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for LUCILLE MURPHY
PatandWindy Caspary
December 19, 2021
How delightful Lucy was, from the first day meeting at St. Jeromes, and all her life. She was fervently dedicated to her family and hoped for her sons to walk with the Lord and know Him. I will always miss Lucy and can remember her voice, her movements like walking, her laughter, her smile. Missing her now!
David Clarke
January 24, 2011
I doubt if anything I share here can possibly top the many heartfelt thoughts and fine tributes about Lucy that keep pouring in. I had the wonderful good fortune (as did many of other alumnus of our great St. Bernard High School Playa del Rey, CA Class of 1969) to see Lucy at our 40th Class Reunion in August, 2009. To God's joy, he called a great one back home. To rest of us, we deeply feel the lost. My very best thoughts and prayers for Lucy and also to her family and many friends.
January 17, 2011
Words cant express the deep loss we feel as Lucy has gone home to be with the Lord. She was a delight to know and so easy to love. She will be missed by our family here on earth until we see her again in the heavens. Our prayers are with Kelly and family.
Much Love,
Steve, Pam and Ryan Hatch
January 13, 2011
My friend Lucy. I only knew Lucy about the last 15 years of her life. Our friendship began when she started going to the church that I went to. She gave me a book called intercessory prayer by Dutch Sheets and said she hoped that one day we would be able to pray for our children together. Our friendship did develop around prayer and bible study..however we began to spend more time together when she asked Grace the woman she assisted in painting murals if I could help with the job they were doing at Old Town.. from that time on Lucy and I shared that passion. We loved to paint and we learned under Grace. The 3 of us painted and prayed..what a wonderful time..We worked alot in Carlsbad, we spent may hours to and from work praying for our children, families friends. Lucy has been a wonderful friend, I cannot imagine life without her I love you and will miss you Lucy
Cindi Garris
Harvey Swedloff
January 13, 2011
Priscilla told me of Lucy's passing. I will remember her as always having a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. I always felt better after being in her company.
Nancy Glaser Bashaw
January 12, 2011
I was so saddened to hear about Lucy's passing. I enjoyed talking to her at our St. Bernard's 40th class reunion. She was just the same as I remembered from high school. Her beautiful smile could make anyone feel at easy. It was as if you were her very best friend. My heart goes out to her family and they are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Verret-Ayala
January 6, 2011
I so remember the Barden/Geising household. And Lucy -- a radiant smile as bright as her eyes. Like Lucy, the Barden/Geising was a one-of-a-kind!
Laughter throughout the house. Noise, lots of beautiful noise and a bustling of life everyday.
I think they were as saintly a family as I ever had met.
God bless you and thank you Lord for giving us such a radiant soul to brighten our lives.
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen.
Michele Verret-ayala
January 5, 2011
Joe Cornell
January 5, 2011
I always loved to see Lucy, she could greet a person with so much joy. She always left me feeling happy to know her.
More than anything else, I will always remember Lucy for how she would love on my daughter. She always would take time to say and do something wonderful for Sadie, and I as Sadie's father loved her for that. Thank you Lucy, we miss you. I can hardly wait to get to know you in your perfected body. The one we did know seemed so perfect already.
Sandra Sladkey
January 5, 2011
Sweet Lucy. . .I am still absorbing the reality that I will never again on this earth see her radiant smile or hear that cute, coy giggle or be refreshed by her no-holds-barred love for the Lord. We were part of a 5-member "Birthday Club" that got together for 25 or so years, starting in the early 80s. We watched each other grow in the Lord, sharing tears, prayers, countless laughs, and hopes for the future. Lucy was a prayer warrior, filled with a contagious, child-like faith, and her prayers for her family are surely stepping stones to the new home she now inhabits for eternity--where she longs to embrace her loved ones again someday. She always looked forward to spending eternity with her Jesus. Sometimes I think He just can't wait to have His most precious ones in His arms. . . We will miss you, Lucy. The Birthday Club will never be the same.
January 5, 2011
I remember nothing but good about Luci. I thought that she was in the class of '68 because I saaw her alot at both schools. Always pleasant and had a smile on her face. I'm sure that that will be missed by all those around her! Rest in God's arms!
CeCe (Hohman/Craven) Kelly
Luci in Aug. 2009
Pat Caspary
January 4, 2011
...And this more recent foto of Luci at the 40-Year Reunion of St. Bernard High School, which took place in Aug. 2009...
