Mrs. Kathleen F. Murphy

December 13, 1933 - March 22, 2014

Murphy Kathleen F Kathy was born in Graceville Mn. on December 13, 1933. The daughter of Charles & Florence Kenney. Kathy grew up in Spokane WA where she attended Marycliff High School. She received an AA in Sociology at SBCC. Kathy met Gil Murphy on a blind date in Spokane WA in 1955 and were married a year later in April of 1956. They had four children, a son Kenneth who passed away at age 10 and three daughters Sue, Sheila and Sally all 5 years apart in Goleta. They moved to Goleta in 1971 after leaving Vandenburg Air Force Base. Kathy was active in Newcomers Club, Womens Auxillary at St. Raphaels Church, Santa Barbara Camp Fire Girls, and the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association. She went to work for Catholic Social Services at the Indo Chinese Health Project for four years. Then Kathy went to work for Catholic Charities Thrift Store. In her retirement she had many hobbies; Bowling, Sailing, Bridge and Rooting for the UCSB Girls Basketball Team. She especially found enjoyment in her three grandchildren who all lived in Goleta. She enjoyed traveling to Ireland, Scotland and England and many trips in the USA. Kathy leaves behind daughter Sue Murphy (Kathy Murray) grandson Sam Verhasselt. Daughter Sheila Davies (Steve) granddaughter Kathleen. Daughter Sally Gilmour (Chris) grandaugher Molly. Brother Pat Kenney & Sister Peggy Pickette and nineteen nephews and nieces. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband Gil, son Kenneth brothers Bob, Ray & Jim Kenney. We would like to thank her team of doctors. Dr. Kupperman, Dr. Woliver, & Dr. Berkin. Her laughter will be remembered by all! Rosary will be held on Thursday March 27, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Goleta Chapel of Welch-Ryce- Haider. The Funeral Mass, Friday March 28, 2014 at 10am at St. Raphael’s Church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.