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William "Bill" Magill '40 January 31, 2011 11:03 AM
Published in (Sarasota FL) Herald Tribune from January 29 to January 30, 2011
William Hafer "Father Bill" Magill
Magill, William Hafer
Feb. 24, 1919 - Jan. 26, 2011
The Reverend William Hafer "Father Bill" Magill PhD, 91, of Venice, formerly of Dallas Texas, Denver, Colo., Kansas City, Mo. died Jan. 26, 2011.
A Memorial Service, will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Venice. Internment will be in Denver, Colo.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia S. of Venice; a daughter, Beverly Magill Denney of Marietta, Ga.; sons, William S. of Springfield Mo., Todd S. of Marietta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren; son in law, Jimmy R. Denney of Marietta, Ga.
Father Magill was born in Oklahoma, raised in Texas and educated at Texas A & M and Nashotah House Seminary. He retired as Rector of St. Luke's parish in Denver, Colo., moving to Venice Fla. in 1985. Subsequently serving 37 Parishes in Florida as Interim, Consultant and Conflict management and mediation.
Prior to his Ordination in 1960 Fr. Bill served his country during WWII as a Marine Corps Fighter Pilot. Flying the f4u Corsair he received two Distinguished Flying Crosses, as well as five Air Medals. He flew 89 combat missions.
Father Magill is a Master Mason and a Shriner. He was Potentate of SAHIB in 1991 and Imperial Chaplain of the Shrine of North America 1981-82.
He has slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God.
May he rest in peace!
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts to be given to Sahib Temple, Sarasota for the Children's Hospitals.
William Hafer "Father Bill" Magill
Magill, William Hafer
Feb. 24, 1919 - Jan. 26, 2011
The Reverend William Hafer "Father Bill" Magill PhD, 91, of Venice, formerly of Dallas Texas, Denver, Colo., Kansas City, Mo. died Jan. 26, 2011.
A Memorial Service, will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Venice. Internment will be in Denver, Colo.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia S. of Venice; a daughter, Beverly Magill Denney of Marietta, Ga.; sons, William S. of Springfield Mo., Todd S. of Marietta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren; son in law, Jimmy R. Denney of Marietta, Ga.
Father Magill was born in Oklahoma, raised in Texas and educated at Texas A & M and Nashotah House Seminary. He retired as Rector of St. Luke's parish in Denver, Colo., moving to Venice Fla. in 1985. Subsequently serving 37 Parishes in Florida as Interim, Consultant and Conflict management and mediation.
Prior to his Ordination in 1960 Fr. Bill served his country during WWII as a Marine Corps Fighter Pilot. Flying the f4u Corsair he received two Distinguished Flying Crosses, as well as five Air Medals. He flew 89 combat missions.
Father Magill is a Master Mason and a Shriner. He was Potentate of SAHIB in 1991 and Imperial Chaplain of the Shrine of North America 1981-82.
He has slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God.
May he rest in peace!
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts to be given to Sahib Temple, Sarasota for the Children's Hospitals.
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