Marsha Ann Doyle

Marsha Ann Doyle, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri passed away January 1, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Marsha was born May 9, 1954 in Great Bend, Kansas, to Delmar and Ima Jean (Henry) Doyle. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Robert E. Lee High School in Houston, Texas, and thereafter attended both Rice University and the University of Houston.

Marsha worked in banking and homebuilding in Houston, but found her calling in the not-for-profit arena when she moved to Lamar, Missouri. She began working with the disabled and impaired workers at the sheltered workshop.

Delmar's marriage to Donna Dunn gave her six step-siblings to add to her three natural siblings. Their marriage added two half sisters to the family.

Marsha earned her certifications as a Red Cross instructor and an Instructor of Trainers for the National Organization Girl Scouts of the USA, while employed by the Ozark Area Council. She is a lifetime Girl Scout.

Marsha met and married Bruce Magruder while working for the City of Lamar, as the Parks and Recreation Director, a position she held for 16 1/2 years. She volunteered at one time or another for over 25 organizations, including the American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the Barton County Chamber of Commerce, AOK in it's infancy, the Lamar Enterprises, and was the first woman to be elected to the office of President of the Lamar Rotary Club. Service above self has been her personal theme for many years.

Marsha was a woman of many talents and was also a square dance instructor, a published magazine contributor and newspaper columnist, playwright and author. She was a 20 year member of the First Assembly of God Church but found her final church home with Lamar Family Ministries Center in Lamar, MO.

Marsha was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; her parents; step-parents; six siblings, Sharon Moore, David Doyle, Larry Crouse, Cheryl Crouse, Roberta Viveny, and Sandara Vitale.

Marsha is survived by three step-children, Shaun, Sarah and Tyler Magruder; and the other five siblings, Darryl Crouse, Donna Miles, Sheila Rogers, Shelly Doyle Horton and Dr. Carla Northcott and their families.

Marsha's Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Lamar Family Ministries Center, located at 1108 Gulf Street in Lamar, MO. All are welcomed to attend.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.