Mary Patricia Norcross

Mary Patricia "Pat" Norcross, 89 of Casper, passed away peacefully at Central Wyoming Hospice on Thursday, August 28th. She was born March 11, 1925 in Oklahoma City, the first born of Thomas and Nora Margaret Maher. She grew up in Oklahoma City, graduating from St. Mary's. During the war, she worked at Tinker Air Force Base, in Oklahoma City. She met Dan Norcross on a double date when neither parties liked their prospective dates, and were married April 11, 1946. They had 65 wonderful years together. Pat was very involved in the Catholic community, most especially Our Lady of Fatima. She thoroughly enjoyed socializing with her friends, and was a competitive bridge player, She is survived by her children, Phillip (Sue) Norcross, Susan (Lee) McDonald, Chris Norcross, Ross Norcross, Sarah (Brian) Gates, and Kevin (Helen) Norcross; 18 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pat was preceded in death by her son, Keith Vincent, daughter Lisa Lea, and her beloved husband Daniel. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with a reception to follow. At Pat's request, please wear bright colors to celebrate a beautiful and bright life. Interment will be at the Norcross Family Cemetery at Esterbook, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to the Central Wyoming Hospice, 315 South Wilson, Casper, WY 82601, or the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 7314 in Pat's memory.

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