Barbara Jean Murray was greeted by all her late relatives, friends and pets on May 3, 2021. Barb was born in Poplar, Montana on February 15, 1948 to Robert and Patricia Murray. She spent most of her childhood in Brockton, Montana and attended Brockton Schools. She was a true Brockton Warriors fan till the end. Ever the childhood “tomboy,” she excelled in many sports and became a gifted grass dancer.
Barb attended her high school years at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Stephan, South Dakota. After graduation, she enlisted in the United States Air Force and completed her basic training in Massachusetts. Upon completion, she was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She was proud and honored to serve her county. After being honorably discharged she began a life of travel and adventure.
Her travels eventually landed her in working at Schlumberger Oil Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where she met and married Monte Stadel. They made their home in Woodward, Oklahoma. After many years of marriage, they divorced but remained close friends. Barb never had children of her own but was always proud of her role as Auntie or Grandma.
She had an adventurous life and certainly lived it by her own terms. She was truly a sweetheart! Her last request was to be cremated with no funeral services. Her ashes will be scattered in the Missouri River at a later date.
Barbara was proceeded in death by paternal grandparents Isaac and Adeline Murray, maternal grandparents Bud and Tiny Atkinson, parents Robert and Patricia Murray, sisters Dallas Falcon and Billie Gayle Murray Bemer. She is survived by sisters Cathy Murray, Patty Murray, brother Robert “Boy” (Theresa) Murray and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren that she loved like her own.