Brodee Murrish: ‘He had an easy charm’

This section includes announcements of important events in our lives–births, graduations, engagements, marriages, and deaths. If you want to share an event with your community, please send a photo and a written piece to [email protected].

Brodee Logan Montana Murrish, born on December 5, 1987, at the Jerrold Phelps Hospital in Garberville, CA. He was delivered by Mark Phelps and Carolyn Eldridge to his parents, Donald Eugene Murrish and Cherie L Meador Murrish. He passed on December 29, 2025, at home on the Wood Ranch in the arms of his mother.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of Brodee’s passing at the age of 38.

He loved sports and played on teams from first grade at Redway School through his graduation from South Fork High School. He played soccer, football, basketball, and baseball, and loved the competitive nature and teamsmanship that sports can bring. He also played soccer and baseball in Fortuna during summer and fall months. His favorite professional sports team was the San Francisco 49ers.

While living on the Wood Ranch, Chuck Studebaker taught Brodee some great life skills, such as how to fall trees and use heavy equipment. After high school, Brodee attended Southwestern Oregon Community College and earned his certificate in operating heavy equipment when he was 19.

 Unfortunately, he suffered a major injury when he was 20, confining him to a wheelchair as a triple paraplegic. After stem cell surgery, he gained the use of his left arm. Though he tried mightily to regain the ability to walk, he remained in a wheelchair from then on.

Though Brodee suffered from adversity, he was always very positive with his friends and family, cheering them on in their successes, comforting them in times of hardship, and encouraging them to continue to strive to be and do their best. He loved hearing about people’s triumphs and strived to better himself through hard work and study as well. He had an easy charm that made people feel valued. He was generous with his time, encouragement, and love.

Brodee loved fishing, poetry, woodwork, and music. He had strong faith and trusted in God’s will and love. He believed in the power of prayer which helped him through many hard times.

He was first baptized by our Baptist minister by immersion; he and his brother Houston got baptized in the Eel River behind Pete and Bev Johnson’s home in lower Redway. He later also studied with the Mormons, Church of Latter-Day Saints, and was baptized again. Brodee was also a godfather to Ileana LaRue.

While Brodee was in the Meadowood Nursing Center in 2014, he met a young lady working there who was studying to be a nurse. He shared a picture of this beautiful girl and asked if we could bring her home. So, we invited her to the Ranch.

On April 12, 2017, at the courthouse in Eureka, he was married to Christina Timblin by his mother, Cherie Murrish and accompanied by his little nephew, Jahsia. On September 15, 2018, they had their beautiful wedding at Middletown Mansion.

Brodee had many siblings and stepsiblings:

Bart Houston Murrish, married to Tawny Maria, children Gavin, Augie, and Zoe

Cailun Quinn Lyon, married to Justin, children Rhona, Raylen, and Raiden

Autumn (Murrish) Hightower-Melton, married to Christopher, children Jahsia, Skyler, and Aubreanna

Chun-Lin (Murrish) Romero

Kyle Basnett, son of Layne Murrish, married to Bonnie.

Paul Hass was a large part of his life, along with his children:

Joey Hass Bommer, married to Mike, children Dallas and Chelsea Hoisington and Garrett Bommer

Adrian Hass, who preceded Brodee in death in 2025

Amber (Hass) Schlogenhauf, married to Kyle, children Cirque and Ciel

Jade Hass, married to Jalean, children Georgia, Jameson, Andre, and Anastasia

Tessa Hass, children Catherine, Harry and Zabrina Burke (Harold Burke), Nolween and Glen Alix, and William Bell (Charles Bell)

Tara Hass, children Magique and Marcel Florens (Shelton Florens) and Maxi Lapriore (Robbie Lapriore)

Torrey Hass, children Olivia, Oliver, and Felix

Stan Ellis was another important person in his life, along with his children Pete and Heather

Uncles and Aunts:

Jim and Elizabeth Reese, children Kiersten and Jacob, Jennifer and Bryan, and Amanda

Mary Meador, son Cheyenne

Mike and Loralee Meador, children Nikki, Burt and Pepper

Terry and Jackie Meador, children Libby, BJ, and Naomi

John and Toni Garrafa, children Andrea, Dominic, and Matthew

MaryAnn Durham Widdison, children Kelly, Prichette, David, and Brandy

Timmy and Sharon Pogue, children Russel Scott, Mariah, Kristean, and Timothy

John and Pat Pogue, children Mike and James

Harriet and Timmy Hass, children Benny, Florian, and Mona

Bob and Donna Reed

Bill and Inalynn Meador, children Maurine, Shawn, Jeffrey and Jared

Don and Betty Murrish, children Kurt, Steve, Mike, and Donna

Mark and Diane Murrish, children Cylus and Jeramy and Athena Murrish and Nocona Mendes

Marvin Murrish, children Marissa and Daniel

A celebration of Brodee’s life will be held at the Beginnings Octagon on Saturday, February 28th at 1:00pm to 5:00 pm. A meal is planned, but friends are welcome to bring a dish to share and beverages of their choice.

Brodee will be forever remembered for his open heart, keen insight, and kindness that touched all around him.