Kopald LaVerle ``Pat'', age 91, of St. Paul, died September 30, 2002. Our beloved Irish mother was truly a woman of valor. Her life was her family, her dog, Corky, her faith and gifts of loving kindness to others. Loved by all whose lives she touched, she will never be gone from our hearts. Preceded in death by husband, Lynn; son-in-law, John ``Pat'' McMurtrie. Survived by daughter, Mary Ann McMurtrie; son, Patrick ``Jim'' (Karen) Walders; grandsons, Patrick, Tim, Michael, David; and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial Gathering 7:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Cremation Society of MN 7110 France Ave. S. Edina 952-924-4100