Nicholas Murphy Obituary

I love you and miss you so much, Nick. I think about you all the time and miss our time together.
Love, Aunt Ton

I miss my ever so precious Grandson so very much. The hurt is as real today as it was 14 years ago. If you have read the comments others have made about Nick, you have read what kind of guy he was. I hate the fact that he is not with us but I am so thankful he is in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father.

I'll never forget the time I finally got to meet my "little cousin Nicky"... I must've been 6 or 7 and we came to CO to see everyone.. There you were, with those huge eyes and adorable curls.. I couldn't get enough of ya! I was always hugging you or trying to pick you up, until I got told by one of the grown ups to put you down, or not to squeeze you so tight. Then we got older and I stayed at your house with ya, I stayed with Kels in her room, and my brother stayed with you. One night Kelsie, Tami and I snuck into your room and painted you and Mike's toes and I believe finger nails. You had no idea til morning, then you boys swore you would get Kelsie and I back and cut our hair off while we were sleeping. I believe I had to take Tami's jeep to the hardware store to get Kelsie a lock for her door cause she was terrified you boys would come in. Or, when we'd turn all the lights out and play hide-n-seek in the dark.. Laughing so hard we almost peed our pants. It hurts so much to know you're gone, and I won't be able to have those great times with you again. But God gave us memories for a reason, and it's not so we can be sad, but so we can reflect on the good times we were fortunate to share with you. I'm so proud to be your cousin, and just because we lived so far from each other, doesn't make me love or miss you any less. I will always have a special place in my heart for you. I can't wait to see you again, so we can laugh until our cheeks hurt. I love you Nicky!!!

Your Cousin,
Lori

Dear Family,
We can't believe it's been one year already, we remember when Mike and Lori were little, we made a trip out to Colorado and Kelsie and Nick became their best friends, they shared many happy memories together, playing and getting to know their cousins from Colorado, going here and going there with such excitment, full of joy. They will have these memories in their hearts forever. I can't believe Nicky you are gone. It doesn't seem right, how you were taken from us. There is no easy answer that will take away our pain, the void, the emptiness, and the hurt. No magic wand to wave over our heads to make it all better and to make the unexplainable void go away. Life takes time for us to heal from the ache of the void of you being taken from us. Just like a bird was created to fly, being grounded for him is a limitation of his ability to fly. We on the other hand was created to be loved. If you clip a bird's wings he will not be able to fly, just like with us, pain has a way of clipping our wings and keeping us from being able to fly, being grounded here on earth with such pain and heart ache, not able to function in what we need to do, putting up walls around our heart, to block out love so we won't be hurt again. My prayer today is that our precious God will come in and start removing the pain, the ache, the turmoil that remains in our heart from such a violent act that happened to you Nick. That God will pour in the oil and the wine to heal the wounds, to fill the void, that through this horrible, unjust act, that God's love, His grace and His mercy will surface in and through all of us. Father, continue to heal and restore Tami, visit her in the night season, hold her in Your arms, comfort her like only You can do. Holy Spirit comfort my sister Trish, pour in the oil and the wine, and fill the void with Your precious Spirit. Jesus, come down upon Kelsie, Father, let her know how much You love her, how much You ached when Jesus died for all of us, God your heart ached - You understand what Tami is feeling, You understand the ache Kelsie is feeling, You know the emptiness Trish and Tonja, Gary, and Jaime are feeling, Holy Spirit, fill them and help them as they hurt over Nick's death, fill the void that is in their heart, with Your love, with Your presence, let them feel Your love upon them, knowing that in time, the wounds, the hurt, the ache will subside, becuase You are filling them up with more of You. Thank You Holy Spirit for Your ministry of comforting, continue to comfort my family each and every day. We will continue to look to You in the days ahead, to fill the lonely days, the lonely hours, to restore our hearts, once again in Jesus' name we pray - Amen!
Love you,
Uncle Dick, Aunt Judy, Lori and Mike

