Dianne E. Murphy (Berkover)
Aug. 15, 1949 - Sept. 27, 2009
Dianne E. Murphy, fellow Westie owner, lover and Westie Rescue of CA volunteer since 2002 passed Sunday, September 27, 2009, following complications from an auto accident. Dianne was on her way home at noon to let her 3 Westies out and grab a bite of lunch before returning to work at the Palm Springs Life Magazine. She was a wonderful, active, supportive volunteer, mother, sister, aunt, friend, neighbor and employee. She participated in many Westie Rescue of CA events with her Westies and donated freely toward our fund raising efforts. She was particularly supportive of our long term foster care Westies. WeeMac's story about a diabetic owner and dog, particularly touched her heart.
She often traveled both within the United States as well as abroad, supported the arts, participated in causes (Desert AIDS, Susan G. Komen walks) and enjoyed attending sporting events. But most of all she was a passionate and compassionate animal lover; unfortunately leaving three Westies (McDuff- WRCA placement 05.2004, Maggie May and Morgan), along with three rescued cats (Monroe, Patches and Spitter). She loved taking her Westies when traveling and visiting friends. She regularly participated in several causes; Westie Rescue of CA, Desert AIDS project, Susan G. Komen and the American Heart Association Walks. She is survived by her son, Patrick and his wife, Jackie; sisters, Roseleen Madden, Gayle and husband, Barry Ackerman; niece, Diana Toohill; nephew, Kirk O'Hagen; and Greg and Ryan Ackerman. She will be missed by family, friends, neighbors and especially by her three wonderful Westies.
Donations made in her memory will be used to defer veterinary care costs and assist in re-homing McDuff, Maggie May and Morgan—her Westies. Click the link below to donate.
