Douglas Scott Murphy, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in White Rock, New Mexico on April 23, 2026 after listening one more time to all the hymns that he had recorded. Doug was born in Hillsboro, Oregon on March 26, 1951. Doug grew up in Oregon, where he developed a love for the outdoors and in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he established his love for the Southwest. Doug graduated from Manzano High School in 1969 and attended the University of New Mexico. Doug appreciated Everett Blair and Ralph MacDonald who brought the gospel to his family in Oregon. Doug spent a few years in the same ministry in New Mexico and Texas. Doug became an artist, author, musician, founder, sculptor, and avid outdoorsman. His numerous sculptures, paintings, songs, hymns, poems, and books will remind us of his passions inspired by God. Doug loved his Creator and all His marvelous creation. Doug said, “I rejoice because my mother encouraged me to read my Bible and to learn to love God’s divine oracles. Amazing blessings flood from the windows of heaven as we know Jesus as our friend and Savior.” Doug is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and younger twin brothers. Doug is survived by his wife; sister & brother-in-law; brother & sister-in-law; 5 children and their families; 5 granddaughters; 4 grandsons; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial Service: Saturday May 9th, 2:00 pm Mountain Time Wildlife West Nature Park, Bean Barn 87 West Frontage Rd, Edgewood NM Reception to follow the service; finger-foods welcome. The family requests no flowers please. Call-in number: 727-731-8660 Zoom livestream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83817411061?pwd=ZBngM61eSNyjpsUaWua4OJM4rbTCDO.1 Meeting ID: 838 1741 1061 Passcode: 960168 ...if for any reason either of these connection methods don't seem to work, please feel free to try the other...