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James Richard Murphy

James Richard Murphy

1944 - 2026

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James R. Murphy - beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach and friend - passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2026. Jim was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1944 to James and Anne Murphy, the eldest of four boys: John, Mike, and Patrick. An avid athlete from a young age, Jim...

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