Kathleen "Kay" J. Murray Lindstrom, Minnesota Obituary

Kathleen "Kay" J. Murray

Kay Murray of Chisago City MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on November 16th, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul MN surrounded by family. Kay was born to Alice and Charles Ritmire on March 16th, 1936. Kay and her twin brother Ken, brother, Louie, and sister, Beverly, enjoyed their youth growing up in Minneapolis MN. Kay’s love of horses and passion for trick riding professionally at rodeos led her to the love of her life, Don Murray. They were married December 1st 1956, moved to the farm in Stacy in 1966, where they raised 7 children. Kay was a beloved school bus driver for Chisago Lakes School District for nearly 20 years. She also enjoyed gardening, volleyball, and she loved to dance and even taught line dancing. She cherished her travels across the west with her husband, Don. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Kay’s unwavering faith blessed all who knew her through her endless prayers. Her unconditional love and forgiveness is the glue that keeps her family bound together. Kay is survived by her seven children; Mark Murray (Carol) of Lindstrom; Matt Murray (Laura) of Amery, WI; Joe Murray, of Meeker, CO; Mary Murray, of Fridley; Michelle Leuthner (Chris) of Stacy; Jim Murray (Shannon) of Stacy, and Teresa Anderson (Travis) of Meeker, CO. Her 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild. Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Murray, her parents, her sister, Beverly Northey and grandson, Tyler Chelberg.
March 16, 1936 - November 16, 201903/16/193611/16/2019
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Sharon and Bob Bratrud
November 22, 2019
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Jennifer Bickford
November 21, 2019
Kay was my after school activity bus driver she wasn't my regular driver but she drove the rural route that took me after I had already been at school after activities this meant that Kay would have been driving since probably 5:30 in the morning what a trooper she alway... Continue Reading
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November 21, 2019
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November 20, 2019
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November 20, 2019
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November 20, 2019
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