James Murphy

James E Murphy, 83, of Lakebay, WA, died on Jan 25, 2012 of heart failure, with complications. Jim was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and went into the Army at age 17, serving in Germany, then he was deployed to the Korean War. Jim retired from the WA Liquor Board, where he was assistant manager at the Sumner Liquor Store. Other occupations included barbering for many years in University Place, working as a driver at Dairy Queen. Jim always enjoyed cars, restored many Volkswagens, before getting his first 1967 Mercury Cougar. He joined the Cascade Cougar Club, where he and wife Janice enjoyed many car shows, over the years. Other interests included pinochle, and traveling. Surviving Jim, is his wife, Janice Murphy, of 22 years; children Jim Murphy, David Murphy, Scott Murphy, Jeffrey Murphy, Sherry Meyer; and step-children Brent Youngberg, and Deborah Hall; and Diana Judge, Stewart Loving, and Larry Loving; 17 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor will have a memorial service for close family and friends, Sat, Feb 11, at 2:00pm. Burial will be at Haven of Rest. Please sign Jim's online guest book at www.havenrest.com. Remembrances may be made, please, to a needy family of your choice in Jim's name, or Key Peninsula Community Services Food Bank, Key Center Library, or Peninsula Lutheran Church Food Bank. A special thanks to the staff of St Anthony's Hospital, for caring services for Jim's many visits during recent years.