Kris Dianne Rhodes

Kris passed away on Friday September 9th, 2022, at 67. She was born on July 6th, 1955, at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, to Max and Aljean Dixon Eddy.

 

Kris married Judd Murphy, and they had two children together, Brian and Angela Murphy. They were married for 13 years, and remained good friends until she died.

 

She later on, married Richard Rhodes. They had one child together, David Rhodes. They were married until his passing.

 

Kris put herself through college and graduated cum laude from Weber State University, with a Bachelors of Art in Social Work. Additionally, she went to the University of Utah to complete her post-graduate certification in Addictions Counseling, CAC. She worked as the Director at Rocky Mountain Consultants Recovery Center in Ogden Utah, where she helped a great number of people in her community.

 

Kris had a child like quality, and an adventurous spirit. She took up skydiving, and loved to play softball.

 

Kris was the most beautiful person; empathic and understanding. She had a rare compassion for people, and could draw in anyone who met her with her warmth, and open heart. She always wanted to be a comfort to those around her, family or otherwise. She wanted to help people, and did through her therapy. She was such a kind and loving soul. It was therapeutic just to be around her.

 

Kris is survived by her three children: Brian Murphy, Angela Murphy, David Rhodes; her brother: Layne Eddy; her sister: Andrea Anderson; and her former husband, and Life long friend: Judd Murphy.

 

Kris loved her children more than anything, and she gave them everything she had.

 

She is finally home and at peace with the Lord; whom she loved dearly, and dedicated her life. “ To live is Christ and to die is gain“

 

She is loved, and will be dearly missed.

 

The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.