Dearest Cousins,
We did not know you Nicky but know your sweetheart Gram & if knowing you "a chip off the old block" you had to be like her!!
There's a reason for everything. God Giveth & God Taketh away but some day we will understand & know answers.
I hang onto Roman 8:28 since we lost our angel,teenage Pamie & that verse has been of help to me. As we too lost our precious daughter under the same circumstances that you had to leave your loved ones.It'll be 35yrs,this November & seems only yesterday this happened. Love continues no matter what!! Missed SO much!!
By now, you have met our dear Pam & I can just see you two teenagers, hand in hand, strolling down those golden streets!! How wonderful!!!
Time is flying by so fast, so it won't be too long & we will join our loved ones. Won't that be one BIG HAPPY Homecoming!!Hallelujah!!!!
For such a short time here, you have left so many precious memories for loved ones to cherish!!
Keep your guiding star & wings over your loved ones & guide,protect them, Nicky.
Until we meet again with oodles of hugs, kisses & LOVE & PRAYERS, Cousin "Sister" & Larry Schlee


















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Nick it has been one year exactly, since i learned we lost you, Its a very tough day. It has been 366 days since we last spoke. I remember it like yesterday. I miss you. D-Dog

Niko:
It's been a whole year since you left us, but it seems like yesterday. My God! I miss you so very much! I think of you daily - some days every minute, others every second. You are terribly missed by everyone; you wouldn't believe it. The ones who love you the most have really shown themselves. You know how it is - talk is talk. Need I say more? This year, Babe, has been the hardest year of my life. I watched you come into this world and I watched you leave. I want to be with you so badly. I know you are so happy and feel fulfilled now, and wouldn't come back here for anything, and knowing this keeps me going. Another thing that keeps me going is knowing that you are watching me become the person you always wanted me to be, all along. I want to make you proud, Nick. You are my hero. I want to be just like you - pure of heart and yearning for more knowledge. As I go through your things, I find little notes with sayings on them. Some of the sayings are what you have heard others say, and some of the most profound came from you as you observed others and situations. You really listened and learned from those who really had something to say. You, my son, were profound! I thank God for blessing me with you for 23 years of my life. I have been blessed with a child who blessed others just by his presence. Since you have been gone, I have learned things about you that have made me even prouder of you - things I knew but of which I hadn't really read the depth. For instance, when you stopped by to visit Marlys, you just stoppped by to visit, and that meant so much to her. She and her family have shown their beauty. It was so like you to show your love to your family and friends whom you cared about - you would just stop by and bring them a sandwich at lunchtime. I know Aunt Ton loved it. Do you know what, Babe? Everyone you came in contact with knew and appreciated the value you placed on your friendships and the love you had for your family. Thank you, Nick, from all of us for showing us genuine love. As for me, thank you for adding quality to my life and giving me new direction. I love you with every atom in my body.
C TRO

Dear Nick,
It has been one year now. No words could describe what I am feeling. My world is not the same without you in it. I miss you. You were so caring-such a kind heart and beautiful soul.I have so many wonderful memories of you...like the time I taught you how to stick out your toungue! We laughed so hard, we cried!! I'll never forget it-you were in your playpen!! We will laugh again one day, when we see each other!

Nick, I wish to God I could of saved you. If I had only known what was going on, I would of been there. So close yet so far away. I believe that God has spared you from something. I don't know what, but I believe he did.
The world is so full of hate, Nick. Every day I hear on the news~
a stabbing, a shooting, gang violence....
I am hoping that the foundation, in honor of you, will touch the victims families' hearts when we reach out to them with support and kindness. I know you feel the same way. I will forever love you.
Love,
Aunt Ton

Precious family...Tami, Kelsie...my heart and thoughts and prayers have been with you this past year...time flies and stands still all at the same time...We have lots of fun, silly memories my boys playing with your kids...hugs hugs hugs...Anna, Nate & Dylan

Nick,
We can't believe it's been almost a year since you were brutally taken from your family and everybody that loves you.. Just want you to know that you are still in our hearts and we think of you often.. Somebody as sweet and loving as you were will never be forgotten.. All Our Love, Edie&Family

