Kathleen “Kathy” Murray Pratt, 78, passed away October 7, 2022, in Dallas.
Kathy was born in 1944 in St. Paul and raised in Preston, Minn. After graduating from Preston-Fountain High School in 1962, Kathy attended St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She completed her education at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1966 with a degree in speech-language pathology. Kathy met her husband Bill while they were students. They married in 1968 and eventually settled in Minnetonka, Minn., where they raised two children.
Kathy enjoyed a long career as a speech pathologist. She was integral in establishing the speech and language therapy program at St. David’s Center in Minnetonka and spent many years working in the Minnetonka School District. Kathy found great fulfillment teaching students in the schools’ special education programs, particularly those with autism.
In retirement, Kathy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as traveling with her husband and friends. Kathy loved all dogs, but especially wheaten terriers; a hand of bridge with friends, a long walk or round of golf during a Minnesota summer, Gophers and Vikings football, and Twins baseball; and a good game of Scrabble. She will be remembered for her sharp sense of humor and generous Midwestern hospitality.
Survived by her husband of 54 years, Bill; children Michael (Kristen) of Dallas and Katie (Tim Leiman) of Chicago, and granddaughters Murray and Evelyn Pratt.
She is preceded in death by her parents George and Margaret Murray, and brother Bill Murray.
Private committal service will take place in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.