John Francis Murphy Jr.

1934 - 2022

Frank Murphy passed away peacefully, surrounded by family after a short illness at the age of 88. Frank was born to J. Frank Murphy and Marjorie Leibrandt in Santa Cruz, California. Frank graduated from Holy Cross High School and Santa Clara University where he went on to graduate from the law school in 1957. In his youth, Frank enjoyed 2-man beach volleyball and playing as a member of the baseball team at Santa Clara University. An accomplished golfer into his 80's, Frank was also a Life Master bridge player until his last days.  Following his graduation from law school, Frank served as a legal specialist in the U.S. Navy and subsequently joined his father's law firm. Frank practiced family law until he was elected to the District 31 State Assembly Seat, representing his hometown of Santa Cruz and surrounding counties from 1967 through 1972. Frank served as Caucus Chair under Governor Ronald Reagan and held several leadership positions in the state legislature.  Following his tenure in the California Assembly, Frank worked as a Legislative Advocate representing numerous clients over the next 30 years. Clients included The California Court Reporters, California Physical Therapy Association, and Golden Gate Fields.  Frank wrote the bill that legalized wine to be carried home from restaurants. Frank is a past President of Del Paso Country Club where he enjoyed golf and time with friends and family.  Frank retired to Bend, Oregon with his wife Sally in 2004 where they remained until moving to Tucson, Arizona in 2020. Frank is preceded in death by his brothers Peter and Dennis Murphy. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Sally Murphy, sisters Mary Schuttinger (George, deceased) and Ann Janlois (Mark); Children Michel Murphy, Katie Murphy Foster, Erin Brayer (George), Lisa Buoy (Scott); stepchildren Holly Alexandre (Chris Rowley) and Michael Linn (Anne Remmers) and fifteen grandchildren whom he adored. A celebration of life will be held in Spring 2023.  Memorial donations may be made to The First Tee of Sacramento, CA: https://firstteesacramento.org/get-involved/donate/