Loren Wayne Murphy, 85

Loren Wayne Murphy, 85 of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho passed away in Lewiston, Idaho, on Aug. 2, 2022.

Loren was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Jan. 5, 1937, to Virginia and Fred Murphy of Casco Bay.

He attended North Idaho Jr. College and University of Idaho with focus in engineering. Loren married Georgia S. Finch, and together they had two children, Brenda Anne Murphy Lawlor, and Sophie Shawn Murphy Crismore. He worked for Murphy Towing and Barging, and later in Alaska as a mechanical and civil engineer.

Loren served eight years in the U.S. Naval Air Reserves. Returning to Coeur d'Alene he owned and operated Gem State and North Cape Construction Companies. Notable projects are the Hagadone Corporate HQ built on pilings next to The Coeur d'Alene Resort, and helping to crate and build the floating boardwalk along with Murphy Marine Construction.

Loren loved boats, family, and the Lord. Early on sailing became the focus and Loren eventually sold his Coeur d'Alene home and businesses and spent years sailing with Georgia in the South Pacific as missionaries.

Loren is survived by wife Georgia Murphy, daughters Brenda Lawlor of Mt. Vernon, Wash., and Sophie Crismore of Plains, Mont. Grandchildren, Cody Crismore, Rio Firestone, Isaak Lawlor and Ian Lawlor, and five great-grandchildren. Loren was predeceased by his parents and sister Barbara Burns.

Memorial donations may be made to MurSea Missions, 1267 Port Way, Clarkston, Wash., 99403.

There will be a celebration of life in the Spring.