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Madgel L. Rylander, 1921-2009
Madgel L. Rylander went to her Heavenly home in the early morning hours of February 16, 2009. She died peacefully in her sleep of age-related causes.
Madgel was born February 6, 1921, on a cold, snowy day in Elgin, Nebraska. She was the second daughter of Alva G. and Blanche L. (Cooper) Wilson. In June of 1938, she moved with her family to Ferndale. Several months later, at a dance at Camp Bauer, she met the love of her life Roy Rylander. She attended Ferndale High School and graduated in 1939. Roy and Madgel were married on January 20, 1940, in Carson City, Nevada. They settled in Arcata and their home, built by Roy, and tastefully decorated by Madgel, created a loving and joyful environment during their 69 years together.
Madge worked as a dispatcher for the Greyhound Bus Company in the 1940’s and as a bookkeeper for several businesses during the 1950’s. In 1962, she began working as a library assistant at the Arcata branch of the Humboldt County Library. Her love of books prompted her to continue volunteering there well after her retirement.
Madgel was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed crocheting, making many lovely items for her friends and family. She and Roy enjoyed traveling to see family and friends in their retirement years.
She loved ice cream, genealogy, and eating popcorn while watching Lawrence Welk on TV. She authored the book, "Alderson Family Limbs and Branches" from her genealogy research. She was an active member of the Arcata First Baptist Church for 50 plus years.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Rylander; daughters, Bonnie Carter and husband Jerry, Marilyn Roll and husband Duane; grandchildren, Lori Patch, Drew Carter, Ty Mettler and wife Mary, Tiera Magnuson and Kari (Josh) Mikesell; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Dylan, and Bryce Mettler, Arieanna and Kenny Patch, Darren Perreault, Jayden and Jasmine Mikesell, Emily and Sarah DeBellis; sister, Minerva (Dale) Fast; brothers, Floyd (Barbara) Wilson and Skeet (Ruth) Wilson; sister-in-law, Sally Willson and Shiera Wilson; many loving nieces and nephews and lots of caring and kind friends.
She was preceded by her parents; step-father, Vic Willson; sisters, Marie Wilson and Virginia (John) Saunders; brothers, Donald, Harold, and Charles Wilson, Hal Willson; and beloved granddaughter, Lucinda Mettler.
Special thanks to Visiting Angels staff Jeanne and Sheila; special Angel care-givers Brandy, Rachael, Jennifer, Kim, Kelly, Kellie, Susan and many others; Dr. Lawrence Senffner and staff, Beverly Briggs and other medical staff at Mad River Community Hospital; nurses at Mad River Home Health; Hospice nurse Angela and Chaplain Jim.
A special Celebration of life will be held on February 28, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Arcata First Baptist Church, 1700 Union Street.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Arcata First Baptist Church, Hospice of Humboldt, or a charity of your choice.
Services are under the arrangements of Paul’s Chapel, Arcata, California.
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