"Judy, I always had fun working for Diz in the summer and enjoyed your mother s cooking. You have my sympathy. "
In loving memory of
Madge Potter
December 23, 1912 - January 18, 2012
Madge Elore (Thompson) Potter was born on December 23, 1912 in Amo Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota to Albert and Grace Thompson. She was baptized at the Amo Methodist Church. She received her education from District 49 country school and Jeffers High School where she graduated in 1930.
On December 20, 1930, Madge was united in marriage to Roy Malcolm Potter at Madge's parents' home. This marriage was blessed with four children, Jack, Vincent, Stuart and Judith. Madge and Malcolm farmed in Amo and Storden Townships for many years where Madge kept busy as a housewife and mother. In 1993, they moved to Windom. Malcolm passed away on July 31, 1996. Madge continued to live in Windom after he passed away. She moved into the Good Samaritan Society of Windom in July of 2010 and she remained there until passing away on Wednesday morning, January 18, 2012 at the age of 99.
Madge was a member of Amo Methodist Church where she had been a choir director and pianist. She will be remembered for her good cooking in her younger days and her love of music and teaching piano.
She is survived by her four children, Jack Potter and his wife, Roxy, of Windom; Vincent Potter and his wife, Sandy, of Syracuse, NY; Stuart Potter and his wife, Cheri, of Alden; and Judith Zahren, of Baltimore, MD; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Malcolm Potter; one son-in-law, Terry Zahren; two brothers, Gerald and Harold Thompson; one sister, Viola Reinitz.
Blessed be the memory of Madge Potter.
Memorials are preferred.
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"Mother inspired each of us in her positive spirit and her love of life. She lived her life with dignity, love of family and friends, and strong faith in our Creator. I will miss her, but I know she is singing with the angels!"
"What a sweet lady. Although I was young when Madge and Diz welcomed my brother Terry into the Potter family, I was aware of three things when it came to Madge: she was always smiling (always); what a great cook and baker; she wore that fancy "M" pin on her lapel. May your family find calm in knowing that this true lady was a blessing in our lives and is now sharing her sweet nature with those above. "
"We offer prayers to the Potter family with the passing of Madge. What a lady she was, always so positive and she had such a great laugh. She had a strong faith, which I'm sure brought her so far in life. God sure got a good one this week. She is probably singing, playing a piano, laughing, & having a blessed time. Awesome to be reunited with Diz & Terry. We know those three are whooping it up!! Life is meant to be shared and enjoyed to the fullest & I think Madge did just that. What a wonderful lady to have known & respected. May her funeral day be a day of remembrance and joy. "
"Judith, So Sorry to hear of the passing of Mother. Our sympathy to you and your family."
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"It is with tear filled eyes that we are separated for a short time from Madge but is with jubilation and great celebration that believers are welcomed into the presence of our holy God. The Bible is full of promises and one of my favorite promises, given to us by Jesus, is found in John 14:2-3 as recorded beautifully in the King James version of the Bible: ??In my Fathers house are many mansions---. I go to prepare a place for you. ---I will come again, and receive you unto my self; that where I am, there you may be also.? Before our savior went to the cross he prayed: ??Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory? John 17:24. If we could talk to Madge right now, I have no doubt that as much as she loved life on earth with her family, she would not want to leave the wonderful place she now calls home. Have a happy forever "
"Jack & Roxie, We're sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. "
"Our deepest sympathy to all Madge's family. She will be greatly missed. We so enjoyed our visits with Madge. She always had such wonderful stories of her memories of family and a great sense of humor. May God bring comfort in the loss of your Mother."
"Rest in peace, Madge, you've earned it! To her family I send my condolences. She was quite a lady!"
"Judy and Family - Madge was a wonderful person, easy to take care of, easy to love. I am so sorry for your loss of your Mother. But it was a good day for Madge. Take care of each other."
"Sending sympathy to the Potter family. Madge and Diz were such good neighbors out on the farm. Lots of memories. May the Lord give you the peace of knowing she is now where she should be. Let the memories of her comfort you. "