was know in the duck blind for the saying, "I Got 'em!" Four guys would stand up to shoot a flock of Mallards and he was always be 1st to say..."I Got'em! I Got'em!" He would beat my dog Jady out of the blind, running on water to retrieve the Greenhead, as he only shot Drakes, No Hens! One day hunting the “Big Mud Flats” Kevin dozed off again, snoring away! I quietly open up his over and under, unloaded his gun, and set it back in place. It wasn't long and I called in a flock of Mallards as Kevin would always wake up to the calling. I said, Don't Move, Don’t Look Up, Get Ready Boys…………Lets Take 'em! We all jumped up and Pow! Pow! Pow! Pow!, and Kevin's went Click!, Click! He was so mad at me, Darn It Huey, you better Never do that Again!! From then on Kevin always slept with one eye open! You'll be missed Murph, and never forgotten!
Kurt
Mischwa Murphy-McAdams
July 11, 2009
Dear Aunt Lilly, Uncle Taylor, Karen and Shelby. I am saddened about my dear cousin's passing as your son, brother and father he will surely be missed. He was such a nice, kind and good person. Kevin was always there helping out his friends, he was hard working and a loving cousin. Kevin was an honest man. I remember the days in Sloughhouse when Patricia my sister baby sat Kevin and Karen and Pam and I got to stay over too since we were all close in age. We all had a lot of fun and as we grew up and went our separate ways, when I'd see Kevin at family events, it was like no time had passed. That's a bond that is truly family. He was in the here and now in life and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He kept on moving foward with life as a strong good man. We'll see him again.
Tom & Holly Nickles
July 10, 2009
Dear Shelby and family -
We are so sorry to hear about Kevin and sorry we are unable to attend his funeral (we are in Montana until the 21st). We have known Kevin for along time and have many fond memories of him. He and Shelby have been over for dinner and just to visit. I always admired the close relationship they had. When Kevin lived down the road from us he would stop by to visit and would always allow our two boxers to maul him and laugh the whole time. I used to accuse him of coming to visit the dogs! We have seen him thru his bodybuilding days, Procter and Gamble days and then his most recent days of contract work. The last time we saw him was at Lawrence's Superbowl party in 2008. We are going to miss him dearly and I know the good memories of her dad will carry Shelby on thru life, she is a wonderful young lady.
We will always remember you Kevin
Justin, Holly, Eli & Ethyn Beller
July 10, 2009
Shelby and Family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss Murph was and will always be the most careing honest and loveable man ever. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of metting and knowing him. He was always the life of the party when he wasnt snoring LOL Murph is the sun during the day and the stars sparkling at night he will be deeply missed but NEVER EVER forgotten. We love an miss you Murph
LAURENCE GIUNTOLI JR.
July 10, 2009
KEVIN I HAVE KNOWN YOU SINCE I WAS JUST A KID! WATCHN YOU BENCH 400-500 POUNDS ON THE BENCH LIKE IT WAS NOTHING!!! AND THAT LAUGH IT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON. WE LOVE YOU BRO!!!
David Webb
July 10, 2009
I am stunned and so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. I met Kevin through one of Kevin's dear friends Jimmy Vetro years ago. The three of us had spent some very good times hunting waterfowl.One of the most memorable time was when we had driven half the night to hunt Canadian Geese way up near Susanville California.Kevin minutes before shooting time was laying on the frozen ground snoring and I had this on video it was hilarious,Jimmy and I just laughed. What a great person he is. I will always have my video to cherish the memories. R.I.P MURPH
Barbara Garwood
July 10, 2009
Dear Lillie and family:
I was so saddened to read in the paper of the loss of your son. I know the pain and pray for you and yours. Be strong and remember the good times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beryl Bollig
July 10, 2009
We were so sorry to learn of your loss.
You were there for our loss and we all have memories we treasure.
We miss the caring & supportive Murphy's of Sloughhouse. One minute at a time and faith does help, he will always be remembered.
The Bollig Family
John Holm
July 10, 2009
Kevin was a fine gentleman. He treated all with dignity and respect. Never far from a laugh or a smile; anybody near was his friend. We will truly miss him.
Michael Tyler
July 9, 2009
Wow I was shocked when I saw this in the paper today, Kevin was a great Man, I'm sad to say, It has been awhile since I seen Him, and I had no idea he was ill..My prayers go out to all of his family and friends,God Bless... RIP Murph...
Ray Pimentel
July 9, 2009
9 JUL 09
I have fond memories of Kevin from many years at P&G, BMW, bodybuilder, his imitations of Frank Santana, all of us watching Kevin fall asleep on graveyard, either on the Joa or the case packer, Kevin could fall asleep anywhere. His positive outlook will surely be missed. He will definitely be with God in Heaven along with Ben Jones.
