Valerie Catherine Murphy of Abbotsford, BC, formerly of Edmonton, passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2015. Valerie Murphy (nee Beacom) was born on February 22, 1930 and raised in Montreal. She and her husband Don lived in various communities in Ontario. They moved to Edmonton in 1965, where she raised their five children and had an exciting career in hospital administration. In 1987, Val and Don retired to BC, living on Vancouver Island, in Richmond, then Abbotsford. Valerie's favorite spot was their property at Harrison Lake, BC, where she and Don escaped whenever they could. Valerie is survived by husband Don, children; Gail (Bernie Estrin) of Edmonton, Wayne (Sheli) of Edmonton, Brian (Brenda) of Edmonton, Rodney (Maya) of Surrey, BC and Valerie Jean (Jeff) of Calgary, siblings; Oliver Beacom (Carol), Deltry Ramage, Vance Beacom, grandchildren; Robbie, Ashley, Khean, Colleen, Alisha, Cassandra, Tyler, Troy, Aaron, Catrina and Riley.