Joseph William Mager, Jr., born July 6, 1947, went to Heaven Wednesday, May 21, 2014. He was a member of Seattle Baptist Church in Edmonds, Washington, where he was a faithful servant. He taught "The Sunshine Class" until mid-2006, when he became too ill. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph William, Sr., and Joanne Grebin Mager, his brothers, James Budd and Matthew Mager. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cindy; daughter, Mary Mager of Columbus, Ohio; son, Joseph III (Tammy); son Peter (Cassy); daughter Rebecca Mager-Cordle (Andrew) of Atlanta, Georgia; and grandsons Diego and Estevan. He is also survived by a brother, Harry Christopher Mager of Baltimore, Ohio; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Joe proudly served in the United States Navy from March 10, 1966, until his honorable discharge December 9, 1971.
Tributes
Joe Mager III wrote on Aug 29, 2014:
"Dad - I miss you so much and was thinking of you today. Hence, I found this site. You are my hero and your grandsons miss you so much. We will see you again soon and the promise that I whispered into your ear the day you passed will be kept!
Semper fidelis Dad. Your proud son, Joe III"
mary agosta wrote on Aug 2, 2014:
"Joe sure are going to miss you."
Glenn and Kathy Hargrove wrote on Jun 12, 2014:
"Joe and you were special friends to us, never to be forgotten. Praise God we will all be together again...our glorious hope!!"
chris mager wrote on Jun 12, 2014:
"nothing but good memories when I think of us growing up you were the only brother I had left now I know you will never suffer again your brother CHRIS "
Jackie Gordon wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"Cindy, Remembering you and the family and asking the Lord to comfort and guide and supply. Love and God's riches blessings. Jackie
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mary agosta wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"I am so pleased to have known Joe mager. He was a fine man and a great person. He was such a good friend. Joe will never be forgotten. R.I.P.Joe"
Dan and Lori Nesser and family wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"Our prayers are with you and the family. I can honestly say I know some of what you're feeling and going through and my heart aches for you, may God bless you all."
Nadine wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"God bless and comfort you in your home and thoughts Ms. Mager. Than you and Mr. Mager for being a blessing to me and many others. "
Joan Redlin wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"Cindy and Family, I am so thankful The Lord brought the Mager family into our lives. You and Joe have impacted so many lives and you are well loved all over the country. May The Lord put his loving arms around you today and in the days to come. With much love - Joan"
penny wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"Praying for you and your family. Preacher and I were talking about you a while back. About old days in Michigan. Take care and rest in God's comforting arms"
Tom and Tabby Lipnick wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"So glad we were lucky enough to spend Christmas and Bew Years with Mr Mager! I will never forget how excited he was to have all the family together! We felt like we had known him for years! He will be greatly missed. Love the Mager family!!"
Becky Stelzer (Poer) wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family during this time. Will see him again- what hope. "
Dolores Cutlip wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"Knowing that Joe is now face to face with Jesus must give you comfort and peace. God bless all who will miss him. He was a wonderful man."
Jan Pearson wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"My prayers are with you all. And in the days to come also. I can remember when I met all of you the kids were so little. As the time has flown by since then, so will time pass till we all gather in heaven. The promise of things to come ..... "
Christine whitehead wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"Mrs.Mager, Joe, Pete and Rebecca,
my deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. Mr.Mager was a wonderful man, but I know you all know that so well. I was blessed to know him, and will always remember his smile and the many smiles he brought to me! God bless each of you and you will be in my prayers."
James M Budd III wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
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Nina Smith wrote on Jun 11, 2014:
"God Bless you Mr. Mager may your hornet home be filled with love. What a blessing it was to know and remember you. Much love to the family as well with heartful hugs."