Madeline M. Magers

Madeline McArthur Magers born November 8, 1925 in Louisville, Mississippi passed away Friday, August 8, 2008 at the age of 82 years. She retired from NEISD after 31 years as a teacher and administrator. Madeline graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943. She attended Baylor University and graduated from Incarnate Word College with a Masters Degree. If called upon day or night for help by her extended family or friends, she always came through with a smile, positive word, love and direction. Along with caring for a severely handicapped son she managed to create a complete and joyful home atmosphere for her family. Madeline was instrumental in helping to establishing Special Ed. for NEISD. Her entire life revolved around family, friends and her students. Madeline is preceded in death by: parents, Francis and E.T. McArthur, sister, Carmen Storrie, and son, Gary Magers. She is survived by: husband of 64 years, Arthur Magers; children, Tommy Magers and Ginger Magers; grandchildren, Scott Magers, Michelle Magers, Juliana Reisor and Rita Dodger; great grandchildren, Andrew Dodge and Bodie Dodge; siblings, Bobby McArthur, Truman Smythe and Jackie Field; and numerous other family members and friends. SERVICE Visitation will begin on Monday, August 11, 2008 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 12, 2008 at Mission Burial Park North. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday after the Graveside. A Reception will be held at Church following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, Bethesda Lutheran Home and Service, 600 Hoffmann Dr. Watertown, WI., or a charity of your choice. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.