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Jerald Magee Obituary
JERALD "JERRY" JOHN MAGEE
February 28, 1927 ~ May 6, 2018
"Jerry's kind and gentle ways will be greatly missed
by his family and friends."
Dr. Jerald "Jerry" John Magee was born on Feb. 28, 1927 in Scotts Mills, OR to John William Magee and Edith Kellogg Magee. He passed away on May 6, 2018 in Newberg, OR. He graduated from Silverton High School in 1945, George Fox College in 1950, and Oregon Health Sciences University Dental School in 1961.
Jerry served in the Army from 1945 to 1946 at the end of WWII.
He practiced dentistry in Vancouver, WA from 1961 until he retired in 1994.
Jerry had a great love and awe of God's creation. His hobbies included spelunking, identifying plants, and fishing among other outdoor activities. He also had a great interest in Native American artifacts.
Jerry was an active member of the Friends Church, a member and past secretary and president of the Clark County Dental Society, and a lifetime member of the American Dental Association.
For 57 years, Jerry was the loving husband of Connie Jarvill Magee, who survives him; with his daughters, Tamara Cammack (Dan) and Lisa Sorestad (Allen); brothers, Harold, Kenneth and Warren Magee; grandchildren, Forrest Cammack, Rebekah Klatt, William Cammack, Kristiane Ransbarger and Anders Sorestad; and great-grandchildren, Laurel, Ember and Dane Ransbarger.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Hays; and brother, Maurice Magee.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jerry's Life on Friday, May 11th at 10:00 a.m. at Newberg Friends Church, 307 South College St., Newberg, OR.
Donations in Jerald's name are welcome and appreciated and may be made to Friendsview Retirement Community for the Resident Assistance Fund, 1301 Fulton St., Newberg, OR 97132.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerald Magee
5 Entries
Mary Ann Egging
May 15, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Magee's passing. When I first came to Vancouver in 1973, Dr Magee's daughter Lisa was in my 3rd grade class( I was her teacher) and recommended him to me. I thought he was a wonderful dentist. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mary Ann Curtis Egging
Duke Simpson
May 11, 2018
Jerry was an exemplary dentist and alway was so very pleasant to me as a fellow dentist. He was a great human being who would always be smiling. He worked hard and was proud of our profession and I really admired him. He will be missed. Time goes so fast.
Anne Montei Reebs
May 9, 2018
Jerry, I was just thinking of you in last few days of your most kind and gentle dental services to me and your excellent modeling as church elder, parent and friend. I will always remember you with gratitude for your impact on our world.
Teresa Halvorsen (White now)
May 9, 2018
What a wonderful man! So sorry to hear this. He was a great boss to work for. He taught me about life along with dentistry as I was only 18 when I started working for him. He will be missed. I was just talking about him 2 days before he passed!!
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Sandi Roberts
May 8, 2018
I worked for Dr. J.J. Magee as his Dental Assistant, for 5 1/2 years and it was a joy to work for him and all the staff. We always had a laugh or two each day. Dr. Magee was an excellent dentist and every procedure he did was perfect. I felt honored to be able to work for such a nice man. He always thanked his staff for a job well done each day.
I will treasure the memories!
Sandi Roberts
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