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GUILDERLAND, NY - Ingrid Magnussen, 83, of Schenectady, died at the VA Medical Center on August 6, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, June 18, 1930, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants Ingeborg and Harold Magnussen.
Ingrid grew up in Amenia, NY, and graduated from high school there. Following high school she attended and graduated from the nursing program at the Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn as a Registered Nurse. Ingrid went to work in the Sharon, CT, hospital. In 1960 she continued her nursing career by joining the United States Air Force and caring for the wounded of the Viet Nam War and retired as a Captain. In retirement she cared for her mother and father until their death. Then she moved to Guilderland, NY.
Ingrid is survived by her sister, Ann M. Bowen (Jim) of Guilderland, NY, brother Harold J. Magnussen (Lorraine) of Arlington, VA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sister, Solveig Everhardt (Lewis, deceased), pre-deceased Ingrid.
Ingrid enjoyed good books, fine meals, family and friends.
Ingrid was a member of the McKownville United Methodist Church, 1565 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 (Guilderland). A memorial service to celebrate Ingrid's life will be held there at 3:00PM on Sunday, August 25, 2013. To leave a special message for the family online, visit Newcomer Albany.com.
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Helen Long
August 14, 2013
Ann and Harold, My thoughts are with you both; I remember Ingrid fondly.
Helen Tobin Long
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Lori (Bowen) Randle
August 11, 2013
Rest in peace, Aunt Ingrid. I love you.
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