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Anna Rasmussen's Latest Achievements
She is the granddaughter of John
and Diana Magrann. Anna recently graduated from
high school,
received highest honors as the top cadet of
the Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol 2021 Encampment, and passed her
2-hour Check Flight. That means that Anna is now a licensed Private
Pilot!
Excerpt from Civil Air Patrol Headquarters:
Thursday, July 15, 2021, Cadet Anna Rasmussen from
Minnesota Wing became the 105th cadet to earn her Private Pilot
Certificate via Cadet Wings. Attached is a picture with the below write
up from an “Utterly Thrilled Flight Instructor”, Maj Jim Zurales.
C/SSgt Anna Rasmussen of Viking
Composite Squadron enjoyed one of life’s greatest moments when she
passed her FAA Private Pilot checkride on Thursday 15 July.
Our own Maj Catherine Plasschaert served as
the Designated Pilot Examiner as the adventure was flown in Cessna 172
N98987 at the Airlake Airport in Lakeville.
Having worked hard to complete her written
exam b and solo in time to apply for the Cadet Wings Scholarship last
Fall, she was selected as a recipient which covered the cost of her
remaining flight training.
This dynamic and highly competent cadet was
always prepared, flew extremely well, and had a fantastic attitude.
She was one of the most enjoyable students
with whom I’ve ever had the pleasure to train.
And it was no surprise to me to learn she
earned the distinction of Honor Cadet at this summer’s encampment.
With eyes on an aviation career, this cadet
will go far and excel in all her aeronautical endeavors.
Please join me in offering CONGRATULATIONS
to Minnesota Wing’s newest Private Pilot, C/SSgt Anna Rasmussen!!
Maj Jim Zurales
Utterly Thrilled Flight Instructor [Delta
Air Lines Senior Pilot]
Congratulations, Joshua Kintz!
Joshua Ryan Kintz graduated from Bella Vista High School in Fair
Oaks, CA on June 3, 2021. He is the son of Christopher J. Kintz, who is
the son of Kathy Kintz, who is the daughter of Peg Magrann, who is the
daughter of Tom Magrann Sr, son of John Lawrence Magrann.
Happy 100th birthday, Peg Jones (nee Magrann)!
Peg is the sister of Tom Magrann (husband of Mary Jane). Peg just turned
100! Just 5 years ago, at age 95, she retired from working full-time for
the Orange County Health Department. She then worked as a
volunteer in her local library.
Congratulations Anna Rasmussen (granddaughter of John and Diana Magrann)
Our 17-year old granddaughter, Anna Rasmussen, was honored to win a Wings of
Flight Scholarship. She just had her first flights on the scholarship, a
series of night flights around the Twin Cities -- 8 landings at 5
airports in 2.5 hours. She nailed them all!
Congratulations Molly and Kevin Forrest!
Wilder Gregory Forrest, born 12/11/2020
He is perfect, safe, and healthy!
7 pounds, 0.03 oz, and 18.5 inches
Congratulations Anna Rasmussen!
From Uncle John’s wife, Diana: Her son, Christopher,
has a daughter Anna, 18, who just did a solo flight for the first time
today. Both Anna and her sister, Lauren, are in the Minneapolis Civil
Air Patrol - an auxiliary of the United States Air Force - and both
recently got their first promotion. She is a great student and her
instructor’s all-time favorite student. He’s an active Delta pilot with
36 years of experience. Unbelievable timing as just 2 hours after her
solo, the CAP sent out an email shutting down all flight training for
now due to COVID-19. We didn’t know it at the time, but this was the
last morning to solo for the rest of the year (which is the deadline for
the scholarship). Once she passes her written ground school exam, she
will be qualified to apply for the amazing scholarship that would pay
for the rest of her private pilot training expenses. She is
also lead ballerina and teaches ballet at her dance studio, and sings
and plays keyboard at Church.
Congratulations Tom and Andria Jones!
They welcomed Arlo Ezra Thomas Jones in April this year!
