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PATRICIA MARGARET RAY March 13, 1926 - June 14, 2011 Pat was born in Iron Mt. MI. and raised in Detroit. She married Wesley Wardell, the love of her life and lived in Oak Park, MI. She was widowed with five children at age 30. In 1961, she married Harry Thomson and moved to Alb, NM, where her sixth child was born. The marriage was brief. She worked for Dr. Neil McCullough, MD, Psychiatrist for 11 years. She then worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM, retiring at age 65. She went back to work for six years at NM One Call, and seasonally at BCBS of NM. Pat is survived by her six children: Linda Gass and husband Denny of Urbandale, Iowa, Patti Hathaway and husband Neil of Veguita, NM., Kathy Challancin and Husband Paul of Monroe, WA, James, Maureen, and Bobi Sue Thomson of Albq. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Kym, Eric, Shannon, Tony, Susie and Mitchel, and five great-grandchildren: Sean, Erin, Lucie, Kate and Sarah. Pat always felt close to her many MI relatives and kept in close touch through the years, and was also blessed with a wide circle of friends. Pat, a much-loved mother, grandmother and friend left this Earth for what she was certain was a greater life. She was excited to see what was on the other side. Because of her strong faith and the grace of God, she had no fear of death. She will be missed. Rosary will be said at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 1818 Coal Pl. SE, on July 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. On July 7, 2011, Mass will be at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 10:00 a.m., with reception immediately following in theParish Hall.
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