Obituary of Patricia "Pat" Ruth Wilson

Our beloved mother Patricia “Pat” Ruth Wilson, 88, of Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away on May 29, 2023. She was born to parents Jack Francis Murden and Ruth Margaret Murden, on July 6, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lived a life full of faith, family, food, love and adventure all the way to the end.

Pat graduated from Central High School in 1952 and attended the University of Minnesota. She worked as an Administrative Professional with the highest security clearances for the US Government in Washington, DC, Tokyo, Japan and Minneapolis in the 1950-60s. She was awarded the “Federal Civilian Employee of the Year” honor in 1965 among many other superior performance recognitions.

Pat met Alex Wilson in 1961. They were married on October 17, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN. Together they raised 4 children: Sarah Cederstrom, Blair Wilson, Alistair Wilson, Ruth Harris. She and Alex ran an antique and interior design business for many years. She spent the last 3 decades of her career working at Shephard of the Lake and Oak Grove Presbyterian churches as Office Manager. She ‘retired’ 3 times, and finally hung up her work boots in 2017 at 83 years old.

Patricia is survived by her children Sarah, Blair (Carol), Alistair (Jody), Ruth (Brian). Grandchildren Alexander, Stephanie, Mairi, Ashley, Andrew, Ian, Colin, Tori, Lindsey, Jack, Chloe and Evie. She was preceded in death by parents Jack and Ruth Murden, sister Barb Nelson, husband Alex Wilson and idol Elvis Presley.

We would like to give special thanks to the staff and residents at Presbyterian Homes in Bloomington for providing such amazing care, companionship and community to her over the past two years.

Services will be on Monday, June 5 at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, MN. The visitation will start at 10am and ceremony at 11am, with a reception featuring White Castles and Pat’s favorite music following.  Memorials can be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or National Audubon Society.