On the evening of December 28, 2015, Merri Louise “Harden” Magee passed away in Chappell, NE. She was 58 years old when she passed.
Merri was born May 28, 1957 in Lexington, NE to Herbert and Janice Harden. On that same day her father purchased the family farm on Dodge Hill. She was the youngest of her seven siblings and had many fond memories growing up on the farm.
She graduated from North Platte High School in 1974. Merri was a bit of a nomadic soul, who was always on the go. She was a jack of all trades going from a farm wife to lawyer’s secretary to writing title insurance to a Mary Kay Consultant. In 2000 She began a new chapter in her life becoming a Union Operating Engineer, later getting her crane certification.
When she wasn’t working, she spent her time with her children and grandchildren. Her summers were spent at Lake McConaughy where she loved spending time with friends and family.
Survivors include her three children, son Elliot Garrison (Anchorage, AK); son Joshua Magee and grandson Roudy Magee (Curtis, NE); Daughter Haley Magee and grandson Charlie Magee (Chappell, NE)
Also surviving are 6 siblings, Larry Harden and wife Kathy (Denton, TX); Linda Torske (Annapolis, MD); Theresa Wright and husband Joe (Berrian Springs, IL); Bette Richardson (North Platte, NE); Janelle Wise and Husband Dale (Lincoln, NE); Tracey Harden (Cheyenne, WY)
She was preceded in death by her Father, Herbert Harden and Mother, Janice Harden.
A Merri Magee Memorial account has been set up at Adams Bank & Trust. Memorials can be given to the family or given directly to Adams Bank & Trust for Merri’s headstone. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in North Platte. Pastor Jim Nichols will be officiating. Burial will be following service at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte. Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Saturday January 2, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.