GEORGE M. MADDEN

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George M. Madden, 77, was born in Maryville, Mo., on Nov. 13, 1934. George passed away at home surrounded by his wife and loved ones October 26, 2012, due to complications of gastric cancer. He graduated from Maryville HS in 1952, then attended MU, Maplewoods CC and Rockhurst University. George was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Laneata Madden and brother, Larry Madden. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Madden; brother, Bob (Carol) Madden; sister, Marilyn Brown; five children, Steve (Jeanna) Madden, Edie (Kim) Hays, John (Jennie) Madden, Stacie Madden, and Quent (Shelly) Madden; three stepchildren, Pam (Bob) Riley, John (Sherri) Griffin III, and Tim (Lori) Griffin, 16 grandchildren, Nicholas Hays, Jessie Cook, Shannon Hays, Jim Mertell, Andrew, Ryan, and Kelley Madden, Melanie, Ian, and Kiley Madden, Michelle and Brian Riley, John Griffin IV, Amanda, Libby, and Sam Griffin; and five great grandchildren, Ava and Peyton Cook, Serenity Hays, Isabelle Mertell and Carter Riley. George worked for General Motors/EDS for 37 years in data processing. He had an incredible zest for life and had never met a stranger. George was an active member of St. Therese Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society and YMCA. Over the years he kept active as a Boy Scout leader, member of AARP, founding member of the Northland Genealogy Society and president of the local SAR chapter. He enjoyed dealing in antiques. He donated over six gallons of blood. He and Charlene were foster parents and CASA workers. They traveled to all the 50 states and many countries abroad as well as several cruises. Rest peacefully Dear George, pain free! You are now one of our angels. All our love, go in peace. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at St. Therese Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at St. Therese. A Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Society Pantry c/o St. Therese Church. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnwhitechapel.com Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119 (816) 452-8419. D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-452-8419 www.dwnwhitechapel.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Oct. 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE MADDEN

5 Entries

Kathy Irvine

November 18, 2012

Dear Charlene and family,
I just learned of George's death I am so sad that I was unable to attend his service. He was such a special person and always had a smile. I will never forget the hours he spent with Dad in his last days. He was such a comfort to have around.
May you Rest In Peace, dear friend.

Otto Grand babies

otto rieke

October 31, 2012

Very sorry to family extended of George, who was an entertaining and caring man. Party with the angels, George, and thank you forever for leaving at least one dear angel back on Earth, dear lovely daughter Stacie.

Trish Whitney

October 30, 2012

George was a "One of a kind" genuine guy with a good sense of humour!! He was more like a brother than a brother-in-law, and someone who's been in my life for 40 years, that is 75% of my entire life. What a legacy he has left because in all of the aforementioned time, I can't remember EVER having an ill-feeling toward him. There are VERY FEW people one can say that about!! There are Sooooo Many fond memories, too numerous to name. I'm sad because I will never hear Charlene again say "Oh George!" I'll never again hear him read the paper aloud, or hear his chatter as he was completing a task,,, any task. I guess I've always been holding out for a guy like George and now realize that there was only ONE George and I'm so thankful that he & Charlene found each other. They were a perfect match!!
Charlene,,, my heart aches for You and the lonely times that You'll endure.. But I KNOW You'll make it, You have Soooooo Many that Love & Care for You, just make sure You add my name to the list of people You can call on at Anytime!!!

Go in Peace Dear George & Say Hello to Mom, Dad & Glenn!!! XOXOXO! Love You

Steve Madden

October 30, 2012

I don't know where to start. He was my father, a friend and a mentor.
Words can't express the extent that I'll miss him. I have so many memories
and stories that I've shared and will continue to share the rest of my life.
His soul may have passed on, but Dad will never die. Thank you all for
your thoughts and prayers.

stacey snapp phillips

October 30, 2012

Charlene and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. George will be missed by so many...I will always remember Georges funny sence of humor, his jokes that left us in tears, and his laugh that always put a smile on everyone's face!! Charlene our thoughts and prayers are with you and his loved ones , he will be greatly missed..Stacey Snapp Phillips

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