Leon George Murphy

Leon G. Murphy, age 92, passed away on April 19, 2008. Leon was born July 6, 1915 in Waldport, Or to George and Mamie (Reynolds) Murphy. He and his family moved to Snowflake in 1962 where he worked at the papermill until he retired in 1974 and moved to Duncan, AZ. During his retirement he enjoyed mining and rock hunting. He spent many hours scouring the hills of Southeastern Arizona. Leon was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, of 71 years, Verda Murphy; two sons, Ted (Thelma) of Kaneohe, HI, Rod (Diane) Murphy of Snowflake; four grandchildren, Cathy Murphy, Ian Murphy, Megan Murphy and Ronnie Murphy. Memorial Services will be held April 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Pioneer Park Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Snowflake, AZ. Donations may be made in Honor of Leon G. Murphy to RTA Hospice & Palliative Care of Show Low 1789 W. Commerce Dr., Lakeside, AZ 85929.