Sidney Andrew Magoon

Sidney A. Magoon, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska. Sid was born March 11, 1931, at Franklin, New Hampshire to Edward George and Felanise E. (Hamel) Magoon, Sr. He grew up in New Hampshire and entered the United States Navy in 1948, he made the Navy his career and was honorably discharged in 1968. Sidney was fortunate enough to travel almost the entire United States and Europe during his stint in the Navy and also traveling with his family. He was active during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was united in marriage to Ruth Y. Martin on May 5, 1962, at Waukegan, Illinois and welcomed Ruth’s sons as his own; Randy and Mike. The couple moved to Lexington where Sidney worked for Eaton’s in Kearney for 17 ½ years and then drove school bus for the Lexington Public Schools from 1990, retiring in 2004. He developed life-long relationships with his co-workers as well as students. Sidney accepted the Lord in 1969, and was an active member of the Evangelical Free Church. He also enjoyed yard work, gardening, his favorite TV program, NCIS. Most people will remember the special twinkle in his eye and the teasing he dished out to his friends and family. Survivors include his love wife of 48 years: Ruth Magoon of Lexington, Nebraska Two sons: Randy and Debra Adams of Cozad, Nebraska Mike Adams and fiancé Kathleen of Lexington, Nebraska Three sisters: Virginia Hinds of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Laurel Dussault of Lebanon, New Hampshire Karen and Maurice St. Germaine of Bow, New Hampshire Four grandchildren: Lucas & Rachel Adams of Cincinatti, Ohio; Amanda & Brad Patton of Hallam, Nebraska; Jordan & Heidi Adams of Lincoln, Nebraska and Whitney Adams of Lincoln, Nebraska. Five great-grandchildren with one on the way, as well as many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jo; one brother, Eddie and four brothers-in-law. Services will be Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Lexington with Pastor Duane Russell officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. that same afternoon at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free Church or the Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Words of Encouragement and Kindness may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.