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Magdalene Lavine

  • On December 8, 2017
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Magdalene Lavine, age 88, of Saratoga, CA passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017. Born on July 23, 1929 in Calmar, IA. Loving mother of Bruce (Marjolijn) Lavine, Mark (Diane) Lavine and Julia Lavine. Cherished grandmother of Sander, Anika, Sam, Sofia, Ben, Daniel and Sarah. She was preceded in death by her 9 siblings.

Magdalene was a very brave and independent woman who left home at the age of 18 to travel to California where she attended UCLA and married Richard. She was a talented painter and writer, and an avid reader. Magdalene will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be held on February 17, 2018 at 11 AM at Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga, CA. Arrangements have been entrusted Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.

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6 Comments

Kim A.
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. While I served as her caregiver for only a few days, she left a lasting impression as a woman with amazing artistic gifts, coupled with a sweet sensitivity and compassion. She never grasped just how talented she was. Her paintings were incredible, and she was such a good writer. I enjoyed reading the stories she shared with me. Truly a phenomenal woman.
Judy Hyatt
Dear Julia: My condolences to you and your family. it sounds like your mother was a very interesting and talented person.
Chris Buckley
Dear Julia, Bruce and Mark, My deepest sympathy to you and your families for the loss of your mom. I remember her so foundly, her attentiveness and interest and care when friends of her kids came around. Her talents and zest. Her realness and values and insights she shared in tidbits, sprinkled at the right moment, as we navigated our youth. Her independence and her faith. May you find comfort and peace with her transition. Her presence has evolved, as she has and will always be there as you do too. With love.
Karla NacCary
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. You posted a beautiful picture of a lovely woman inside and out.
Marjolein Blok-Dignum
I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories and look after each other. Lots of love and strength Marjolein
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