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Merle Murphy Obituary
~ 2012 ~
CARMEL - Merle Colegate Murphy passed away peacefully on October 8, 2012 at the age of 91. He was born in Centralia, Washington. He had three sisters who predeceased him.
He is survived by two daughters, Judy (Jerry) Garner and Kathleen (Michael) Sheldon; and three grandchildren, Jared and Julia Garner and Ryan Sheldon.
Merle served in the Army in both the European and the Pacific Theaters of World War II. After an Honorable Discharge, he went back to Washington. In the early 1950s, he came to Carmel, California bringing his carpenter skills with him. During that time, he was a Boy Scout Leader for a Carmel Troop. He started a business as The Village Carpenter, and in the mid-1950s he got his General Building Contractor's License and had a life-long career in construction. Later in his life, he also became a licensed Real Estate Broker. Merle was known for his quality workmanship and as a hardworking man.
In the 1960s and 1970s he entered his homemade breads in the Monterey County Fair and won many awards over the years.
Anyone wishing to make any contributions in Merle's name could contribute to any veteran's organization or a charity of their choice.
There will be a gathering of friends and family on October 28, 2012 at 2:00pm in Grant Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church on Dolores and 9th Avenue in Carmel.
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Merle, WWII
Lynn Girardeau
October 28, 2012
From the time I was a little girl, Merle and his irrepresible spirit stood larger than life. His mind was like a trap and so he was a treasure trove of family history, knowing stories in our family that went back two hundred years. Now he is part of that history and I vow that he will not become just a name and date on someone's family tree, but as best I can I will record who he was for those that follow. My sympathy goes out to Judy and Kathy and all who knew and loved him. I'm going to miss him so. Lynn Girardeau, his niece.
Belinda
October 20, 2012
Dear Kathy,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Randa
October 17, 2012
Dear Judy and Kathleen ~
My sincerest condolences regarding the passing of your father. I so enjoyed the Thanksgiving we all spent together at your home, and your dad's genuine love of hard work and the simple things in life. I'll never forget the stories he would tell as we often washed dishes together and played the piano, and how hard we laughed when he let me wear his WWII helmet! He was truly one of a kind and we will all miss him! A big hug to you and your family.
Barbara Hudson
October 15, 2012
Merle was a great man, a good friend and a fine person. I enjoyed his intelligence and humor and I will miss him.
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