Murphy,+Kathleen

301 Quail Run Drive Centreville, MD 21617-2302 410 758-6819 campcorsica@verizon.net
 * Kathleen Murphy**

**1969:** We [Richard Carlson] were married July 14, 1962. It was a busy summer—Richard had finished Air Force special training in Texas and left for a tour of duty in the Philippines in August. I graduated from the University of Washington in August and left for the Philippines in September. Our son, Richard Clark was born July 31, 1963. After Richard’s discharge from the Air Force in 1964 we lived in Seattle briefly then moved to Maryland when Richard went to work for the Dept. of Defense at Fort Meade, Maryland. Michael James was born March 12, 1964.

I remarried in 1998. My husband Jeff has two lovely kids who have great families. We have nine grandchildren together. We rejoice in all of them, and they are a big part of our lives. We are both retired so we have time for kids, walking (tho' not like some of my classmates), gardening( me), and flying (him). Jeff and I enjoy traveling. We are looking forward to a road trip to Graceland, the Natchz Trace, the Blues trail and other points South this November. In January we are going to Costa Rica and Panama. Jeff is a civil engineer and wants to see the canal before it is enlarged. Life is good, and I am grateful every day. Picture below are Kathleen, her husband Jeff Smith, and their 9 grandchildren (#10 is on its way).
 * 2009:** Richard and I were divorced in 1990. Sadly, he died of cancer this year. Our sons, Rick and Michael, are doing well. They are both married and have wonderful families. Fortunately, they live in the area so I see them often.