Big brother Finn seems happy!
Congratulations Maverick Thomas Forrest!
Baptized October 27,2019,
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Godfather & Granpa Thomas J Magrann III
Congratulations Molly and Kevin Forrest!
Molly and Kevin had their first child, Maverick Thomas Forrest on July
9, 2019. His Grandpa, Mac Magrann says: "He was born on my birthday,
couldn't be more pleased! Grandson #3, 5 pounds, 14 oz, 19 inches."
Congratulations Chris Rasmussen
We have a True Gentleman in the family!
So proud of Christopher!
His whole school nominates then votes on ten awards.
Christopher was nominated for Good Samaritan and True Gentleman.
(He was also nominated last
year, his first year at Southwest Christian. Hard to believe he’ll
graduate in a year and a half.)
He’s at the top left in the family photo. He is
the grandson of Diana Magrann, wife of John Magrann.
Congratulations Molly and Kevin
Molly Magrann and Kevin Forrest were married
Sept 2, 2017 in Laguna Beach, CA
Congratulations Meghan Magrann!
We have a new family member!
Meghan had her first baby August 28, 2017.
She weighs 8 lbs.
Welcome, Margarita MaryJane Magrann!
We will miss you, Barbara Anne McQuire
(nee Magrann).
Barb got the bad news a
couple months back that her cancer had returned, limited options.
She and her husband Larry made it out
California for a last visit last month, and on return to NY things went
downhill very quickly.
She was admitted to hospital just about 10
days ago. The cancer went to her brain, so it was just onto hospice
care; she passed very quickly and painlessly.
We are grateful for that, and we are glad
that she made one last visit to say farewell.....
Barbara is the daughter of Dr. John Magrann and his first wife,
Barbara Lonergan.
Congratulations Molly Magrann and Kevin Forrest!
Molly and Kevin have been dating for 7 years.
Wedding plans are for September 2 in Laguna Beach, CA.
Molly is a Family and Marriage Therapist.
Kevin will graduate as a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine this December.
They currently live in Aliso Viejo, CA, but have plans to move to his
home in Lake Arrowhead after graduation. They hope to open a Wellness
Center where both will have their practice. They both enjoy surface at
the beach and water skiing in Lake Arrowhead.
Congratulations Connor Reed!
Great news for Jim and Tommie Magrann’s grandson!
Connor Reed celebrates with his Concordia teammates after
winning a National Championship in lacrosse.
Connor Reed, who plays lacrosse for Concordia University (#16 on top)
celebrates after winning a National Championship. Concordia was ranked
#2 in the Country. Connor was named to the All-Academic team and
All-League.
Congratulations Ethan Reed!
Great news for Jim and Tommie Magrann’s grandson!
Ethan Reed, a pitcher, outfielder for his high school baseball team, the
Aliso Niguel Wolverines has verbally consented to a scholarship offer to
the University of Southern California for the class of 2018. He had
received numerous offers but the thrill of attending USC won him over.
Ethan also plays basketball for Aliso Niguel and last week he was
selected Wolverine of the year for his team.
That's a slam dunk homerun!
Congratulations Tommy + Andria Jones!
Tommy and Andria Jones welcomed their son, Finley
Peter Jones, into the world on January 11th, 2017. He weighed 7 lbs 1 oz
and was 20 inches long. Mom and baby are both doing well, and everyone
is really excited about the growing family.
Judy Pruett (1942-2016)
On 11/21/16 Judy passed away from a heart attack. She had been under
the care of a doctor after spend a week in the hospital and
everything seemed good.
Service is scheduled for Friday
12/2/16, 11:30. It will be held at Coast Hills Church,
5 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, Ca 92656
Judy James Pruett was born
to Jim and Marge James on August 12, 1942 in Compton, Ca.
Judy graduated from Compton H.S. in 1960 and later attended Compton
Junior College. After college Judy began working for Dr. John
Magrann and Dr. Chris Johnson. While working for Dr. Magrann she met
her first husband Jim
Magrann and married on August
25. 1964. Judy
and Jim had three children; Christine, Kimberly and Mark and were
married until their divorce in 1985.
