Patricia Murphy

Obituary of Patricia Mae Murphy

Patricia Mae Murphy, 76, passed away of Multiple Myeloma Cancer on July 6, 2018 in Olympia, Washington, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was born in Olympia on October 6, 1941 to William H. and Hazel V. Murphy. She lived in Seattle, Washington for 57 years.

 

Patricia graduated from St. Michael’s Grade School, Olympia High School (1959), and the University of Washington with BA (1975) and MSW (1977) degrees. She retired from Boeing as a technical writer, researcher, and publications editor. She loved writing stories, researching family history, and traveling (especially to Ireland). She was an avid UW Huskies football and Seattle Seahawks fan.

 

Patricia is survived by her brother, Jerry Murphy of Tumwater, Washington; sister, Maryann Duffy (Mike) of Olympia; seven nieces and nephews; and six great nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents; and brother, Mike Murphy.

 

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