Maxine Joyce Murphy Tuttle, 83 of Surprise, AZ and formerly of Woodland Hills, CA passed away peacefully on March 15, 2013 with her family by her side. Mamie, as she was known by those who loved her, was born on November 25, 1930 in Presque Isle, Maine, to Willard and Helen Waddell, the eldest of two. Mamie loved her family and friends, welcoming them into her home. She will be forever loved and missed. Mamie is survived by her loving son, Rick Murphy and loving daughter, Carla and Daryl Tanner; three loving grandchildren, Justin, Sean and Ashley Ann; and one dear great-grandchild, Tyler; as well as a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 with Visitation beginning at 12:30 PM at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ. Memorial Contributions may be made in Mamie's memory to the Surprise Firefighter's Charities, www.surprisefc.org. Please visit Mamie’s online registry, www.surprisefuneralcare.com (623) 546-8002.