She fought the good fight, she finished the race.
And now, John 11:25 is the reason we can rejoice...
Jesus said (at the tomb of Lazarus)..."I am the Resurrection and the Life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"!!
Luci in 1985
Pat Caspary
January 4, 2011
And this foto from a grade-school Reunion, 20-years later in 1985, at St. Jerome. See Luci on the left...
Pat Caspary
January 4, 2011
Another foto of Lucy from 8th grade at St. Jerome, class of 1965...
Pat Caspary
January 3, 2011
Just another brief word or two about Lucy...she really was a fun and funny radiant gal. It's pretty neat to see the different comments people make regarding Lucy's impact in their remembrances. I can hear her voice as if it was yesterday but I haven't heard it for the past 25 years. And her special timid way made her step & stop and duck her head a bit as she then beamed with brightest smiles and laughter and something cute in all she vocalized.
I had thought she arrived at St. Jerome grade-school earlier than she did but it appears she got there in 1964 and instantly she was befriended by all the girls.
A couple days ago,I did find that foto of her brother Leon's scribbles on my parent's basement walls in 1965...But here's a foto from before we knew her at Jeromes, when she was at St. John's school in the 3rd grade. Also found another foto of her in 1985 and another in 2009.
People think I am the radical Christian because I have been in Ministry since 1972 & in Asia for 23 years but Lucy was born again in 1984 and she became a fervent disciple of the Lord and so I deeply respected her, and now look forward to the best kind of Reunion we could ever hope for, not in some bar or Vegas, but kneeling before the King of Kings!
She's HOME now with perfect health in no pain with no tears and in complete peace and joy for eternity!
January 3, 2011
I last saw Lucy in the summer right after 8th grade graduation--just a few years ago. She was a charming young lady and it sounds as if she grew into charming women; I wish we had stayed in touch. Major blessings for her family and friends!
Jim McClune
Julie Davidson Eddy
January 3, 2011
I have always admired Lucy's beautiful smile and spunky
spirit. How I wish I had spoken to Lucy at the reunion! Lucy, are ya listening? You will ALWAYS be in our thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to all of your friends and family. They will miss you and you will ALWAYS be remembered as a beautiful child of God who brought light and love into the lives of your family and friends. Rest in Peace, dearest Lucy! Love and Peace Julie Davidson Eddy
Jerel Barney
January 2, 2011
I too knew Lucille from St. John's Evanglist. Her family was a large one like mine (all 6 of our family's children went there as well), and there seemed to be a Barden everywhere. She was a very sweet girl, and no one ever said an unkind word about her. I'm very sad to hear of her passing at such an early age. My prayers go out to her family at this sad time.
Karl Seitz
January 2, 2011
Lucille and I went to St. John's The Evangelist before she transferred to St. Jeromes. I got a chance to talk to her at the St. Bernard's reunion. She was always warm and outgoing even in her youngest years. That's something that always stayed with her. She brightened all of our lives and that in itself is the best tribute. We'll all miss her.
Diane Janssen
January 2, 2011
Lucy and I went to school together when she lived in Westchester and whenever we bumped into each other it was a positive and friendly moment, we ended those times with laughter, seeing her at the SBHS reunion was no different, so it was a surprise to hear she has passed away. I want to extend my deepest sympathy and pray you find solace in the love and life you shared with her knowing in the end she will be waiting for you with open arms. God bless to all of her family.
Connie Hutting Wolf
January 2, 2011
Lucy's smile and giggle was so contagious. Never a bad thing to say about anyone. I feel blessed that I knew her. I know she made this world a better place and I'm sure heaven got even brighter with her arrival. Save me a place Lucy!
Chris Buhler
January 2, 2011
I knew Lucy from SBHS. Wonderful girl. She embraced life and all its offers and challenges, and she faced adversity with a grace of spirit that was exemplary. God smiled as He welcomed her home.
Allen Brown
January 2, 2011
When I heard the news last week I knew the name immediately but couldn't quite remember her face... so I went to the 1969 Yearbook and whispered to myself "of course!" who could ever forget that smile? she greeted us every day with that smile and will someday greet us again at our final Class Reunion... until then, I will always remember you!
Jan Gaumont
January 1, 2011
Lucy was so special to us through our final years at St. Jerome and SBHS. I remember volleyball carpooling with Lucy and her wonderful humor. My mom recalls her mentioning that because of the many children in her family that "Dad would count us when we sat down for dinner." She had a very genuine joyfulness that was truly infectious, and the sweetest way of showing excitement about the simplest pleasures. We will meet again dear friend. You are sorely missed!
