Jerry W. Murphy, 71

Jerry W. Murphy, 71, passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Jerry has requested no services but asks to be remembered by all who loved and respected him

Jerry was born to Fay and Dorothy Murphy on July 17, 1940, in Washington, Iowa.  Jerry's family eventually moved to Wenatchee, Wash., where he graduated high school and later attended and graduated from Washington State University. 

Jerry went on to teach for 35 years in southern California. He later received his master's degree.

On March 15, 1997, Jerry married the love of his life, Jeri Watters. 

He then retired as a school teacher and the two of them settled in Libby, Mont., where they both worked with community theater, hiking and enjoying life with their beloved dogs and cats. 

Six years ago they relocated to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where they have a small pygmy goat farm.

His survivors include his loving wife Jeri Murphy of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; two step-children, Stacie Arguello (and her partner Amy) of Concord, Calif., and Damon Watters of Ventura, Calif.; he is also survived by his adored grandson Chance.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, Idaho, is handling the arrangements.  Please visit Jerry’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com" and sign his guest book.