Our precious Joan McMurphy passed away peacefully at the Points West Hospice, on Thursday, January 14, 2016.
She already has a dog show to prepare for. She crossed the rainbow bridge and picked up all that was ready for her first show on her new journey.
The very first show she ever did as a Show Secretary was in Whitehorse in June of 1977. So for the last 40 years up to the day she passed, that was her life.
Her dog show world was everything as well as the owners of those magnificent dogs. She had many, many friends in that world and was happiest there.
Her 5 children: Dave (Cheryl), Jim (Sue), Judy, Steve (Marlene) and Melody: as well as 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren will miss her immensely. As well as those crazy doggy people and all other family and friends, four legged babies as well.
At Mom’s request there will be no funeral or service. Please remember Mom fondly in your hearts and at every show you go to. Go ahead and paint your hair purple in her name. She’d love it.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society (Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6W7) where Joanie got the utmost of care. We are so blessed to have had her there.
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June 24, 2021
Jones Janet
Dear Melody,
Am so sorry to see this news about your Mom. You, and all your family will miss her so much. Please know that my sympathy & thoughts are with you...
Janet Jones
June 24, 2021
Gilliam Cheryl
My heart is with you at this difficult time. Joan will long be remembered and loved in our hearts as a great beautiful person. May she now watch over all of us as we continue to show in her memory.
June 24, 2021
Brady Carolynn
Melody and family just wanting you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Joan will sure be missed at the shows, her sense of humour and quick wit was always there.
The dog show family has lost another family member, she will be missed.
Colleen Beland (Pomhaven) & Carolynn Brady (Sharian)
June 24, 2021
Walker Carole
The world lost a wonderful lady. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her, my condolences to her family,
June 24, 2021
Del Giglio Jane
My Condolences to the Family and Friends of Joan. She was always there with a smiling face and a friendly greeting over the years that I have attended dog shows. She will be missed by many. MAb44W
June 24, 2021
Gaudet Tina
Beautiful Joan, we will treasure our times together always. Heaven now has received the merriest of Merry Angels
June 24, 2021
Perks Dave
We were saddened to hear of the passing Joan. There are many great memories that we will keep . Our condolences to the family in this time of loss.
Dave, Tina Todd Scott and Buster
June 24, 2021
Armstrong Janie
So sorry to hear about Joan. I was told just recently how well she was doing in November when she was at a dog show. My condolences to the whole family.
June 24, 2021
Bailey Rhonda
So very sorry to hear of your mom passing. I always looked forward to seeing her at the shows. She will be missed by so many. RIP Joan.
June 24, 2021
Smith Doug & Linda
Melody and family it is with great sorrow that we heard of your Mom's passing. It was an honour to be part of her passion for the dogs. The creative side of this incredible lady will live in our hearts forever. A stained glass hummingbird that flies in our kitchen window is a constant reminder of your Mom.
June 24, 2021
Dnistransky Joann
Condolences to Joan's family. She will be missed. We met when she was secretary for our Whitehorse Dog Shows... patient, kind and funny!! I hope that your memories will keep her in your hearts forever. Joann
June 24, 2021
Lopaschuk Nancy & Richard
Melody and family. . Having known Joan for so many years through the "dog family" and personally through the "Cairn Terrier connection", we will sadly miss her like so many others whose life she touched. We have so many wonderful memories to recall of her smiling face and teasing demure. Joan was an amazing person who will be missed at our local kennel club shows and at many wother shows. Our love and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Nancy & Dick
June 24, 2021
Sheridan Kathy
Family Members: I am so sorry for your loss. Joanie was one of a kind and I will never forget how hospitable she was to us as new comers. She just fit my husband Paul & I into her family like we had been friends for ever. I actually met Joanie through Sherry Walton whom I understand predeceased Joanie. Once Joanie and her family drove to Toronto with my husband and maybe Steven or one of the boys will remember this trip with laughter.
May Joanie transition with ease and grace.....always with love, peace and light to all of you...Kathy & Family
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