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Pamela Murphy Obituary
She is survived by her mother, Roberta, 4 sisters, Becky Gibbens (Donovan), Laura Blake (Mike), Marian Daugherty, Judy Polhemus (James), brother in-law Keith "Kim Chee" Clarose, her daughters April Van Ruler (Andy), Rachel Havens, and grandson Dylan. Pamela is preceded in death by her sister Kim Druckenmiller.
She was employed at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and previously worked for District 11, where she enjoyed working with children. The love she showed her family was always unconditional. Her compassion and care for people radiated to all she came in contact with.
A viewing will take place Thursday February 12, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Then a celebration of her life will be held on Friday February 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM both at Dove Witt Funeral Home located at 6630 S. US Hwy. 85/87 in Fountain, CO 80817. We invite you to share any memories and stories about Pam at the service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. Donations can be sent to 33 North Institute St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903, made payable to CSDB.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Murphy
February 13, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Pam at Doherty high school. Pam's warmth, compassion, and professionalism touched students and staff alike. She often spoke of her family with love and pride. She was an amazing woman with a beautiful smile that will be deeply missed.
Deb Koch
Angelica Patterson
February 13, 2015
Judy my heart goes out to you and your family your sister will be truly missed.
Rachel Albright
February 12, 2015
Thank you for blessing my life while I was going to Tesla. I always knew that I could come to you if I needed to either talk or cry. You were an amazing woman. You will be missed!
Diane Covington Jim Olson
February 12, 2015
Pam, we will miss your kind heart and unconditional love for kids. Your smile beamed across campus - seen from far away. Your spirit is with us! Judy and other family members, our hearts are sad for you. We all will miss Pam.
Ella Walker
February 12, 2015
Judy,
I am sorry for your loss, Pam was a very special person and will truly be missed at CSDB. She was always so thoughtful and kind when she came into the Argo cafeteria.
My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Ella Gowans-Walker
Deb Lopez
February 12, 2015
April,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother. I can only surmise how wonderful of a person she was. I know this because of you. You emante her best qualities. You are her extension. I am so sorry you have to close this chapter in your life so early. I wish there was more to be done or said to help you through this process. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Always a friend,
Judy Polhemus
February 12, 2015
I miss you sister.
Tammy Villalovos
February 11, 2015
Pam always had a smile on her face even when the day brought a lot of challenges! I loved her for her positive outlook on life and the warmest and kindest heart I have ever seen! Her smile was so contagious just saying hi to her she had you smiling the minute you saw that beautiful smile. I will miss her dearly! My thoughts and prayers go out to her loving family.
patricia ladzinski
February 11, 2015
Hi judy im very sorry about your sister.
Mikki & Susan Reed
February 11, 2015
We hold the memories of the smiles, laugher, and connectionse we shared with Pam, both separate and together, close in our hearts. She always smiled, even on the roughest of days. She loved all of the students and they adored her. Sending love her wonderful family...Mikki & Susan. Reed
Brenda Voorhees
February 11, 2015
I was very fortunate to work with Pam at Tesla Middle School. Pam was a friend to everyone she met!! She so loved her family. My deepest sympathies.
Donna Brazill
February 11, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Pam at Tesla. She was always smiling on the outside, even if it wasn't a great day, she made it work for everyone! Loved that about her!!! Truly a professional!
February 11, 2015
April,
I did not know your mother, but you have been a good friend to Saria for a long time. I am so very sorry for your loss. I kept thinking of you Tuesday when I found out and each time you came to my mind I said a prayer for you and your family. God is good even when life is hard! I pray he wraps His loving arms around you and eases your pain! Life may not last forever...but your memories of your mother will be with you always.
Suze Thompson
Katherine Hughes
February 11, 2015
I worked with Pam at Doherty High School. She always had a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Michell Holland
February 9, 2015
Pam,
I will always treasure our fun carpooling days with Rachael and sweet Dillon(in his car seat) to CSDB. It was always such a good way to start the day with your contagious laugh.
My heart aches for all of Pam's family and I will pray that they all find the strength to make it through this incredibly hard time. I will think of Pam in the loving presence of our heavenly Father; he gets to have her laugh, her love, the person she is.
Dearest Father God I know you'll enjoy her as much as we have!
February 8, 2015
"Miss Pam"
Our hearts are breaking. You touched so many lives and made such a difference in the lives of young people. You are already being missed.
Your sweet and loving spirit will live on.
May God comfort your loved ones until you meet again.
Lauraan Turano
February 8, 2015
You are sorely missed. I missed seeing you around. I enjoyed our old times together. You are unforgotten. We all love you!
Howie Kent
February 8, 2015
Pam, our time working together was too short. I will cherish every minute of these days. We all miss you.
To Pam's family: thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us. You are in my thoughts.
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