OGDEN - Eva Mae Martin Murray, 84, passed away Thursday (March 28, 2024) in Leawood, Kan., surrounded by her two children, Dawn Marie Babb (Ken) and daughters Nicole and Kaitlyn (Jesse and children) and Gregory Vernon Murray (Holly Beth) and daughters Mackenzie and Stella.
Eva was preceded in death by her father and mother, Vernon and Naomi (Loeffler) Martin of Ogden.
Also surviving are her brother, Earl V. Martin of Eureka; sister-in-law, Marlene Martin of Peoria; and Eva's husband of 39 years, Douglas Earl Murray of Mesa, Ariz.
Eva is also survived by her nephew Col. Paul Martin (USAF, Ret., Julie) of Tampa, Fla., and children and Linda Martin Sibio (Michael) of Ft Lauderdale, Fla., and children.
A visitation and celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph. Immediately following the celebration, Eva will be laid to rest in Patterson Cemetery alongside her beloved parents.
Eva's greatest love was her children, grandchildren, niece and nephew, all of whom received many handmade afghans, hats, scarves and other assorted products of her skill at knitting and crochet. She also possessed a clear knack at finding those little gems of mementos for birthdays and Christmases. Eva treasured family time and especially looked forward to the euchre games that would go late into the evening.
Besides being a dedicated daughter, mother and grandmother, Eva also was a professional with a successful career managing the office and finances of Unitherm Furnace and Missouri Heat Treat in Wentzville, Mo., until her retirement.
Eva then moved to Kansas City, Mo., enjoying retirement and being close to her children. While she was an avid Chiefs fan, she remained loyal to the St. Louis Cardinals, being sure to wear Cardinal red when she attended the I70 matchups between the KC Royals and Cardinals.
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