Born August 2, 1920 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Anna Butler. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Frederick J. Magsamen, a son, Sgt. Frederick Magsamen and by a great-granddaughter, Julia Bowersox.
She attended Community Lutheran Church in Frankford, Delaware and was active in the local Senior Center. She enjoyed the beach, fishing, traveling with her husband, and spending wintertime in Florida.
Surviving is a daughter, Janet Bowersox and husband Paul, of Westminster and Bethany Beach, DE; grandchildren, Brian Bowersox, and wife Nancy of Westminster, Paul Bowersox and wife, Deb of Gettysburg, and Sarah Cody and husband, James of Chesapeake, VA; eight great-grandchildren; and three siblings.
Graveside services and inurnment in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware will be private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made in her name to Community Lutheran Church, 30897 Omar Road, Frankford, DE 19945