Lisa Marie Murphy-West

Lisa I miss you... Briana and I have been talking a lot lately and she has wondered how different her life would be if you were still with her.  She does hear your voice at times telling her what to do. She is doing well and as I keep telling her you are so proud of all she has accomplished. She has grown up so much and is beginning to open up about a lot of things.  Mostly good , but she too misses you. Your yellow roses opened up on your birthday again this year.  We feel you as an angel watching over up.  Love you, Mom

My deepest condolences to Dale, Brianna, Sara, and the rest of Lisa's family and friends,

2 months have  passed since Lisa has passed away, but everytime I think of her I still get tears in my eyes.  I know she is in a better place, but she sure is missed here.  Although I don't know Lisa as well as many of you, she has still touched my life in a great way.  I worked with Dale at Atsugi and was the first one to pick Lisa, Dale, and the girls up at the airport when they came to Japan.  I know they were excited to come Japan, but yet at the same time sad to close the previous chapter in their lives.  Lisa was so easy and fun to talk to and always had really encouraging things to say.  I really look up to her because she was so strong, independent, hard-working, out-going, loving and kind.  She stood up for what she believed in and always took care of those around her and put them first.  Dale and Lisa had such a strong marriage, one that I have never seen in my life.  They complement eachother soo much and could overcome any obstacle together.  Dale, I could never imagine what you are going through, but I hope the girls give you the strength to overcome this hard time in your life.  You are a wonderful father and husband and the girls are soo lucky to have you.  You have given me a lot of encouraging words of wisdom and are like a big brother to me.  Lisa was a wonderful mother to Brianna and Sara and has created two beautiful, smart, strong, wonderful young women.  I know she will always be watching over you two and smiling down with pride on everything you do.  I still do not understand why god takes away good people like Lisa, but I guess it is because she truly is an angel!!  I thank god for letting her come into my life and touch so many other people's lives too.  We miss you Lisa!!

With love from the bottom of my heart,

Kathy

lisa was a great person I knew  her in bremerton  brianna and court where inseprable and sara she was somthing just like her momma  lisa tought me to relax and drink tee  and not to worry so much we played cards on the worst snow day we had in bremerton  she was always there for me I could always depend on her,, brianna if you want to email courtney you can pumpkn1025@hotmail.com sara you to baby  that would be what she wants the most to have her babys not to cry and be hurting  and dale if you need any thing call me 360-649-7328  any thing any time  I love you guys and you mean the world to me .love you and GOD BLESS  ..love wendi court brandon scott wendi..

Lisa was one of the angels the Lord blessed me with.  It is such a blessing to receive all the messages sent by everyone.  Lisa always had a beautiful smile and a can do attitude.  Even tho I know she is a better place with the Lord and no more suffering, I miss answering the phone and hearing her "Hi,Mom" and her telling me all about what she and Dale and kids had been doing in Japan.  Some of her last words to me were "Mom I just want to go back to Japan and everything to be ok"  I know she enjoyed her time there and it was one of the best times of her life after her adjustment and her growth with the Lord.  
Lisa would pick up the phone when she was with me and say "hey Mom lets go to beach or whatever she could think of"  Always on the move.
I am so thankful of her growth with the Lord in Japan. We talked about her relationship with Him a lot and she wasn't afraid of going to heaven, just sad to be leaving those who loved her.
She will be missed by so many and touched so many with her short time on earth. I always knew He only gives children to us as a blessing, but they are always His.  I know Lisa is looking down on us and is released from her suffering and try to hang on to that truth.  Love to all for your condolences. They have meant a lot to us her family. She will live in our hearts forever...If ever you feel discouraged remember Lisa's can do attitude and be uplifted.......Lisa"s Mom

Dale, Bri, and Sara, I've been thinking about Lisa all day today, remembering, crying, laughing, etc. I know your sense of loss must be enormous but try to take comfort in the fact that you all are strong Christians and love the Lord. Knowing and believing means that Lisa is with our Lord waiting to reunite with you again. She was a wonderful and inspirational person. She touched many lives and knowing that helps us all to keep part of her with us until we all meet again in Heaven. Find comfort in our Lord and know that we love you all and are praying for you.

 

May God bless you and wrap his loving arms around you.

 

Carrie, Michael, Rachael, and Suzanna

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you Dale, Bri, and Sara.  Our time with all of you is time we will NEVER forget.  So much love and so many laughs were shared!  You have been in our thoughts since we left Atsugi and now more than ever.  We have always told you our home is your home.  We love you so much and are here for you no matter where in the world we may find ourselves.  WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ALWAYS!  Dale, I'm only a phone call away and you know how much I love and support you!  Talking with you proved to me once again how incredible you are and I know in my heart you will be okay.  Lisa is so incredibly proud of you Dale. 

All our love to each of you,  

Big Daddy, J.Lo & Mouse

Dear Murphy / West Family,

 

Our deepest sympothy's during your time of mourning. Lisa is with our Father and finally in no pain. She touched so many lifes during her short time here that I can only believe she was truely a gift from above. She was only physically in my life for a very short time in Bremerton around 2003, but she changed my path in life in that short period. She had so much grace, patience, and just a all around positive attitute. She could pull/save a birthday party without batting an eye, handle a huge herd of children without even one slight sign of frustration, and just be someone to admire without trying to be something she was not. I will always remember at a Birthday party my son Devlin lost his pants in some of those big climbing tubes...none of the kids could find them so she said "let's go, I paid to get in here!" So we big kids got to climb through the tubes too. I would have never been able to do anything like that without her!

