FUNERAL HOME

Goes Funeral Care & Crematory - Fort Collins

3665 Canal Drive

Fort Collins, Colorado

Sandra Murphy Obituary

Murphy (Sandy)
SANDRA JEAN MURPHY
(SANDY)
September 20, 2019
Sandra Jean Murphy, "Sandy", age 77, died September 20, 2019 in Loveland.
Sandy was born in Pueblo, CO to Robert and Roberta Bennett. She spent her childhood in Pueblo and graduated from Centennial High School. She then moved to Colorado Springs where she married C.J. "Swede" Murphy on August 18, 1962. The two made a home there for most of their lives together, moving to Loveland in 2018.
For a time, Sandy worked as a receptionist for the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and later as a secretary at Farmers Insurance. She then turned to being a homemaker, and mother to her two daughters. Sandy also coached tennis for many years at Cheyenne Mountain High School and she and Swede were long-time members of the Country Club of Colorado.
Sandy is survived by two daughters, Staci (Chris) Miller of Fort Collins and Melissa Murphy of Denver; and two grandsons, Adam and Ryan Miller. She was preceded in death earlier this year by her husband, C.J. "Swede" Murphy. They are now reunited and playing tennis again ... the score is love-love.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made to the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation, 3300 East Bayaud Ave., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80209 or the Gary Sinise Foundation (www.garysinisefoundation.org), PO Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365. Please visit www.goesfuneralcare.com to see Sandy's online obituary and share condolences and memories.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 29, 2019.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Murphy

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Staci & Missie,

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Abbie called me and told me. I cannot express how sorry I am. I am equally sorry that I just found out that your Dad had passed on earlier this year. Please know that I thought the world of your parents, and my love and prayers are with you, and your families!

Cathy Watters

Friend

October 1, 2019

Im so sorry for your loss. Sandy was such a sweetheart. I knew her through my Aunt Marge. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Abbie Stallard (Rockers)

October 1, 2019

Staci and Melissa,
My condolences go out to you with your mom's passing. I have such fond memories of your mom helping out with our high school tennis team. She was always cheering for us on and off the court...such a great, positive lady!

Teresa (Lovato) McKay

September 29, 2019

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Sandra Murphy's name

Memorial Events
for Sandra Murphy

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Goes Funeral Care & Crematory - Fort Collins

3665 Canal Drive Suite E, Fort Collins, CO 80524

How to support Sandra's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Sandra Murphy's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more