Lois E. Murray

1935 - 2019

Lois E. Murray Col. Lois E. Murray, USAF Nurse Corps, Ret., passed away on June 24, 2019, at age 83. Col. Murray was born on September 5, 1935, in Clifton Springs. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph W. and Irene (Stevenson) Murray; and brother, Lawrence R. Murray. Lois attended Clifton Springs High School, then entered Rochester General Hospital to become a registered nurse. Lois worked for Rochester General Hospital for 10 years and then entered the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps. In 1970 Lois became a flight nurse and was stationed with the 57th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Clark Air Base in the Philippines and flew missions into various Vietnam air bases to bring the wounded and sick service members to larger military medical facilities both in the far east and United States. Other military assignments included Bitburg Air Base in Germany and several stateside bases where she held various staff nurse and administrative positions. Lois' last assignment was at USAF Medical Center, Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi. She retired after 22 years of dedicated service in June, 1991. During her military career, she received her bachelor of science degree in nursing in 1997 from Texas Christian University. In 1983 she received her master of science degree in nursing from the University of Colorado. Additionally, she completed air war college and air command and staff college in seminar. Col. Murray's major military decorations include the Meritorious Medal, Air Medal and Commendation Medal. Upon retirement Lois and her brother Lawrence lived at River Hills Country Club in Valrico, Fla. She became an avid golfer and one of the founders of the local women's golf association at River Hills. Sadly, this honorable lady developed Alzheimer's disease which eventually took her life. Lifelong friends, both military and civilian, will cherish their many fond memories of Lois. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 25, at 11 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Clifton Springs. R. A. Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs, will handle the services. Condolences may be sent to www.rapatrickfuneralhome.com. In remembrance of Lois, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 768517, Topeka KS 66675.