Mary Patricia ‘Pat’ Earp died peacefully at her home in Edina, Minn. on Sept. 18 following a long illness.
Born in Crookston, Minn. Nov. 10, 1932, Pat graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1954 with a BS degree in Home Economics, and taught at the high school level. At UND she was the president of her sorority, the student representative for Greek life, and made Who’s Who in American universities.
Pat had a full and active life. She embraced motherhood, friendships, cooking, golf, bridge, bowling, fishing, crossword puzzles, church and international travel.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Earp, of 61 years, who died Sept. 6. She is survived by her children, Mark (Maureen) Earp, Mike (Terrie) Earp, Susan (David) Hume and William Earp; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren, brother, Robert (Joie) Mercil, and Uncle Larry LaLonde (96).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the COPD Foundation (copdfoundation.org)
The funeral mass for Pat was held Friday, Sept. 23 at Our Lady of Grace, Catholic Church, Edina.
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