Donna Thompson Murphy

DONNA MURPHY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Donna Marie Murphy, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2005, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center following a stroke. She was born June 22, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to William E. Thompson and Vera Dorn Thompson. She grew up in Clarissa, Minnesota, and graduated from Clarissa High School. She married Laurel Wayne Murphy December 7, 1947, in Clarissa, Minnesota. They came to Idaho Falls 46 years ago, where she was a homemaker and mother and assisted her husband and her brother-in-law during the early days of their business, C-A-L Ranch Stores. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Donna’s greatest joy in life was her four grandchildren, Thomas Burke Wonnell of Anchorage, AK, Justin Christopher Wonnell of Dublin, CA, Mckenna Maria Murphy and Ian Michael Murphy, both of Ketchum, ID; she was anxiously awaiting the birth of her first great grandchild in October. Surviving are: Husband: Laurel Wayne Murphy of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Karen Marie (Donn) Wonnell of Williamsburg, VA Son: Michael Wayne (Leanne) Murphy of Ketchum, ID Brother: Richard (Verneil) Thompson of Alexandria, MN 4 Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Joyce Thompson Carrick. Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at the Idaho Falls First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, with the Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco officiating. The family will visit with friends following the services at First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Barrow Neurological Institute Foundation, 500 West Thomas Road, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85013. __________________________________ Condolences sent: Ronald & Nancy DiFelici (ronnan@golfcc.myrf.net) Wayne, we're so sorry to hear of the death of Donna. You have our deepest sympathy and we wish you peace and comfort. Ron & Nancy Pauline Ballard (billpauli@aol.com) Dear Wayne and Famiy, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you in this time of sorrow. Donna was such a dear, sweet, always pleasant and friendly person. I remember her very fondly when we bowled together at the Elks Lanes many years ago. What a fun lady to be around. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Pauline Ballard Rachel (Duda) Woodhouse (woodygr@charter.net) Lloyd & Elinore Duda (my parents) send their sincere sympathy on the death of your wife Donna. We read it in the Clarissa newspaper and Mom called and asked if I would send their sympathy to the email address, as they don't have a computer. Mom said you were Uncle Mel's Strand's best friend in Clarissa. Uncle Mel's remains were found in the hills of Berkley, California about 4 years ago, so he is now buried in Clarissa, next to my Gpa, O.W. Srand. It was a very sad but happy occassion to have his remains back. Uncle Roland Strand passed away just before Uncle Mel was found. My folks are residing in a assisted living apartment in Brainerd, Mn. now, they are doing very well there. Their address is: 1953 So. 7th St., Apt. 114, Brainerd, Mn. 56401. I am sure they would like to get in touch with you also. My sincere sympathy also! Rachel Duda Woodhouse B.J. Bybee (bjbybee@voigtdavis.com) Wayne, Mike and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. She was a great lady and I know she will be missed. I'm sorry I can't attend the service but wanted you to know that you will be in my prayers.