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Terrence Murphy Obituary
Terry was born in Helena in August 1952 and raised in the Helena Valley.
Terry's true love was hunting and being out in the field with his son, daughters, brothers and friends. Terry was a sculptor for 36 years, and his work is collected worldwide.
Terry is survived by his son, Cole; daughter, Katy; grandchildren, Kaleb and Kora; daughter, Kaycee; and wife, Lynda.
He is also survived by his four brothers and their wives, Mike and Jeannie, John, Randy and Crystal, and Mark and Bobby, along with their families; his mother, Ellen; father, Earl, his cousins, aunts and uncles and his many friends.
Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Bee McKelvey and John and Tilly Murphy.
Terry's remains have been cremated. His family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of his life at Fox Ridge Golf Course at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11.
Any donation in Terry's name to any cancer treatment or research facility would be greatly appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Terrence Murphy
Lori Fay
December 7, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I own A. Hooker's Gallery in Great Falls and have 2 of Terry's Bronzes here. They have just become even more special to me.
ter ter lail
December 5, 2007
Lynda,Cole,Katy,Kaycee,Kaleb and Cora I Love you!To the Murphy Family,Thankyou for
Sharing your AWESOME Son and Brother
with us!It is heartbreaking that we have lost such a Gentle and Precious
Gift From GOD and yet,I know Terry,
that You ARE with GOD now!Where else
could such an Incredible expression of Artistic Beauty,kindness and Love be? I Love you ALL SO
Much and I AM SO deeply,deeply
sorry for Your Loss!Love ter ter
Chantia Lail
December 4, 2007
I love you all, Lynda, Kaycee, Katy, Cole, Kaleb and Cora. I am so sorry that I did not get to see Uncle Terry for such a long time. His memory will always be with me and I will never forget what a wonderful man and uncle he was. He was also the most wonderful artist that I have ever known and loved, I remember watching him work as a child and he has always been truly amazing at anything he put his mind to. Love to all the family and bless you all in your time of need.
Dee Decrevel
November 28, 2007
Until we meet again, Terry, thank you for all the treasured memories and every blessing you left us with. Thank you for the wonderful family you and Lynda created together and thankyou for using your GOD given talent to create beautiful art. We will all miss you so very, very much. You will live on forever....
Dennis and Vickie Erhardt
November 24, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Suzanne Parson
November 18, 2007
Lynda,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Joe and I met Terry only once, at the Tintinger reunion in Kalispell a few years ago, but have appreciated his sculpture at U of M. and have thought of you both each time we see the Mansfield piece.
Please know that we are holding you all in our hearts.
Caylin York
November 14, 2007
Dear Kaycee,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love Caylin York and Tara Nordhagen (Harvey)
Jeff Wahl
November 12, 2007
Lynda, Cole & Katy,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Terry's passing. Terry was truely a one of a kind guy and a great artist who had a true passion in everything he pursued. He will be missed by us all.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jeff, Olivette & Stephani Wahl
Chrystal Harris
November 12, 2007
Kaycee,I am so sorry to hear of your loss...My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your
family.I wish I could be there by your side...Love always your friend Chrystal Harris!
Dorothy Flynn
November 12, 2007
My heart goes out to you Ellen, Lenore and all your family. Thinking of you, Love, Dorothy Flynn
Gary Dietzen
November 11, 2007
Ellen and Earl, Mike, Randy, John, Mark. My condolences to you and all who knew Terry. He was a very talented man and his bronze works will be a lasting memorial to him as an open and kind person
Billie Jo. Collishaw
November 11, 2007
Dear Ellen and Earl,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this very sad time. His beautiful art work will be his legacy forever. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Billie Jo Enright Collishaw and Family
susan swanberg
November 11, 2007
Dear Lynda,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Terrys death. Please accept my deepest sympathies at this very difficult time...susan swanberg
Ron & Karyn Herron
November 9, 2007
Dear Lynda & family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and your family. He was a great artist.
Terry with Kaleb and Kora
November 9, 2007
Terry with Kaleb and Kora
November 9, 2007
JOANN MEYER
November 9, 2007
We will miss Uncle Terry, his smile, his kindness, and I will miss watching him play with clay with Neko. She sends him hugs and kisses to the heavens.
Yours truley
Joey and Neko
Terry in Africa with Cape Buffalo
November 9, 2007
Inez Slayman
November 9, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that Terry was loved and that you are in our prayers. My heartfelt condolences go to you at this difficult time. Take Care Lynda and the rest of the Murphy families.
Fawn Oats - St James
November 9, 2007
Lynda, Katy, Cole & Kaycee...
May the Creator bless you and your family and give you strength to get through this. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Fawn Oats-St James, Sonny @ Oats Family
Kendra Lenhardt
November 9, 2007
Lynda, I am sorry for your loss. May your wonderful and precious memories comfort you in the days to come.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
November 9, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts a prayers are with your family.
David,Marsha,Moriah & Deziah Ogle
Susan Irish
November 9, 2007
Goodbye, Terry. We will miss you here on earth.
Harmon Ranney
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