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2023
Patty McElmurry Obituary
Patty McElmurry
Patty Lynn McElmurry (Edwards), 74, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed away on November 13, 2023.
Patty was born on April 8, 1949, in Hibbing, Minn.
Patty was a strong, beautiful, and extremely giving person. She had a vibrant personality and was loved by all who knew her. Patty's life was defined by her kindness and generosity towards others.
Patty is survived by her children, Tiffany Terzich, Steven Terzich Sr., and Lindsay Terzich (Ryan Smith), as well as her grandson, Steven Terzich Jr. She is also survived by her sister, Debbie Lautizi and many additional family members and friends, both near and far.
A celebration of her life will be held at The Tavern Grill in Apple Valley, Minn., on Sunday, December 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be filled with laughter, stories, and limited happy tears, as Patty wanted. In lieu of flowers her family kindly requests donations to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society (givenow.lls.org) and/or a donation of blood.
Patty will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of her loved ones.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kristi Osciak
November 29, 2023
Patty and I met at Berean Church in Burnsville, MN. She was a lovely, strong, thoughtful, encouraging, amazing woman. You were taken to soon my friend.
Kathleen Stirewalt
November 20, 2023
Beatrice Lake, up at our cabin. Our grandmother, Bamby and our grandpa always brought as many of the cousins to visit us at our cabin on the weekends. We had a blast together. Especially swimming all the time. We had lots of fun growing up together. Good memories!!
Beverly Jergenson
November 19, 2023
Denny´s, Stonewings, Al´s in Dinkeytown, Mancini´s, Hibbing All Class Reunion hotel, airline pilot. Mention any one of those words and Patty and I would break into laughter because of the memories attached. I sure miss you Patty.
Kerry
November 18, 2023
We worked together in building their new home in Lakeville where we became friends and neighbors and raising our girls together
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