Donald Mark Murphy

Donald Mark Murphy, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away in his home on Friday, August 14, 2009. He was born July 24, 1937 in Salt Lake City, the son of Tharan Linville and Edna Ferris Williams Murphy. He served an LDS mission to New Zealand. He graduated from the University of Utah in Accounting. He married Coralyn Keppner on March 22, 1962 in the Salt Lake Temple. Donald's favorite pastimes were skiing, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was very devoted to his callings and to genealogy work. His grandchildren were the highlight of his life and looked forward to Sunday dinners with the family. He is survived by his four children: Paul S. Murphy, Debra (Scott) Elmer, Holly (Kevin) Murphy-Aldrich and Patrick A. Murphy; grandchildren; Braedon, Sierra, Madysen, Jayda and Taegon; sister, Jean (Phillip) Parker. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Coralyn and three children: Mark, Mindee and Christopher. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the South Cottonwood Stake Center, 1250 East 4800 South. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday evening, August 19, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East and on Thursday morning, August 20, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the stake center prior to services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com.