Judy married Ace Pruett and was happily married until her passing on
November 21, 2016. Judy is survived by her sister Janice Thompson, her
husband Ace, two children ( Kim and Mark ) and 8 grandchildren:
Ashley, Brooke, Connor, Emma, Ethan, Gunnar, Lolla and Kai. She also
had two stepsons, Mike and Jeff Pruett.
Judy was the definition of
busy and productive and she loved her children and grandchildren.
She was always available in helping Mark’s baseball team with
snacks, meetings and was a working force when Christine and Kim
played softball, taking over full duties with the snack trailer. She
did all the ordering and stocked the trailer herself, spending as
much as 20 hours on the weekends.
Judy was a loving mother
and grandmother.
Goodbye Nana, you will be missed!
Congratulations Hunter Wood!
Hunter is now training Level 5 in the Junior Olympics! Click the video
below!
https://youtu.be/KYvtLSF3iFs
Congratulations Peg Jones!
Peg finally retired from working full time. She set a new record for the
Magrann's, which was previously held by her father, who retired at age
90. Peg is 95 years old. What will she do with her time now? She might
volunteer at a local library or Senior Citizen Center!
Congratulations Sandy Corder!
Sandy received tonight the
City Manager's Annual Agassiz Award for Teamwork in Customer Service.
Agassiz is one of the highest peaks in the
Flagstaff mountain range.
Congratulations John Moran!
John Moran, son of Trish Moran (nee Magrann) married
Melody on 10/17/15
Congratulations Tommy Jones!
Tommy Jones was married to Andria on 10/11/15 in
Kauai! Unfortunately, his grandmother, Carmen, passed away the day
before.
Carmen Terrazas: She will be missed!
From Lucie Jones:
My Mom, Carmen Terrazas passed
away peacefully in her sleep with no pain early on Friday morning
October 9th. she is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Carmen was born and raised in the Los
Angeles area where she met and married my father Ralph at the age of 15
and remained married to him for the next 60 years.
Carmen resided at the Sunrise Assisted
Living Home in Yorba Linda where she lived with my father until he
passed away several years ago.
Carmen, Mary, Victoria, Avila,
Terrazas was the youngest of eight children and never knew her father
because he died three months before she was born.
Carmen was born on February 26th1935 she
was 79 years old when she passed away.
Now the only remaining sibling in the Avila
Family is Carmen’s sister Gloria.
Carmen was a caring, generous,
and loving woman.
She would give you the shirt off her back
if you needed it.
Carmen was also very protective of her
children to her we could do no wrong even though we were four little
rascals.
Carmen will be missed but she will live in my heart
and the hearts of others forever.
Lucie Jones
Congratulations to Emma Reed
Daughter of Kim (Magrann) Reed and Chad Reed
Our grandaughter Emma just received the award for Champions of Character
along with a $ 1,000 scholarship award.
O.C. Athletes, coaches selected for CIF-SS Champions for Character
Awards.
Emma Reed was one of two top Orange County high school athletes awarded
the CIF Southern Section to receive this year's Champions for Character.
Congratulations to Emma!
Diana Magrann has news!
Diana says this
This is from Jacques LaPointe, a delightful Arabian horse breeder in
North Carolina who bought a Repligraph© (oil-on-canvas reproduction) of
one of my paintings after he saw the original in Memphis. He was
just building his house then and designed the foyer around the painting.
When he heard Anna and Lauren loved horses (Catie wasn’t born yet) he
sent a model of one of his champion horses to the girls and gave me a
gift subscription to two beautiful Arabian Horse magazines, and a case
of wine. Jacques’ daughter Lisa (pictured with him below) is an
excellent rider and teaches two of Ringo Starr’s relatives. Great guy,
so thoughtful of him to send this. Ringo looks amazing.
