Nadine died May 1, 2026 at age 99 in Edmonds WA. She was born Sept 17, 1926 to William and Mamie Seymour in Rochester WA. She graduated Olympia HS and wed Jack Murphy in 1945, a marriage that lasted 70+ years. While raising 4 children in Centralia and Seattle, she began her dream of attending Centralia College and University of Washington, earning BA and MA degrees in Language Arts. Teaching at Franklin and Garfield High Schools in Seattle, as well as Yelm HS in 60-70s fulfilled her dream. A life long learner/educator, homemaker, genealogist, and with Jack, world travelers and snowbirds in Sedona AZ. She is survived by sons John(Carol), Tom (Nancy) and daughter Margaret Mori (Bill), as well as 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Predeceased by husband Jack (2015), daughter Corinne and grandson Kyle.
Gifts in her honor can be made to Centralia College Foundation, Nadine and Jack Murphy Diesel Scholarship.
