Pat grew up in Crete and attended St. James Elementary School through 8th grade. She then went to Crete High School, graduating in 1955.
She married Dan Murray on July 30, 1955, celebrating over 71 years together. Pat became a mother to 4 daughters: Teresa “Terri”, Lorri (Larry), Lynn (Doug) and Danni (Troy).
Pat was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lincoln Nebraska. She believed that Jesus Christ died for her sins and through the Grace of God she will live with Him forever.
Pat had many jobs. She worked at the Crete Dime Store, YMCA, Russell Stover’s Candies, Liming’s Furniture, Lincoln Snack Company, and Bair Machine. But her favorite jobs happened after she “retired” when she became a nanny, serving 3 families. These children brought her much joy. She continued contact with them throughout the years including her last days.
Pat loved traveling, swimming, camping, boating and fishing. She and Dan traveled to many US states, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Dubai, and went on many cruises. They enjoyed visiting her sister and brother-in-law on the East Coast and spending time in the Chesapeake Bay Area.
She is survived by her husband Dan Murray and her 4 daughters and their families:
Terri Bayne, Grandchildren: Benjamin (Eden) Bayne, Michael (Leona) Bayne, Carney (Sam Pasedu) Funnah, Joe Bayne. Great Grandchildren: Grace, Michaela, Griffin, Jamil, Zainab
Lorri (Larry) Warboys, Grandchildren: Jason Warboys, Jesse (Kylie) Warboys. Great Grandchildren: Madison, Benton.
Lynn Murray (Doug) Smith, Grandchildren: Sarah (Chris) Hays, Lee (Margarita) Smith, Abby (Brent) Meyer, Austin (Brittany) McCleery, Martha (Austin) Donner. Great Grandchildren: Cheyenne, Chloe, Gabriel, Ruby, Drake, Victoria, Grace, Barrett, Blake, Joanna, Eve, Henry, Tovah.
Danni (Troy) Brennan, Grandchildren: Alisyn (Ryan) Mueller, Emily (Wade) Tracy, Hannah (Dustin) Fagan. Great Grandchildren: Aralyn, Lian, Rynli, Tanner, Brooks, Colby, Parker, Ryder, Addison.
Sister-in-laws: Kay Settles, Paula (Gary) Alkire, Mary Castro.
Many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law David Bayne, siblings George (Eunice) Underwood, Ruby (Bob) Tyler, Marion (Tim) Gill, Ruth (Harry) Goeglein, Norma Underwood, Dorothy (Ebb) Hier,
Pat’s memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 7, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 510 South 33rd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Visitation with the family will take place at the church prior to the service starting at 9:00 AM.
Memorial donations may be made to the family or Redeemer Lutheran Church for future designation.