Our Nicky Doodle~
The empty place we now have will never be filled until we see your smiling face and feel your hugs once again. With never ending love, Mom-o and Grandpa

Nick-
It's funny how almost a year has passed, and the weight and hole that your death has caused has seemed to just keep growing deeper and deeper. Thank you for the life and the miraculous spirit you shared with all of us. Im blessed and privileged that I got to be so close to you. You were and always will be a second brother to me. Our special connection stemmed from the limitless love that we both shared for our sister, Kelsie.And through that love, it reached each other. Thank God for that. You're absolutely beautiful. You were a strength to so many. And in your honor, I will strive to be something similar in this life. You are missed, and above that you have transformed many. The loss of you cuts deep. But it also wakes us up...helps us to take a good hard look at ourselves and recognize whats really important. I wish it could have been something else....from the bottom of my soul. I remember one time on the phone you begged me to promise you that I would never abandon Kel. I promise to you still that I will NEVER push her to the side. I will never abandon her, and I will always have her back. I love you. PEACE!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Nicholas Murphy. Our son Nathan was taken from us the very next day. God give you peace and comfort in these very tough times.

Jim, Donna & Nicholas Hughes

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this time.

All my love to the family, Nick was a great kid and I will never forget the memories I have of babysitting him and Kelsie... Forever his memory will live on in the hearts ans minds of those who knew him... I love you guys!!!!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Dear Mom-o, Tami, Kelsie, Tonja and family,

We were so saddened to hear about your loss. But know that we are with you in spirit and through our prayers. We pray that good will come from this tragedy. Nick was such a sweet boy. He was always so kind and polite when we came for visits.

I remember when the Broncos played the Giants in the Superbowl. I was over at Tami and Bob's and Nick was just a little squirt...crawling everywhere! It was the middle of the superbowl and all of a sudden the TV went black! Everyone freaked out because we thought the TV had died! Suddenly we saw little Nicky behind the TV...he had just yanked the cord out of the socket! Whew! Everyone was so relieved....remember? Nick and Kelsie both grew up so fast!

Nick will always be in our hearts. I know the days ahead are hard ones, but I pray that God will give you peace and that as your sorrow heals you'll find great comfort in the wonderful memories of such an awesome young man.

We miss you Nick! See you on the other side!

NICK I NEVER MET U BUT I KNOW U WERE THE BEST SON EVER CUZ MY CUZ WAS GREAT I LOVE U GUYS!

There are no words to express my sorrow.

Auntie Ann, Patty, Tami and the entire family you are all in our thoughts and prayers. How very sad to hear the news of Nick's passing, and your great loss. God has a plan for each of us. He will see you through. Sorrow, is a tribute to a life that touched others deeply. May the God of hope give you peace for your soul, rest for your heart and a deep sense of comfort each day forward, may you find a greater measure of peace that comforts you and gently soothes your spirit. Thinking of you in prayer. With all our love, hugs and kisses to you.

I know how you feel cause I have been there myself, I lost my son back in 2003, may God give you the strenght to go on and help you through this may God bless you all with lots of love Don and Babe

To my cousins, My heart hurts badly for you as "I've been there too"
May God comfort you & give you peace knowing he is with Jesus & his loved ones in heaven, He has met my Pam & too with Uncle Dick!!!!
Hold onto all his memories with joy & love.
May God Bless each one of you.
With all my love & Prayers,
Eleanor(Sister) & Larry too

As you pass thru this tragedy, please know that the Lord is there with you always, He never changes and can give incredible strength to face each day, one at a time.

Our thoughts, love, & prayers are with you at this troubled time. God gave us a comforter because He knew we would need one. The Holy Spirit was sent to us and called "The Comforter" - the one"called along side to help", the Strengthener, the Helper. We pray that His strength, help, comfort, and peace will be felt by all.

Much Love,
Pastor Tim & Sondra (from Judy's church)
Muskegon, MI

We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

Bill and Sue Stone

Please accept our condolences for your loss.