Susan Cancilla
January 1, 2011
I remember Lucy as being sweet and kind to everyone. Her goofy cute giggle would crack me up.
I extend my sincere condolences to her family. Please take some comfort knowing she touched so many people.
Julie Cope- Casarotti
January 1, 2011
I was stunned to hear of Lucys passing.
She was a delight to be around, and her bright smile brightend everyones day.
I got to know her at St Bernards, she was always fun to be around.
May God watch over her family for she will be sorely missed by everyone's lives she touched.
Don bruner
January 1, 2011
May "Bernie" the Saint bernard..lick you in the ear and welcome you to the "other shore"..don ...in australia
Janet Dalton Honek
January 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Lucy's passing. I met Lucy at SBHS and remember her wonderful smile and bouncing personality. She was always fun to be around. May your memories of her bright spirit will always be a light in your life.
Jim Voge
January 1, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Lucy in grade school at St. Jerome's and in high school at St. Bernard's. She was one of the nicest persons that I have ever known and her untimely death brings me great sorrow. When I think of Lucy through the years, she never seemed down and out but just the opposite. Lucy always had a smile on her face, was never too busy to talk to you, and her affable personality was infectious with anyone that she encountered. After reading about Lucy's spiritual life, I am sure that she is in a better place and all of us that knew her have been blessed.
Duane Monax
December 31, 2010
I am in total disbelief at Lucy's passing. I had just e-mailed her on Oct. 17th. Lucy was my First Communion partner at St. John's the Evangelist, so I've known her a long time, since 2nd grade. I was saddened when they moved to Westchester and missed her the last year at St. John's. I am so sad as to her passing since she was always so full of life and always laughing.
Kimberly Pettigrew Peterson
December 29, 2010
I was so sad to hear that Lucy was taken so suddenly. She was such a vibrant lady with a ready smile which was so infectious. When my son was born she gave him a beautifully colored donkey comforter which he cherished for years. Kenny is 21 years now and broke down in tears when he heard Lucy had passed away. Lucy had a lot of love in her heart for everyone. I know the Lord has made a special place for her.
Jane Pick
December 29, 2010
Lucy always had a smile on her face. Yes, as I wrote (and forgot to sign) my heart skipped a beat when I got the news. These are the times that we reminded of who we have become because of our history. Lucy is part of all of us.
HEAVEN JUST GOT A LITTLE BETTER!
Janie Pick
Gloria Valdes
December 27, 2010
Lucy was my friend in both grammar school and high school. We had lots of laughs together. After high school I lived next door to Lucy and her family with my husband and two children for about 4 years. I saw her at out 40th year reunion and we waved to each other from a distance and she gave me her radiant smile. I loved her smile. I am so truly sorry for her passing and my prayers goes out to her and her family.
John Ferdinand
December 27, 2010
One of my fondest memories of Lucy is when we took her back packing for the first time, when it was time for desert (which was to consist of canned fruit and cookies) the cookies had ALL mysteriously disappeared. Much to Lucy's credit she copped to the deed and was henceforth known as the cookie monster. I love you Lucy, go with God.
james sremba
December 27, 2010
I am sorry for you loss, I will pray for you and your family. James Sremba SBHS class of 1969.
December 27, 2010
Dear Kelly, I was so so sorry to read about Lucy. She was a truly nice person. I still have the beautiful watercolor she gave me. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Priscilla
Laurie FRISCO Steele-Martin
December 26, 2010
I went to school with Lucy...St. Jerome's, St. Bernard's and even West LA. She always made me laugh. She was such a fun person to be around and her beautiful smile lit up her whole face. I will always remember her as a good friend.
Steve Box
December 26, 2010
Lucy was a gentle, sweet, thoughtful person and I can't believe she's gone. We were sweethearts in 8th and 9th grade, and I remember her older sisters and the whole family were so loving with her and so sweet with me, a scruffy teenage boy! My condolences go out to her family in this painful time. Lucy's joyous spirit will live on in all our memories.
Pat & Windy Caspary
December 26, 2010
December 26, 2010
My sister and my friend and my classmate! I will see her in Heaven someday! Wish I had gone to the St. Bernard 40th Year Reunion last summer and saw her there, but the last time we met was in 1985 at a St. Jerome 20th Year Reunion which I organized. She was a vibrant and radiant personality. We actually dated once in maybe 1968 and saw Yellow Submarine, but I had known her in grade-school since 6th grade. What a funny, shy, delightful gal.
