Patricia Webster

WEBSTER, , PATRICIA (PAT) DeWANE Was born on November 7, 1920, and died peacefully on November 19, 2007 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck, her son, C.J., and her granddaughter, Sara Murawski. Patricia was born to Dr. Joseph and Harriet DeWane in Minot, ND, but lived her early life in Wolf Point, MT. She graduated from Marquette University in 1941 with a degree in Journalism. Pat met Chuck at Marquette and raised 6 children. Together they were founding members of the Catholic Inter-racial Council of Dallas. After Chuck's death in 1969, Pat went back to school, graduating with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Pat had an illustrious career at Campfire Girls, Parkland Hospital and Child Protective Services, where she retired in 1987 as an Intake Supervisor. After her retirement, she continued her community service though volunteer work with various organizations, including Trinity Ministries and Austin Street Shelter. Pat was a devout Catholic, a "Yellow Dog Democrat", and a fierce advocate for abused and neglected children. She handled many adversities in her life with extraordinary strength and courage. Pat is survived by her brother Larry, of Nashville, TN; daughters-- Maureen and companion Virginia O'Rourke of Phoenix, AZ; Mike Murawski and husband Jerry of Farmers Branch; sons-- Patrick and wife Susie Martin of Redondo Beach, CA; Kevin and wife Pam of Grapevine, TX; and Rev. Terry and wife Rev. Marsha of Ft. Thomas, KY; grandchildren-- Ellen Baumann, Stephen and Christina Webster; Brian, Carey and Kimberly Murawski; Michael and Shannon Webster; and Jacob Webster; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services: Visitation, Friday, November 23, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Dallas; Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, November 24, at 9:30 AM at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 2800 Valwood Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX; lnterment, Monday, November 26 at 10 AM at DFW National Cemetery (Lane A) in Grand Prairie, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations in Pat's name, in memory of Sara Murawski, to Camp Sweeney, Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, PO Box 918, Gainesville, TX 76241. Pat's family would like to thank the staff of Our Homecare for their compassionate care during her final weeks. "John P Brooks and Family North Dallas Funeral Home 2710 Valley View Lane Dallas, TX 972-241-9100"

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