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Mary Jean PATRAW

1945 - 2020

Mary Jean PATRAW obituary, 1945-2020, Shoreview, MN

BORN

1945

DIED

2020

Mary PATRAW Obituary

Born on March 31, 1945, and passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dennis Patraw, and her father, Lawrence Waldera. Survived by her mother, Margaret (Ed) Lancello; children: Lynn (Mitch) Prust, Karen (Shawn) Weller, Terri Patraw, Richard (Brenda) Patraw; grandchildren: Jade, Logan, Callie, Lexi, Luke; grandpuppies: Buddy, Frankie, Sammy, Remi, Addi Jean; Siblings: Jackie (Dick) Bakken, Nancy (Ron) Berg, Deb (Nick) Henton, Peg (Dan) Zdon. Having never smoked, Jean wanted it known that if you have lungs you can get lung cancer. Donations can be made in Jean's memory to: A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation, PO Box 387 Wayzata, MN 55391 or abreathofhope.org/donate/. We would like to have a Celebration of Life for Jean in the spring of 2021, if guidance allows for it. We will reach out to friends and family at that time.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 18, 2020.

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Jackie

October 12, 2023

She was so wonderful and truly an inspiration. I think of her every day and miss her so much. Love, Jackie

Jackie

October 12, 2022

I miss her every day. She was my inspiration. love, Jackie

Sheryl Saumer-Nelson

December 2, 2020

Absolutely loved your mom and dad dearly. I'm sorry they had to go. Will always remember baby sitting for your family. Your parents and you kids were a joy. Beautiful family.

Lynn

November 21, 2020

She was such a wonderful Mom and did everything she could to make our lives special. I feel so fortunate to have had the time with her and miss her so much. She’s now with our Dad. Love them both.

Mary Stephens Kusak

October 20, 2020

My father was Jean’s godfather and I remember they had a really sweet relationship. I remember what a beautiful bride she was and how Grandma Stephens always talked so highly of the “twins.”
My heart aches with our family as we grieve Jean’s passing.

Amy

October 18, 2020

Jean Nate'

I am glad I had a chance to meet this lovely lady. It was a pleasure working with her and spending lunch time together. I wish we would have met up before her unfortunate passing. You will always be in my mind and heart! Heaven has definitely gained an angel!

Pam

October 18, 2020

Very fond memories of Cousin Jean. Her wedding, the birth of all her children, Christmases at Grandma Mary’s, many wedding and baby showers, etc. RIP Jeannie.

Jackie

October 18, 2020

She was my inspiration. She was my twin and took care of me. I will miss her and love her always. Jackie

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