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Patti Murphy Obituary
July 26, 1937- May 13, 2021
Born is Corvallis, OR. On May 13, she peacefully left us from her home in Surprise, AZ. Patti graduated with Honors from Corvallis, Hi, Lewis and Clark College, and Portland State with a Master Degree. She was very talented, high spirited, creative, compassionate and spiritual. Patti was the ultimate communicator and loved by everyone, be them 1 or 100. In 1956, was Miss Portland, and was only a few inches short of being voted Miss Oregon.
Proceeding in death by daughter Tracia Brook Hagy. Patti is leaving husband Edward Murphy, daughter Teri Hunt plus husband, and 4 grand children; and son Brad Newman plus wife and 2 grand children.
There will not be Formal Memorial Services. Patti always said: "be my friend and enjoy life with me while I'm with you, and please don't cry for me when I'm gone." To remember Patti Murphy in a meaningful way, you can donate to either of these excellent organizations:
Barrow Neurological Foundation
Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center
124 W Thomas Rd, Suite 250
Phoenix, AZ 85013 or
https://www.giveto.supportbarrow.org/mapc or
OHSU Foundation
Parkinson Center Fund
PO Box 29017
Portland, OR 97296-9800 or
https;//www.onwardohsu.org/donation
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