Shirley Ethel Murphy Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Shirley Ethel Murphy in Laramie, Wyoming. Shirley, born on July 26, 1933, passed away on July 3, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ethel Murphy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dudley Tharnish and Stella Arter Tharnish; her husband John Murphy; and her siblings, Donald, Ida and Lois.
She is survived by: her significant other Ralph Parkin; her sisters, Peg Tomski (Dennis) of North Port, FL and Maria Gooden (Travis) of Clermont, FL; her daughters, Donna Mecham (Jim) of Laramie, WY, Sandra Pickard and Janet Wempen (Leonard); and her grandchildren, Robert Michaud (Krista) of Laramie, WY, Barry Michaud (Kerri) of Central, SC, David Mecham (Suweksha) of Murray, UT, Jennifer Yourk (Roman) of Billings, MT, Jessica Ramirez (Mike) of Cody, WY, Amanda Adams (Mike) of Rock Springs, WY and Travis Bourquin (Vanessa) of Riverton, WY. She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, Hospice of Laramie, or a charity of choice in her name.
