Gary Jean Magathan obituary: Gary Jean Magathan's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Gary Jean Magathan
1942 - 2015

Obituary photo of Gary Jean  Magathan, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Gary Jean  Magathan, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Gary Jean Magathan
1942 - 2015

Gary Jean Magathan, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015.
Gary was born to Willis and Martha (Wilson) Magathan on February 27, 1942 in Topeka, KS.

He attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Washburn University. Gary retired from the State of Kansas, Department of Health and Environment as a Food and Drug Inspector in 2002.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Sanders, Gainesville, GA; two grandchildren, Morgan and Trey; his brother Philip Magathan (Janice), Overland Park, KS; and niece Lauren Kirkegaard (Kory), Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Contributions may be made in Gary’s name to the College of Arts and Sciences, Biology Department, Washburn University Foundation, 1729 SW MacVicar Ave. Topeka, KS 66604.

A memorial service will be held at Mt. Hope Mausoleum Chapel on June 6, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.



















Gary Jean Magathan, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015.
Gary was born to Willis and Martha (Wilson) Magathan on February 27, 1942 in Topeka, KS.

He attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Washburn University. Gary retired from the State of Kansas, Department of Health and Environment as a Food and Drug Inspector in 2002.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Sanders, Gainesville, GA; two grandchildren, Morgan and Trey; his brother Philip Magathan (Janice), Overland Park, KS; and niece Lauren Kirkegaard (Kory), Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Contributions may be made in Gary’s name to the College of Arts and Sciences, Biology Department, Washburn University Foundation, 1729 SW MacVicar Ave. Topeka, KS 66604.

A memorial service will be held at Mt. Hope Mausoleum Chapel on June 6, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.



















Services & Gatherings

Service

Saturday, June 06, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Mt. Hope Mausoleum Chapel 4700 SW 17th Topeka, Kansas

Interment

Mt. Hope Cemetery
4700 SW 17th Topeka, KS 66604

Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family

Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family

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