Thomas James "Tom" Murphy

Wishing you were here. I miss your hugs, you laugh, your teasing, and smile. I saw someone playing the slapping game yesterday and it made me remember the times my hands would get so red and tender, but I was unwilling to stop until I won. Thanks for the memories dad. Love you

Everytime something big in my life happens my mind always goes back to you. Your picture will forever be in my wallet grounding me when I need it most. I miss you so much, and there are days where I want to scream because you never get to see any of my accomplishments. You always told me you knew I'd go places and do amazing things, it's not fair that I can't come to fruitland anymore and share these things with you. I Love you Grandpa.

I miss you so much.

Tom was a wonderful teacher and role model. He taught me so much about mechanics in high school, and is the one who turned me on to the College of Southern Idaho where i got my degree in Automotive technology like him. Tom has the only teacher that i kept in touch with after high school. I used to stop in at the school to see him and keep him updated on how i was doing in college and work. He always seemed excited to see me and glad to hear how i was doing. I really wish i had kept in touch...

Dear Brother, Even though we lived in different states I always knew you and Irene were a call away. We should have spent more of our adult lives together. Man, I miss your stories and infectious laugh. Praise the Lord I got your sense of humor. Thank you for being the most awesome brother I could have ever asked for. For helping me through those very tough adolescent years. I miss you terribly. When I get to heaven I'll catch up on hugging you. I love you, Little Sister, Linda Faye

How do you sum up an amazing man in just a few words? Tom (Dad) was spiritual, loving, caring, strong, commical, faithful, passionate, intelligent, patient, charismatic, and amazingly unforgetable. He lives on in each one of us as long as we carry him with us and will ensure that we laugh along the way with his wit that he left stored in our memories. I love you dad and am so thankful for the time you shared with me here on Earth. Continue to watch over us and help us find that laugh as...

Over 200 people went to his funeral.
from the Bosie state directer, to his students from many years of teaching and influencing young minds that you can do anything if you just try. He was a Cherished man to all, and gave hope and a smile even as he fought cancer for 2 years. I have never met a happier man then Thomas Murphy. and I pray that in death he is looking upon his widow and children. guiding us and protecting us for as long as we all shall live. In the stars we will be together...