Milton, Washington
Age 61
Her birthplace was Boston, but Barbara Murphy who passed away Dec 3 at the age of 61 after a long and valiant battle with cancer was "born" in Bellingham. A 23-year-old aspiring artist in 1975 she came west with her husband to be, Tom, who was starting a graduate program in creative writing at...
Read MoreI am so happy to see that even though my sister barb is not here in our material world she inspires us in our everyday lives. Thank you to all of you who she touched so much!!! She is my idiol and inspiration!! May she live on for us forever!!
Johanne Connors
March 04, 2014 | Plymouth, MA
Dear Barb...you were one of my most favorite members at BAC. You gave it your all in my spin and Gravity workouts. What an inspiration! Tom...my deepest condolences to you. I loved your concern for Barb in our Gravity workouts together...you trying to encourage her to ease up and she just going for it! Definitely a beautiful tangle of determination, drive and love between you two. Here is a BIG hug. Loves to you, Tom. And Barb...I'm looking forward to seeing you in Heaven. Lets get...
Lisa Stgrong-Wallis
March 03, 2014 | Twisp, WA
Tom, when you can, call me.
Deb and I are devastated...
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Ed Zech
January 12, 2014 | Potomac, MD
Tom and Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Meeting Barbara a few years ago was a great pleasure and I'm sure she will be missed greatly!
A J Freeman
December 20, 2013 | Atlanta, GA
Dear Tom and Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Barb passed. I recall our jogging paths crossing one afternoon and her stunning me with the news that she had lung cancer. She was confident it wouldn't be a problem since it was caught early. I met Barb when she came to Bellingham and worked at the Greenhouse. She was the first person I recall to wear fushia, a bright color that looked great on only her. She was unique and very cool.
My sincere sympathy to you all.
Lois Longwood
December 12, 2013
Some times life is so unfair, and this is one of those times. Gone too soon. Tom and Caitlin, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you both and keeping you in my prayers. This photo of Barb is so pretty and perfect, just how I remember her.
Shar Van Winkle
December 11, 2013 | Bellingham, WA
Tom and Caitlin,
Barbara was a very special person. She came into my life as a talented home designer. I loved her spirit and gifted sense for design. She spoke about her family often with great love. My condolences to you. I will miss her!
Nancy Heuman
December 10, 2013 | Bellingham
Dear Tom and Caitlin: Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you both. All we have are the happy memories of Barbara's warm smile and great sense of humor and we think of all of you often.
Love,
Myrna and Seth
Myrna & Seth Bramson
December 10, 2013 | Miami, FL
Tom and Caitlin:
I wish you peace and comfort in the loss of Barbara far too early. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sharlene Martin
December 09, 2013 | Mercer Island, WA
