Obituary of Alice Etta Magdanz

Alice Etta (Condon) Magdanz “Mema”

Alice passed away peacefully June 6, 2019. She was born April 23, 1930 to Harold Leo Condon and Ceta Marcilla Condon in Burbank California. Alice spent most of her youth in Ruston and North Tacoma, Washington.

Alice attended Ruston Elementary school until the 8th grade then attended Stadium High School.

After high school, Alice worked at S.H. Kress department store in the lingerie department.

Alice met the love of her life Robert (Bob) Magdanz in Parkland, Washington. They married October 7, 1957. Alongside Bob, they ran Magdanz Hometown Hardware in Parkland for 40 years.

As a young woman, Alice and her friends were fans and followers of Tacoma’s Hockey Team the Rockets. Alice was a long time member of the Rebekah / Oddfellows Lodge. Alice and Bob were members of the Parkland Business Club. She volunteered for the Pierce County Well Child Clinic program, was a member of Parkland Co-operative nursery school, Parkland grade school PTA and Bluebird / Camp Fire Girl Leader.

After retirement Alice worked as a census taker in 2000 and the Puyallup Fair for 15 seasons for Nielsen’s Taffy Stand. Later in life, Alice enjoyed spending time with her family and neighbors, whether it was watching golf, the Seahawks or just enjoying social hour.

Alice was a surrogate Mother to many friends. She and Bob opened up their home for their daughter’s friends and young families in need of a place to stay. Alice was also a compassionate caregiver to her dear friends throughout her life. And she loved caring for her grandchildren, human and furry alike.

The family would like to thank her caregivers, Julie, Peggy, Terri and Jacqueline. Also thanks to Joanie at Harbor Lights for always brewed fresh decaf for Alice. And the family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Villa Cynthia for providing excellent and compassionate care of Alice.

Alice Magdanz lived her life with a fierce determination and was a kind lady who always recognized the best in people. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Friend.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Magdanz and Brother Harold (Sonny) Condon. She is survived by her daughters; Jane Magdanz (Joe Parke), Susan King (Ed King) and Sarah Magdanz (Todd Johnson), Grandchildren; Steven Neeley (Mary Neeley), Jacqueline and Sarah Jayne King. Alice’s Brother’s children have always held a special in her in heart. She is Aunt Alice to generations of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will take place at VFW Post 4741 N Baltimore St. Tacoma, WA. 98407, on July 14th, 1:00 to 4:00 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to an animal charity of your choice.