Thomas H. Murphy

1931 - 2025

Thomas H. Murphy, 94

Thomas H. Murphy left this life on December 5, 2025 to join the love of his life Marjorie Murphy in heaven. Tom was born in Wallace, Idaho on October 4, 1931, was raised in Spokane and moved to Hayden Lake, Idaho in 1974, spending his summers at his lake home on Murphy Bay in Sagle, Idaho. He was 94 years old.

Tom graduated from Lewis & Clark High School and went on to become a successful businessman at S&P Meats and then later having great success in the wine distribution industry with his company called Vehrs. Tom enjoyed traveling to a lot of destinations with Margie making many great friends and memories along the way. Skiing was a passion of his whether on water or snow and he enjoyed boating as well. He taught all his children how to do both types of skiing, sharing enjoyable family time together. Tom had a great sense of humor and was given to hospitality. Tom had 3 children, Thomas Michael, Patrick Leo, & Kathleen Rebecca and was a father to Margie's children as well: Steve, Neil, Janet, Jill and Julienne. He was loved by all and will be missed.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Ida Murphy; his sister, Tut Platt; and brother, Leo Murphy; his wife, Marge; his son, Pat Murphy; and Margie's daughter, Jill Flanagin. He is survived by: Mike (Tom) Murphy (Sharon); Patty Murphy (Pat's wife); Kathy Murphy Jones; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Please visit Tom's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com