Ed was born in Moose Jaw to Laura and Art Murphy on June 27, 1931. He had two sisters, Sheila and Ula. After completing his high school at Central Collegiate, he went on to Peacock to take a commercial course.
Ed worked in the office at CPR for 36 years. After his retirement, he willingly continued to help when he could. Two gentlemen in particular enjoyed his company weekly, when he took them shopping, for coffee or just had a visit. He was a volunteer driver for Thunder Creek Home Care.He was a swimming and basketball coach. In 1969, he was named Sportsman of the Year.
He was an avid gardener, and spent many hours in his yard. He was especially fond of roses, and grew lots of different varieties, winning awards for his efforts. He also enjoyed curling, swimming and working out at the gym.
He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1952, and held many offices in his 70 years of service.
In 1984, he fell in love, telling his friend that he had met his angel. He and Rhoda were married, and they created a family with her three children, Zoey, Paul and Dave.
Ed passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on August 16. Predeceased by his parents, his sister Ula, his brother in laws, Gene, Merv, his sister in law Catherine, Rhoda’s children Paul and Zoey, he is lovingly remembered by his wife Rhoda, his sister Sheila, brother in law Garrnett, 2 nieces, one special nephew Bob, Dave (Debbie), McKenzie (Zane), Cooper, Vic (Annie), Emily, Rox, 7 grandsons and 1 granddaughter, 7 great-grandsons and 2 great granddaughters.
The funeral will be held at Church of Our Lady on Wednesday August 24 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of Our Lady.