Jacques says this: How crazy is this...last weekend, Ringo Starr was in
Charlotte visiting with his cousin...Alison Starkey. Alison is a
very good friend of my daughter, Lisa. Since both Alison's son &
daughter take riding lessons here every Saturday...Ringo decided to come
along to watch. When they arrived, I got a call to go to the barn, and
sure enough...there he was watching Alison's daughter ride. After the
kids had their riding lessons, they brought Ringo to the house so Alison
could show him my 'Elvis' painting in the foyer...see below with my
daughter, Lisa as we put it up on the wall. We talked a little and he
said that the Beatles were all big Elvis fans...especially John. After
that, they all went downtown Waxhaw for coffee...and these are a few
pictures taken there that Allison sent me.
Molly Magrann in the News
Congratulations Molly Magrann
John Magrann
He will be missed!
Memorial Service video 1
Memorial Service video 2
Tribute Video
CONGRATULATIONS
EMMA REED
Emma Reed, granddaughter to
Jim and Tommie Magrann and daughter to Kim and Chad Reed, just received
her fourth varsity letter in surfing at Aliso Niguel High School. She
was shortboard MVP, Scholar Athlete and Wolverine of the year. Emma has
also received varsity letters in softball, basketball and track and
field and maintains a 4.2 GPA.
ROSE ELLEN (SCHLICHTE) STEDRON:
She will be missed!
Rose Ellen Stedron, formerly from Seal Beach,
California, died, March 7, 2015, in Kingman, Arizona, where she lived
with her daughter, Rhea.
She was born in
Connersville, Indiana May 9, 1924, the eldest of three children of
Vincent and Virginia Schlichte. She attended St Gabriel Church and
school and graduated from Connersville High School.
She married Kenneth Ziegler December 20, 1945 and
traveled around the U.S. And Europe with him in the Navy.
She
modeled in California in her early years later going into banking which
she retired from while living in Seal Beach, California. She moved to
Arizona to reside with her daughter in 2007.
She is survived by two daughters, Rhea Magrann and Dr Thomas J Magrann
(son-in-law) of
Kingman, Arizona and Renee Periera of Cypress, California.; three
granddaughters, Royale Stiegemeier, Regan Periera, and Molly Magrann ,
all of
California ; one great grandson, Stellan Stiegemeier.
Funeral
Mass will be celebrated at St Ireaneus in Cypress, California on March
19th at 11:00 AM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.
Gabriel Church on April 25th with burial in the family plot in Dale
Cemetery in her hometown, Connersville, Indiana.
Congratulations
Royale Magrann-Ziegler and
Sean Stiegemeier
Royale got married on her birthday, September 28, 2013, at
Hatley Castle in Victoria, British Columbia
Stellen
Stiegemeier
Congratulations Frank Reyes
Tracey Magrann says "My husband Frank won the Silver Snoopy Award from
NASA. He is the first Metallurgy Engineer to win the award."
"In
Appreciation" "For professionalism, dedication and outstanding support
that greatly enhanced space flight safety and mission success."
Charles
M. Schulz,
who was an avid supporter of the U.S. space program, welcomed the idea
of using Snoopy for the award. Schulz and United
Feature Syndicate (the
distributor of the Peanuts comic
strip) agreed to let NASA use "Snoopy the Astronaut" at no cost. Schulz
himself drew the image the award pin was based on. He also drew
promotional art for posters to promote the award program.
The award is given personally by NASA astronauts as it represents the
astronauts' own recognition of excellence. It is presented at the
workplace of the recipient with the recipient's coworkers present.
The award consists of a sterling
silver "Silver
Snoopy" lapel pin flown during a NASA mission, a commendation letter
(stating the mission the Silver Snoopy pin was flown on) and a signed,
framed Silver Snoopy certificate. Snoopy decals and posters are also
given to the recipient.
Employees of NASA or one of its contractors can be considered for a
Silver Snoopy award if they have satisfied one or more of the following
criteria:
·
Significantly contributed beyond their normal work requirements to the
development and implementation of human spaceflight programs while
ensuring quality and safety.
