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1959
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Kathryn Alexander Obituary
Kathryn "Kathy" was born to Captain Ray Douglas Murphy and Patricia Murphy April 2, 1959. Her young childhood and school years were spent in Sanford, Florida and Coronado Island, California where her father was stationed in the U.S. Navy. Many of her summers were spent in Durango with Ray's family. She flourished in Durango's environment and thrived in the circle of her extended family. Fond memories were born through this time with all the aunts, uncles and cousins. Durango was truly "home" in her heart.
Sixteen years ago she met the love of her life, John Alexander. They wed in Wallace, Idaho and returned to Durango to make their home. Their fulfillment in life was simply each other's company and the joy each brought to the other.
Kathy and her mother simultaneously successfully completed the LPN training at Pueblo Community College. She later became a certified pharmacy technician, working in that capacity at both City Markets for several years. She was employed at Walmart Pharmacy, in Durango, at the time of her passing.
Kathy was immensely proud of her heritage and fiercely committed to her family's legacy. When her father passed away in 2008, she solely and graciously, in his memory, provided to the VFW Veterans Memorial Park, the flagpole and plaque that represent the U.S. Navy.
Kathy was preceded in death by her brother, Shawn and both of her parents. She is survived by her treasured and devoted husband, John, and the remaining members of the family she so joyously spent much of her younger life with in here in Durango.
Kathy's smile and laughter were contagious. Her kindness and generous spirit brought solace to many. She personified the mystery and exhilarating beauty of a simple, loving heart. Kathy will be missed; her memory will be carried by many.
A memorial service, with internment of ashes, will be held on Friday May 22, 2015 at 11am at Greenmount Cemetery.
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May 26, 2020
I am saddened to find this out. I've tried to find her for many years now. I am her cousin and last had breakfast with her and uncle Murph in Durango. If family sees this I wish them my love and aloha. Pam
Jan Brown
May 22, 2015
I met Kathy many years ago when she was a dispatcher for the CO State Patrol here in Durango. I lost track of her until a couple of years ago when I saw her again at the Walmart Pharmacy.
Kathy you will be missed. I always looked forward to your smiles and your caring heart. My sincere condolences to John and family.
Rita Warfield
May 19, 2015
I knew Kathy when she was a dispatcher and recently spoke with her at Wal Mart, surprised to hear of her passing. Prayers to all of her family. Rita Warfield
May 13, 2015
So sorry to hear of loss. During this time there will be tears, but please keep in mind that even Jesus gave way to tears when someone he loved died. this occasion was recorded in the Bible at John 11:35.
From one who has experienced such grief, I offer my sympathy.
Charolette Murphy
May 13, 2015
John and Family, I so enjoyed being around Kathy, Uncle Ray and Aunt Pat. I never had the opportunity to meet her husband John, but my thoughts and prayers are with him.
May 13, 2015
My condolences to the family. May God comfort you as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
Danna Bittle
May 12, 2015
John and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy and I had so much fun in our days at City Market and at Advanced Eye Care. I will miss her terribly. Prayers for healing and for comfort.
Laurie Maxwell
May 11, 2015
John and Family,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you, may God comfort you.
With warmest thoughts of Kathy, and deepest sympathy.
May 11, 2015
kathryne you will be missed. Deepest sympathy to her husband and family. -carmella olguin
Linda Peterson
May 11, 2015
She was much too young to leave this earth, her husband, family, friends. Dear God, please send angels to her husband and to her family to comfort each them with Your love, to support and give them strength as they miss her every single day.
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