Love story: A farewell to President Magruder
Posted: May 24, 2012
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Magruder
A beautiful love story began in a class registration line on the campus of what is now Truman State University; it was June 4, 1954, and a young Jack Magruder met a young lady named Sue Brimer and boldly struck up a conversation. Just months later they married and have been together ever since. They have three children: Julie, Kerry, and Laura—and seven grandchildren. Anyone who knows the family knows that the Jack-and-Sue love story is an enduring one.
A second love story is Magruder’s lifelong passion for education. He earned his degrees, including a doctorate, in mathematics and chemistry. He worked in a lab for a while mixing chemicals (often radioactive) and experimenting with new combinations, when he realized one day that this was not the job for him. He loved people, loved learning, and knew he wanted to help others learn. He decided to teach. [read more]