·
Accomplished single specific achievements that have had significant
impact on attainment of a particular human spaceflight program goal
while ensuring quality and safety.
·
Contributed to a major cost saving or a series of lesser cost savings
pertaining directly to human spaceflight programs.
·
Has been instrumental in developing modifications to human spaceflight
mission hardware, software, or materials that increase reliability,
efficiency, or performance.
·
Assisted in operational improvements that increase efficiency or
performance.
·
Has been a key player in developing a beneficial process improvement of
significant magnitude.
·
Contributed significantly beyond fundamental task accountabilities in
support of the NASA programs.
·
Sustained quality performance over an extended period of time in support
of human spaceflight programs.
Since 1968, the program has awarded over fourteen-thousand people with a
Silver Snoopy, as of September 2013. Silver
Snoopy awards are limited to no more than 1% of eligible recipients. An
individual can only receive one Silver Snoopy Award in their lifetime.
Congratulations
Katie Baker
Katie Baker, a Senior at Chiles High School in Tallahassee, has signed
to play softball at Florida State University. She will be following in
her mother's and aunt's footsteps, since her mom, Julie, was a standout
pitcher who was inducted into the Florida State University Hall of Fame
in 1994. Her Aunt Christy, who played alongside Julie for two years at
FSU, was selected as an All American during her playing days at FSU.
Congratulations
Shea Koepnick
Shea Koepnick, granddaughter to Jim and Tommie Magrann, signs to play
softball at Arizona State University. Shea is 6'4" and has worked hard
to become a valued pitcher!
Congratulations
Tim Lanane
One of our in-law cousins is an Indiana state senator and was just named
to lead its Demo caucus. Here is a cut from an online article I
saw: INDIANAPOLIS -- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Senate
Democrats have elected Tim Lanane to lead their 13-member caucus in
General Assembly. The caucus elected Lanane their minority leader
Wednesday, one day after the election left the caucus with 13 seats, the
same number it had previously. Lanane, an Anderson attorney, was served
in the Senate since 1997. He succeeds Vi Simpson of Bloomington, who did
not seek re-election but instead ran for lieutenant governor on John
Gregg's ticket. The 37-13 Republican majority in the chamber was decided
Wednesday when Republican incumbent Scott Schneider emerged victorious
in his north side Indianapolis district, holding off a challenge by
Democrat Tim DeLaney. Lanane said through the caucus's Twitter feed that
he looked forward to building consensuses with Republicans on issues.
You go Tim!!!!
Congratulations Katie Baker
Something to brag about! Katie Baker, granddaughter to Jim & Tommie
Magrann was selected to the "All Big Bend Team" as a freshman for Chiles
High School. Also pictured with her mom, Julie Larsen Baker who was
inducted into the Florida State Hall of Fame.
Story is
here
Congratulations Maren McBride
Maren McBride ( Denny and Pats daughter)
married
Ryan Bradley on Saturday June 11 in
Philly.
Congratulations Bryan and April Egland
Congratulations Christopher Kintz and Tasanne
James Christopher Darnell Kintz was born on
3-24-11 @ 4pm weighing 4 lbs 12 oz and 17.75".
Congratulations Jeff Kintz
This is Jeff and his new little brother Jeremiah. They were paired
through the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. So
far, they have gone to the movies, bowling, skating, and to the Ringling
Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus!
Congratulations Sky Wood
Sky had a dance competition Feb 20. He dances in a group, as well
as performs as a soloist. Sky received high 1st place for his
group routine, high 1st place for his solo, and won the overall "best
dancer" award. He received a score of 414 out of 420, which made
him the high point winner as well. Sky competes in hip hop, this
last routine had about 300 competitors. We were also just notified
that Sky has been invited to the "National Dance Competition" this
summer in Vegas. We still have 5 more competitions before
Nationals, but we are very excited for Sky.
Congratulations Tori Corder
Tori is on the Principal's Honor Roll and "Straight A" mental Pentathlon
team!!!
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