Michael Andrew Magura

Michael Andrew Magura, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on April 12, 2025. He had written his own obituary to be published and we have honored his wishes.

Michael Andrew Magura made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on April 12, 2025. Michael was born to John and Audrey Magura on the 21st of September, 1949 in Wallace, Idaho. His parents constant love, support and caring far exceeded anything Michael deserved.

He is survived by his daughter Carrie, her husband Drew and grandson Jake in Florida, sister, Jo Clifford in Idaho and John “Jack” Magura in Arizona. A variety of nieces, nephews and cousins who received stellar upbringings would complete the list of those to over embellish his memory.

Michael’s first experience with reality was being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam war. After the Army discovered that he was half blind with “coke” bottle lenses, they honorably discharged him before he could do any damage and just before he could receive GI benefits. After graduating from North Idaho Junior College in the Industrial Electronics program followed by a (2) year Peace Corp assignment in Iran, Michael began an engineering career in the defense industry spanning over 40 years, retiring from Lockheed in January of 2015. He worked in flight test on the F-22 and F-35 aircraft programs in both aircrafts advanced tactical engineering groups. He enjoyed his Lockheed title of “corporate hippie” given to him by his friend in Lockheed HR, hoping that young engineers would laugh at themselves more often during their careers. He believed passionately with associating himself with “light bulb bright” people and then staying the hell out of their way.

His career allowed him to enjoy snow skiing, biking, “cocktails on many mountains” and a very meager retirement in his home town of Kellogg, Idaho. Michael did not live an average life until retirement. He worked extensively in the Middle East and was constantly traveling and relocating for his work. In life, he laughed at every inappropriate moment, such as, “funerals”.

Cremation will take place at the Shoshone Funeral Services moving him rapidly to the molecular state. His ashes will be disposed of in a body of water, “watch from where you drink”. There will be no visitation or memorial service as “old” is not how Michael wished to be remembered much less seen. Have a pint and try to be nice to others would be his wishes.

One may view Michael’s online tribute at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements.