Geraldine Murphy

Geraldine "Gerry" Murphy (nee Yittri) passed away peacefully on June 26th, 2025 at Harwood Manor in North Battleford, Saskatchewan at the age of 87 years. She was born on October 14, 1937 at Edberg, Alberta to Harold and Violet (Anderson) Yttri. Gerry met her husband Bernard "Murph" Murphy in their time working for the Royal Canadian Airforce and were happily married until his passing in 2000. They had two children, Maureen and Michael. They owned and operated the laundromat in Camrose where they enjoyed building lifelong friendships with many in the community. Gerry was predeceased by her parents, brothers Merland and Harland Yttri, husband Bernie, and her daughter, Maureen. She is survived by her son Michael Murphy, granddaughters Lisa Connor and Sarah Connor, and great-grandchildren, Alexa Crosbie, Ciaran Crosbie, and Ruby Connor. She was a warm, generous, and open minded person who had a great sense of humor. Gerry enjoyed many hobbies and activities including horseback riding, travelling, knitting, crocheting, and ceramics. She was an unbeatable scrabble legend and avid cardplayer. Her community and her faith were very important to her and she valued her friendships greatly. She will be dearly missed. Please join us for a celebration of Gerry's life, fellowship and refreshments at the Bethel Lutheran Church, 4102 - 73rd St. in Camrose Alberta on July 9th, 2025 at 10 a.m. A graveside committal service will follow at Rosenroll cemetery, accessed off highway 13 on RR 220.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Funeral Director Tim Scaife.