Loren Ellsworth Megee

Loren “Mac” Ellsworth Megee, 81, passed away peacefully in Mansfield, Texas on Monday, July 3rd, 2023 in hospice care with family and friends by his side after a gradual decline in health.

Mac was born on August 30th, 1941 in Bozeman, Montana to Ellison Richardson Megee and Amelia Agatha Sievert. The family later moved to Kansas City, Kansas and Mac would often recount fond memories of growing up on a farm and sledding down the hills by their home during the brash winters.

In February of 1959, after attending Wyandotte High School of Kansas City, Kansas, Mac enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was notably appointed as a sailor to the USS Mars (AFS-1) at Yokosuka, Japan. During his service, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and was designated a distinguished Chief Petty Officer before retiring in 1975. Following his military career, Mac went on to work at Williamson Printing Corporation in Dallas, Texas for 28 years. He was most known by his colleagues for implementing the same exemplary discipline he had learned from the military into his print work before retiring in 2005.

Mac is survived by his wife Venida Megee, of 27 years; three daughters: Misa Domke (Michael), Aki VanBuskirk (Michael), and Ilka Megee; five grandchildren: Gabriella, Olivia, and Nicholas Domke; Autumn and Mikala VanBuskirk. Mac is also survived by his brothers Ellis and Tom and his sister Beth. He was preceded in death by his brothers Elwyn, Howard and Merwin; his sisters Phyllis and Miriam; his parents; and his grandparents.

Mac will especially be remembered for his honorable wisdom, his loyal compassion, and his charming sense of humor that could light up any room.