She had written me in recent months & years, and asked me to pray for her 2 sons, so I will continue that. She sent funds for Missions work, as we are Missionaries in Burma-China-Thailand, and had seen one of our DVDs and remarked that she believed I am an apostle, but mostly I am just one of the fortunate believers like her whose life was transformed by faith in Jesus.
Her brother Leon scribbled his name in charcoal on the basement walls of my parent's former house in 1965 and it is still there today. I would like to see her artwork...it must be a LOT better than Leon's yes? How can I see it on-line?
She was from a family of 12 and I was from a family of 10, a few blocks away from where she lived.
Lucy was a fun classmate, and I will always remember her friendship, and one of the last things she wrote was, she didn't have so much to say about school-day memories, BUT she DID have a LOT to say about Jesus if anyone wanted to know!
God bless Kelly and Lucy's sons and we will continue to pray for them. She loved her family so much!
Will see her in heaven!
God bless you!!
Pat & Windy Caspary in Thailand
Pat & Windy Caspary
December 26, 2010
My sister and my friend and my classmate! I will see her in Heaven someday! Wish I had gone to the St. Bernard 40th Year Reunion last summer and saw her there, but the last time we met was in 1985 at a St. Jerome 20th Year Reunion which I organized. She was a vibrant and radiant personality. We actually dated once in maybe 1968 and saw Yellow Submarine, but I had known her in grade-school since 6th grade. What a funny, shy, delightful gal.
She had written me in recent months & years, and asked me to pray for her 2 sons, so I will continue that. She sent funds for Missions work, as we are Missionaries in Burma-China-Thailand, and had seen one of our DVDs and remarked that she believed I am an apostle, but mostly I am just one of the fortunate believers like her whose life was transformed by faith in Jesus.
Her brother Leon scribbled his name in charcoal on the basement walls of my parent's former house in 1965 and it is still there today. I would like to see her artwork...it must be a LOT better than Leon's yes? How can I see it on-line?
She was from a family of 12 and I was from a family of 10, a few blocks away from where she lived.
Lucy was a fun classmate, and I will always remember her friendship, and one of the last things she wrote was, she didn't have so much to say about school-day memories, BUT she DID have a LOT to say about Jesus if anyone wanted to know!
God bless Kelley and Lucy's sons and we will continue to pray for them. She loved her family so much!
Will see her in heaven!
God bless you!!
Pat & Windy Caspary in Thailand
Eileen Feeney
December 26, 2010
What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful lady. A true angel among us, she will be missed. Our prayers to the family. We are so happy that we were able to share an evening of fun with the "chicken hats".
Kevin & Eileen Feeney
December 26, 2010
My heart skipped a beat when I read that Lucy passed away. I have many fond memories of our years together at St. Jerome's school and St. Bernard's High School. Always a sweet smile
December 26, 2010
My sister and my friend and my classmate! I will see her in Heaven someday! Wish I had gone to the St. Bernard 40th Year Reunion last summer and saw her there, but the last time we met was in 1985 at a St. Jerome 20th Year Reunion which I organized. She was a vibrant and radiant personality. We actually dated once in maybe 1968 and saw Yellow Submarine, but I had known her in grade-school since 6th grade. What a funny, shy, delightful gal.
She had written me in recent months & years, and asked me to pray for her 2 sons, so I will continue that. She sent funds for Missions work, as we are Missionaries in Burma-China-Thailand, and had seen one of our DVDs and remarked that she believed I am an apostle, but mostly I am just one of the fortunate believers like her whose life was transformed by faith in Jesus.
Her brother Leon scribbled his name in charcoal on the basement walls of my parent's former house in 1965 and it is still there today. I would like to see her artwork...it must be a LOT better than Leon's yes? How can I see it on-line?
She was from a family of 12 and I was from a family of 10, a few blocks away from where she lived.
Lucy was a fun classmate, and I will always remember her friendship, and one of the last things she wrote was, she didn't have so much to say about school-day memories, BUT she DID have a LOT to say about Jesus if anyone wanted to know!
God bless Kelley and Lucy's sons and we will continue to pray for them. She loved her family so much!
Will see her in heaven!
God bless you!!
Pat & Windy Caspary in Thailand <
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