Joy M. Murphy

Joy M. Murphy Age 92 Iron River, MI Died Saturday October 22, 2011 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI Joy was born August 2, 1919 in Michigamme. She moved to Stambaugh as a child and lived in Michigan most of her life with her husband, George Murphy. She was preceded in death by her husband George; special companion Willard Hahn; great granddaughter Jill Kargle; brother Clifford Hooper; special daughter and friend Donna Murphy. She is survived by brothers, Clyde Hooper Bill (Marcille) Hooper Donald (Esther) Hooper Sons, James (Bonnie) La Fountain Bill (Diane) La Fountain Step-son, Ken Murphy Grandchildren, Lori and Al La Fountain Shelley (Jerry), Gabriel Kim (Murry) Dixon Rachel and Nicole Great grandchildren, Jen, Billy, Jimmy, Murry, Charlie, and Annie. Great, great grandchildren, Mary, Michael, Anne, Mark and Jack Joy loved the out doors and enjoyed her home on Indian Lake, wintering in Mission, Texas, and later in life spending time at the Hahn Camp in Amasa, MI. Visitation: Friday, October 28, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Memorial Service: Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. The family would like to convey a heart felt thank you to Mr. Dean Shultz as Joy's life was so much enriched for all of his help and friendship. Thank you Dean! Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joy M. Murphy, please visit our flower store.