What an amazing lady, thank you for sharing her with us.

You and your family will be in our prayers.

Dale, Bri, Sara and family,

 

I am so glad I kept in touch with Lisa through out the years.  We met on the basketball courts in Lemoore, CA on the base.  Remember Bri, you and Grayson on the same  baskketball team.  Lisa and I even coached our kids team the next year and Sara was on her back in a carrier as she coached!  I will never forget how she made me laugh!! She later started the Moca Mammas and it continued on after she left for Japan.  She is a blessing to me and will always be in my heart.

 

Lisa is in a wonderful place now with the Father walking with her in a field of lovely flowers and cool spring breezes.  She is in no pain and I know that she will be waiting for all of us when we get there. 

 

Know that I will be praying for Bri, Sara and Dale and the family during this healing process. 

 

God Bless you all and I love you.

 

Kathleen Connor 

Dale, Bri, Sara, Mrs Murphy and family,

 

I am so sorry to hear about Lisa.  I am truly at a loss for words.  I regretfully lost contact with Lisa.  Though she was never out of my thoughts and prayers.  I kept saying I can call her tomorrow.  Tomorrow never came, and it will forever be my regret that I havent stayed near.  I have so many wonderful memories of Lisa and we have shared so many times together.  I will forever remember those times, and what a truly wonderful, caring and loving friend she was.  We would go weeks maybe months without talking when she moved to Japan, and with one phone call it was like I had seen her yesterday.  She will forever be in my thoughts.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dale and the girls and your family.  May you take comfort in the fact that Lisa was an amazing woman and friend.  She will truly be missed.

 

God Bless,

The Hogue Family 

I AM SO VERY SORRY TO KNOW THAT LISA HAS LOST HER BATTLE WITH CANCER.  WE HAVE NEVER MET- I CAME TO  KNOW LISA FROM HER DAD ( WHICH I WORKED WITH) MY HEART HURTS FOR ALL OF YOU AND I KNOW LISA WAS LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED.  SHE IS IN GODS LOVING ARMS AND WILL SUFFER NO MORE.  SHE IS AN INSPRIATION HER BRAVERY DURING THIS DIFFUCULT TIME WILL ALWAYS BE WHAT I REMEMER ABOUT LISA.  TO HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN PLEASE KNOW THAT

THERE IS COMFORT KNOWING SHE IS WITH GOD.

DENISE AVERILL

PORT ST LUCIE FLORIDA. 

Murphy family,

 

We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to your family in the loss of Lisa's life.  Even though we only had the opportunity to know her for a brief time while serving together in Japan, we remember her as a strong Christian who always presented an upbeat enthusiasm and smile!  She served the children of that community through Awana and was an example to all of us.  Our prayer is that you will find comfort in knowing that she is dancing on the streets of Gold today with her Lord.  We are sure that she is looking down and smiling on each one of you.  Thank you for sharing such a beautiful tribute of her life with all of us.

God Bless,

The Hale Family

Dear Murphy Family,

In looking at this beautiful page, I realize what Lisa meant to so many people as a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend.  I had the pleasure of being a part of Lisa's Christian family in Japan, and I will forever remember her as a strong, friendly, outspoken, caring woman who touched lives and hearts. I enjoyed the time we spent together in women's Bible study and AWANA those few years.  She was such an incredible mom, such an honest person, such a blessing to know, such an inspiration, with her can-do attitude.  I could go on and on, but I know you know what I mean.  I want to express my sincerest sympathies for your loss, even though I know there aren't adequate words for that.  I prayed for a miracle for Lisa, and God delivered one...not the one we all hoped for, but a miracle, nonetheless, in that she is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father, where one day we all hope to go! I wish she were here for me to tease about her funny hairdos in those photos.  I will miss her dearly.  I'm sure now she has the beautiful voice she always dreamed of, singing in the heavenly choir...I pray for God to bring comfort and peace to you all.

Sincerely,

Brooke Naranjo

The Murphy Family

 

I have only childhood memories of Lisa while we were growing up on Lakewood Avenue.  The Bane girls and the Murphy girls.  When my mother told me of Lisa's health I was instantly saddened.  Kris, you created an amazing memorial.  It was nice to see pictures of Lisa and her children.  Her daughters look like her . . . beautiful.  Lisa will live through them.  I pray that you can find some comfort in her memories and that you are given the strength and wisdom to handle your earthly grief. 

 

Cathy Bane-Dulgar

cathydulgar@t6b.com

Mrs. Murphy,

Lisa's family and my family were stationed in Japan together.  My fondest memory of her was how she gave her all to the children in our community.  In particular, she coached our Awana Games team one year.  And during one of the competitions my son, who was in the three-legged race with another clubber, lost his shoe.   Well, Lisa always had that "can-do" attitude and she shouted for him to keep going and finish the race.  She cheered them on through their laps and they actually won first place in that race!  Our whole team finished overall in first place that year and we were so proud of Lisa because this was her first time ever coaching the Awana Games team.  

 

She touched so many lives in ways that only eternity can measure.  We miss and love her.

 

Be Encouraged,

 

The Thomas Family 

Ms. Murph, you are all in my prayers. I'm so sorry. Love you.