RANDY BEAUCHAMP
July 9, 2009
SHELBY AND MURPHY FAMILY.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILYS.KEVIN WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON WITH A BIG HEART!SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
CJ
July 9, 2009
God just received another angel, so when there are pennies on the ground and you bend down to pick them up, and they are cemented to the sidewalk, you know it was Kevin. Just look up and smile.
Sharon Pole
July 9, 2009
Shelby,I know you were so very close to your father, You were the smile on his face and the reason he looked forwarded to another day. He loved you so very very much.
Michelle, I am so very sorry, you were so lucky to have such a great love and friendship with Kevin. You were so much a part of his life everyday.
Lillie and Taylor, Kevin was a wonderful kind, giving son. I know he respected and admired his dad so much and had such a deep love for his mom. As my friend, he listened, he laughed, he understood everything. His view of life was something of humor and experience. He has been a big part of my life since 1983, and he still will be, we just have to learn to communicate differently, I actually have to listen now, and hear him with my heart. I can no longer say "whatever Kevin" as he laughs at me, or with me. I miss you!!! What I would give for just one more day.
Marlene Pacheco (Vetro)
July 9, 2009
Shelby and the Murphy Family, it is with great sadness to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man and friend......no one will ever forget him as he was larger than life and the most wonderful father i had ever had the privilege of knowing....i am so sorry for your loss Shelby
Marlene & Tyler
Stacie Kraft
July 9, 2009
Kevin was a great friend we spent many years laughing and joking around at the P&G plant in Modesto. I am very sad and still shocked because he was so full of life. Rest in Peace Kevin - You will be missed.
David Frazier
July 9, 2009
Sorry for your lost, may God bless you and your family for your great lost. Remember that God needed him more and that his is with the maker who creative him, our prayers are with you and the family in your time or grief.
July 9, 2009
Kevin was a great person, I am shocked and sad to hear he is no longer with us. He was a great friend when I worked @ P&G in Modesto - he always made me laugh and had a heart of gold. Sorry I have not had the chance to see him lately. Kevin you will be missed.
Love Stacie Turner-Kraft
Carla Evans-Aja
July 9, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Kevin at P & G for about 9 years.
Every time I think of him, I smile.
He always made me laugh.
Mark Ribeiro
July 9, 2009
Lilly, Taylor, Shelby and Murphy family. Our hearts, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Kevin was larger than life, as was his laughter. He was so much fun to be with. Kevin was more than a great friend, he was family.
God Bless,
Mark, Sheri Ribeiro & Family
Erik,Sara,Natalie Ausitn Martinez
July 9, 2009
Shelby,lily,Taylor and the rest of the Murphy family.our hearts and prayers are with you. Kevin was an amazing guy full of laughter and character. He was a part of our family as well. We loved having him at family fuction. He will be deeply missed but NEVER forgotten. We love and Miss you Kevin.
Erik,Sara,Natalie Austin Martinez
July 9, 2009
Shelby,lilly,Taylor and the Murphy family. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Kevin was a great guy. Kevin will be deeply missed but never for gotten. we love and miss you Kevin.
July 9, 2009
Taylor and Lillie Murphy, please accept my condolence in the loss of your dear son.
Roberto and Bettye Andreos
Floyd Brown
July 9, 2009
Kevin was a great person I was glad to have known and worked with him. He had such a positive out look on things and a great personally. I was shocked and sadden to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and children. Kevin was a great guy....Floyd and Helen Brown (Cincinnati, OH)
July 9, 2009
Kevin was a great person I was glad to have known and worked with him. He had such a positive out look on things and a great personally. I was shocked and sadden to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and children. Kevin was a great guy....Floyd and Helen Brown (Cincinnati, OH)
July 9, 2009
To the Murphy family...
Kevin was ambitious, to say the least. In my early twenties, I learned a great deal by listening to what he had to say. Kevin was a respectable guy also. May God continue to bless your family.
Karen Harden
Kevin Willett
July 9, 2009
Kevin and I worked together for 8 years at P&G. He was a great friend. Unfortunatley I wont be able to make it on the 11th but know that are thoughts and prayers are with Kevin and his family. God Bless
Cherie Alvernaz
July 9, 2009
We're so very sorry for your loss. Kevin was a great person full of laughter. He will be missed.
James & Cherie Alvernaz
Angie Zimmerman
July 9, 2009
Shelby, Lilly, Taylor and to all the Murphy family. Kevin was our family and we grieve with you at this sad time. Our prayers are with you and our hearts are broken from the loss of such a wonderful person. Kevin will never be forgotten by anyone that knew him. He left that special touch on all that had the pleasure of saying they were his friend.
We love you very much....
Angie & Howard
July 9, 2009
A GREAT FRIEND, GREAT PERSON, I WILL
MISS HIM DEARLY.
STEVE CASEY
Laurie Wester
July 9, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lynn Hill
July 9, 2009
Kevin and I were training partners for three years. To say I am stunned doesn't even begin to cover it. The world will be less fun without him.
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