Celebrating
the life of Mr. M. Glenn Magaha, 80, of Frederick. Born Nov. 11, 1927, and
entered into everlasting rest, Jan. 2, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his
family.
He was the devoted husband of Helen
Heflin Magaha. He was the youngest and 14th child of the late John Henry and
Margaret Ann Myers Magaha of Charlestown, W.Va. He was a graduate of Charlestown
High School and attended Hampton-Sydney College in Hampton, Va.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of
58 wonderful years (he referred to as his angel), Helen Heflin Magaha.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his
two children, and their families: his son, Eric (Rick) Van Garth Magaha of
Middletown, and his daughter, Darlene R Grimes, and husband, John, (whom Glenn
fondly referred to as his “other son”), of Walkersville; his beloved
grandchildren, Daniel Van Garth Magaha, wife, Kristina; and two adorable
great-grandchildren, Logan Paul (2), and Serena Michelle (6 months) (Austin,
Texas), Stephanie Melissa (Magaha) Van Gorden, and husband Ian, (currently
stationed in Killeen, Texas). He is survived by his brother, Newton Magaha, and
two sisters, Elizabeth Adams and Bettie Slaughter.
Glenn was a beloved husband, brother, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, good neighbor and good Christian friend to all
who knew him.
Glenn served people and his
community in many ways. He was an active member of Calvary United Methodist
Church in Frederick, serving as lay leader, president, and teacher in Bible
study groups. He was a member of FSK Post 11 American Legion, BPO Elks #684,
Catoctin Club, and a lifetime member of the Suburban Kiwanis Club of Frederick,
receiving the honorary Hixson award for countless hours of community service.
Glenn is also a war veteran, serving in both the US Navy, in Guam, and the US
Army during the Korean War.
Glenn loved and
served his country, his family and friends, and his divine and merciful Lord.
Glenn and his wife Helen loved their family and
friends, and time spent with them. They loved to dance. They belonged to a
couple of dance clubs, from earlier years of square dancing to more recent days
of ball room dancing.
Glenn was an avid sports
fan, having himself played college football and quite the basketball star. In
fact the basketball court is where he and Helen first met.
Glenn was a hard worker, and held many jobs
during his lifetime, retiring as president and sales manager for Selinger
Associates.
We celebrate the life and gifts of
Glenn Magaha, our beloved.
The family will
receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6 at the Keeney and
Basford, PA Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. Services will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at The
Calvary
United Methodist Church, located at 131 W. Second Street, Frederick. The Rev.
Ken Dunnington officiating. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in
his memory may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St.,
Frederick, MD 21701.
Online condolences may be
shared with the family at www.keeneybasford.com.
