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Murphy, Daniel, 54, of Meridian, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel, Meridian. – See more at

Daniel J. Murphy
1961 ~ 2015

Dan Murphy, 54, of Meridian died April 30, 2015 after a long battle with liver disease. Born on March 3, 1961, Dan was the first child born to Dwight and Dixie Murphy. In the small town of Council, Idaho, Dan flourished as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track. He loved growing up in Council hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He learned his strong work ethic from his Dad and by working in the hay fields and on his grandparents’ farm.

Dan married Connie Storm in 1982. They had three children: Kristin, Brenda, and Bradley. Dan enjoyed being an active participant in his children’s lives by coaching basketball, baseball, and football; assisting with Boy Scouts; and volunteering his medical knowledge at summer camps. In 1986, Dan started his career in Emergency Medical Services as an EMT at Meridian Rescue One and United Ambulance. In 1989 he got his dream job with Ada County Paramedics. He was passionate about being able to help others in their greatest time of need.

In his retirement years, Dan focused all of his time and energy on his precious granddaughters, Katelynn and Grace. He shared with them his love of the outdoors: camping, fishing, and sledding were some of their favorite moments together. The girls loved to spend as much time as possible with Poppa. Whenever they were sick, they always wanted to snuggle and spend the day with Poppa Dan.

Dan is survived by his wife Connie Murphy of Meridian; children Kristin (David) Swanson of Boise, Brenda and Brad Murphy of Meridian; father Dwight Murphy of Council; grandmother Marie Murphy of Cambridge; siblings Denys (Pamela) Murphy of Council, Deena (Blair) Combe of Buhl; grandchildren Katelynn and Grace Swanson of Boise; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his mother Dixie Murphy; grandparents Joe Murphy, Dick and Esther Clarke.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the CWI Foundation Paramedic Program account number 91040. The foundation provides scholarships to students enrolled in the paramedic program. Mail to CWI Foundation, Mail Stop 1000, PO Box 3010, Nampa, ID 83653.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 7 at 11 am at Ten Mile Christian Church, 3500 W Franklin Road, Meridian. Graveside services will be Friday, May 8 at 2pm at Hornet Creek Cemetery in Council.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Daniel’s webpage at www.summersfuneral.com
Published in Idaho Statesman on May 5, 2015