Even though knowing he is with Jesus I know he will be missed.

Our prayers go out for you and yours.

God Bless You.

Nick,
I saw you in pictures over the years, ones that come to my memory are of you as a little boy with dark curly hair(oh so cute!), one of you on your dirt bike- you were so daring!, one of your graduation, so handsome you were in that picture. I was so proud to say that is my cousin! I enjoyed spending time with you and my family when we visited Colorado. I remember having to get you to work-and that you helped babysit my little ones so I could go to the casinos! I love memories-they truly are something to cherish! It was too soon for you to be taken, I wish I could have had alot more memories to come. I will miss you and I will make you a promise that I will Love your Family even more than I did- to help through this hurting. You go rest and be at peace. God Bless you!

I am a friend of Judy Yonkers. my prayers are with you all and am so sorry for you lose.

Dear Tami, Kelsie & Family and Darren & Daniel & Family,
We were so deeply saddened to hear of the untimely & traggic loss of your beautiful son Nick. He was a terrific young man and we enjoyed seeing him in Park City when he came to ski with the Crim's. May your hearts be filled with loving memories of the joyful days you spent together as you remember a life richly lived. Keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time. With Love and Deepest Sympathy, Bill & Kay Healey, Newport Coast, Ca.

I have never, in my son's life, seen such sorrow that he expressed the day he lost Nick. The pain was almost unbearable to watch. My son is Daniel. He truly loved him. Now Nicks football picture travels with him and every game Daniel plays, Nick will be with him. What an insriration. His sweet spirit will be missed. You didn't have to know him very long to relize that. Love and prayers to all that loved Nick. And let the healing be gentle.

Dear Tami & All of Nick's Family,

We are so deeply saddened by the loss of your wonderful, young son. We pray that your memories will comfort you at this time of great loss. He now will have eternal love and light. Lots of love to all, Nancy & Carm Santoro

Dear Tami,

Judy and I were very sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. We loved having Nick out to ski and watching his special relationship with Darren and Dan grow. Darren often spoke of Nick and about how Nick was working to better himself by going to school. We were pleased to see Nick was working towards a vocation that would have lead to a productive life for him and his family. Judy and I will miss having him out to ski with Darren and Dan this winter. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. Nick has left us with some very special memories that will be with us forever. Don & Judy Crim

A Special Note To Darren:

Dear Darren, you can be very proud that you played an important role in Nick’s life. You served as a role model during his formative years and even right up to the end as you encouraged him to go back to school and learn a vocation so he could move on with his life. The way that you helped him recently with his resume was a wonderful thing to watch. We know that you loved Nick as a father and a friend. You can take comfort in the fact that you were a positive influence in Nick’s life and we all know Nick respected you and looked up to you. You can take comfort in knowing you did your part in helping Nick grow into a fine young man. Love, Mom and Dad

one thing i want to say is that you will forever be in my heart forever and always. there are alot of things that i wish i could have told you in person but i know that you are in a better place and that we will one day be able to have one big hug that will last a life time.

Tami, & Nick's Family:
Im Edie Best sister and just wanted to send a note to say Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Nicki,
I regret that I was always too busy to teach you all that I know about the game of pool. Nicki, you're up, hope you break and run out! God bless you and I love you.
Uncle Gary

I can still and always will remember the excitement that Nic showed when seeing those he cared for, his eyebrow would rise and he would give everyone a wonderful smile, just like in the picture. Knowing him as a kid, he was a wonderful young child and im sure a blessed young man, one to be very proud of forever. The curls this world brings us remind us of how important a man like Nic is. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Josh

Nick,
You were a bright shining star while you were here and now when we want to see you, all we need to do is look up and there you will be shining down on all of us. We will always Love you and never forget you.

We have watched Nick fearlessly catch air over the dirt hills of this earth on his motocross bike. Today he sails over the hills of Heaven and catches Heaven's air. Ride, Nick, ride! Our love, Mary and Chas Morton

We would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Tami, Tonja and all of Nick's family and friends.

Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this tragic time. I will be sending you a check to use in whatever your choice maybe. All our love. May God be with you always. Love, Jeanette George and all the Bourgeois Family

To the family of Nick Murphy,
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. At the same time, I rejoice that Nick's faith has put him in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. May His peace comfort you during this distressing time. God bless you!

Nicky, our beloved grandson. What joy you have brought to us. You gave us so much love. We love you Nicky, we miss you so much and always will. What a loss for us and what a gain for you. Save us a seat in heaven, right next to you.

Nick was a great friend. My thoughts and prayers go out tonight for Nick and his family. I am so sorry.

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff and Carolyn Regan

Our deepest condolences to Tammi, Kelsie, Tonja, Mommo, the whole family. Nick could light up a room with his great smile and wonderful eyes. He always had a great sense of humor and wonder that I will always remember about him.
I was honored to know Nick and will always remember the good memories of seeing him and Kelsie doing Motocross racing, jumping on the trampoline, barbecues, camping etc....
Nick's death was senseless and tragic, too young and,he had so much more to give to everyone too.
Nick, will always have a special place in our hearts.

Dave, Sherry, Johnathon Arvizu

Tami,Kelsie & Family.... Sending you a huge hug!!!! You all have been in my prayers and I want you to know if I could've gotten to Colorado I would've been there in a second! I love you all so much!

Kisses and Hugs,
Your cuz Lori

Tammy,
Our Hearts & Prayers go out to you and all of the family. Roland and I just can't believe something like this could happen. Both of your kids are awesome and have always been very polite.
You and the family will be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Roland A. Pavey

Tami and Kelsie,

We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you always. We love u lots
Kim, Nate, Jordyn, and Savanna Valle

My sweet Nick. I love you so very much. I miss you terribly. Your spirit lives on and you will be forever in my heart. I will see you again one day. I love you , I love you, I love you. Aunt Ton

Tami,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Nick. My heart goes out to you at this difficult and tragic time. Always in my thoughts.

Nick worked for my husband and I a few years ago. I remember him as easy going, and fun loving. He was always ready to start the day with excitement and ready for a laugh. He talked about boxing a lot and I always thought that he was going to make it by the way he talked about it (with such gusto!). I remember when he got his braces off and how beautiful his smile was. Thank you for the time that I got to spend with him. My the LORD grant you the peace you need in this time and may healing spring forth in your lives. I pray that the life of your son continues in the hearts and memories of friends, family, peers, ect. God Bless you.

Dear Loved Ones,
We simply do not know what to say at this time of sorrow as words are at a loss. However, prayer changes things and we are doing
that! We do pray that God will be
glorified through this tragic situation. We also pray that God will fill the void in your life and comfort your hearts. We love you!

May the peace of God cover all of you like a blanket. May God's joy give you strength today, and in the days to come. Father God be with my Family in Colorado, I pray your Love will surround them today and everyday. Know that my thoughts are with you. Aunt Trudy and Family
Trudy Starling
Muskegon,MI.
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tam, I am so very sorry, I know there are no words, but if i can help in any way at all, I will.
Nick was a precious person.
God bless you. my friend.
Kyle

We are praying for God's peace to surround you today and in the day's ahead. May His Holy Spirit continue to comfort you all during this challenging time. We love you all so much and please know that we are sending you all so many hugs,
Lots of love,
Uncle Dick and Aunt Judy

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ron and Donna Regan

Your family is in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Oh Tami and Kelsie...My heart and love goes out to you so much for your Nick.
I pray that you will have peace and strength to get thru this impossible thing that has happened to your family.
Our family has such precious memories of Nick and Kelsie playing together with my boys in the snow, or riding bikes or just hanging out.
Now our boys are together with Jesus...and even though we miss them every day so much, we will see them again.
All our love,
Anna, Nate and Dylan

Dear Tami and family,
We are so saddened by the news of the death of Nick. Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew. We pray that you will be comforted by your faith and find joy in loving memories of Nick. You have our deepest sympathy.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Sending my deepest sympathy to your family at this tragic time. You are in my prayers.