"Nancy, Jeff, and family, I am so sorry to hear about Maggie's passing. She was so brave. I wish we could have spent more time together."
In loving memory of
Maggie Lynn Eden
Maggie Eden, a loving sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully in Scottsdale surrounded by family on September 29 after a long battle with end stage renal failure.
She was born on June 8, 1975 in Arlington, TX and moved with her parents to Scottsdale in 1977. She received a kidney transplant in 1998 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Maggie was forever grateful to the wonderful transplant team who gave her 19 years of renewed health and her Uncle Don for the generous gift of his kidney.
After her transplant and completing her 2-year degree at Scottsdale Community College, Maggie worked at Amy's Hallmark and later at Sarah's/Rose's Hallmark in Scottsdale. She loved her regular customers and the ever-changing Hallmark holiday decorations. Maggie 's passions were movies, books, all things related to entertainment, and animals both great and small.
One of her favorite memories was of watching, from her hotel in London, the Queen's horses being taken out for their daily exercise.
Maggie was preceded in death by her loving grandparents Keith and Evelyn Sasser of Scottsdale. She is survived by her mother Nancy Eden, younger brother Jeff, his wife Melissa, and their daughter Brianna, all of Scottsdale. Her uncle, Don Sasser of Sun City, her cherished friend, Brenda Strickler of Dallas, TX, her grandfather, Dale Eden of Boerne, TX, and numerous relatives in AZ, NC, TN, OK, GA, KS, and TX also survive her.
A private service was held at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary in Scottsdale. Donations may be made in honor of Maggie to: Halo Animal Rescue, a no-kill and animal rescue facility. halorescue.org (602-971-9222)
Tributes
"Sweet Maggie. We will always treasure the time you spent with us at Sarah's Hallmark. You were a gift to us and to so many others. Much love to you and your family. Dee & Jack"
"Nancy, Jeff, Melissa, and Brianna, I am so very sorry for the loss of my friend Maggie. She was so special to me. We had a good talk on the phone a week before she passed. I will certainly miss her especially when I come to visit. Thoughts and prayers for each of you during this difficult time. Love to all. Mamie"
"Jeff I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. May God's love surround you and your family. I know you will miss her. Jo Matthew"