Obituary: Murphy, Ric
Age 68
Living in Mead, WA he was a Spokane area resident for 34 years.
He was a Navy Veteran, and was a submariner in the 1970s in California.
His most recent occupation was as a Metal Specialist for Keytronic, from which he retired in 1995.
Rick attended high school in Detroit, Michigan and graduated in 1963 at age 18.
He was a member of the Eagles Club (dancing), Karaoke, and pool.
He was a hard-core Red Wing Hockey fan and Nascar buff.
He loved the nightlife, his friends, watching karaoke, all sports: football, basketball and hockey (he was a hockey player when he was young).
Ric’s friends were his family.
Ric loved the home he built himself.
He worked on his land and home tirelessly.
His yard had a park-like setting to be proud of.
He is survived by his many Spokane Valley, Mead and Foothills long term friends; his sister Caty Meyer of Florida; and his brother John Leaf Murphy, also of Florida.
All will be welcome at a Celebration of his Life on Sunday, June 9th, at 2:00 P.M. at the Last Lap Pub, 13524 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA.
Please bring a dish to share.
Inurnment will be private for close friends and family.
Donations may be made to the Foothills Community Church in his name, or plant a tree in his honor.