Murphy, Jacqueline Jo (nee Schweim) age 63, died May 20th, 2011. She was an Uno card shark, gifted craftswoman and a special education teacher. She adored reading steamy novels with no literary merit. She was funny, smart, and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Verda Hecht Schweim, sisters Jeanette Aretz and Janice Glover, her son Andrew Murphy, daughter-in-law Hilary Murphy, daughter Amanda (Amy) Brown, and four grandchildren, Shad, Victoria, Cassie, and Duncan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill Murphy; father, Raymond; and brother, Steve. Visitation and services will be held at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN (763-755-6300). Visitation on Wednesday, May 25th, from 5-8 pm. Service on Thursday, May 26th, at 2 pm.
Published in Star Tribune on May 24, 2011
