Dee Murphy

Dee Murphy, 75, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on April 16, 2012. Dee was born May 4, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Ester Schmeling and George Cline.

Dee was an active member of the community. She was a member of the Sodality of St. Thomas, Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, Western Greeters Bridge Club, Christ Child Sodality and a member of the Arizona Country Club. Dee is survived by her husband Edward W. Murphy, her children; Mike Ryan, Kathy (Manfred) Penzenstadler, Brian (Meg) Murphy, Danny (Lori) Murphy, Martha (John) Kelliher, Maureen (Bill) Kieffer, Michele (Robin) Bush, Shawn (Melanie) Murphy and Devin (Teri) Murphy. She was blessed with 23 grandchildren and 4 great grand children. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2-4pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10am Monday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd., with Interment following at St. Francis Cemetery. Donations may be made to Arizona Humane Society, 9226 N. 13th Ave. Phx., AZ 85021 www.azhumane.org or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phx, AZ 85014 www.hospiceofthevalley.org