Well loved by her husband, George McArthur; children Dan (JoAnn) McArthur, Beth and Dwight (Laurie) McArthur; two sisters, Billie Jean Bumgarner Vogel and Rose Bumgarner Rau; one brother, Dr. Roger (Mary) Bumgarner; five beloved grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Her parents, Willie Emison Bumgarner and Venita Whitsitt Bumgarner and her brother, James Emison Bumgarner preceded her in death.
From theeagle.com:
By CASSIE SMITH
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"A&M music teacher was 'wonderful'"
Margaret McArthur, who taught music at Texas A&M University for 20 years, died Friday at her College Station home. She was 80.
"We will miss her every time we open the doors of Rudder Auditorium, as she was a wonderful friend and dedicated patron of the arts," said Anne Black, the executive director of the Memorial Student Center.
McArthur was known as "Mama Mac" to thousands of Aggies, her friends said, and she could instill the love of music into anyone.
She taught music theory and music appreciation at Texas A&M from 1973 until her retirement in 1993. She directed the Century Singers and served as a vocal coordinator and accompanist for the Singing Cadets. She also served as the faculty adviser to MSC OPAS.
Before joining the Texas A&M faculty, McArthur was the choir director at A&M Consolidated High School.
Penny Zent, KAMU-FM station manager and principal flutist for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, said McArthur was a second mom to thousands of Aggies.
"Her loyalty to her family and friends and commitment to whatever task she took on were remarkable," Zent said. "She made a difference in the lives of so many."
While at Texas A&M, McArthur was named an honorary Singing Cadet and honorary Century Singer. She received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1991 from the Association of Former Students.
"She was just one of those outstanding people that had a beautiful soul," Zent said.
McArthur is survived by her husband, George, and their sons, Dan and Dwight, and daughter, Beth.
Services are pending with Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Crematory in Bryan.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, the Texas A&M Singing Cadets or to the Texas A&M Century Singers.
From theeagle.com:
By CASSIE SMITH
[email protected]
"A&M music teacher was 'wonderful'"
Margaret McArthur, who taught music at Texas A&M University for 20 years, died Friday at her College Station home. She was 80.
"We will miss her every time we open the doors of Rudder Auditorium, as she was a wonderful friend and dedicated patron of the arts," said Anne Black, the executive director of the Memorial Student Center.
McArthur was known as "Mama Mac" to thousands of Aggies, her friends said, and she could instill the love of music into anyone.
She taught music theory and music appreciation at Texas A&M from 1973 until her retirement in 1993. She directed the Century Singers and served as a vocal coordinator and accompanist for the Singing Cadets. She also served as the faculty adviser to MSC OPAS.
Before joining the Texas A&M faculty, McArthur was the choir director at A&M Consolidated High School.
Penny Zent, KAMU-FM station manager and principal flutist for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, said McArthur was a second mom to thousands of Aggies.
"Her loyalty to her family and friends and commitment to whatever task she took on were remarkable," Zent said. "She made a difference in the lives of so many."
While at Texas A&M, McArthur was named an honorary Singing Cadet and honorary Century Singer. She received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1991 from the Association of Former Students.
"She was just one of those outstanding people that had a beautiful soul," Zent said.
McArthur is survived by her husband, George, and their sons, Dan and Dwight, and daughter, Beth.
Services are pending with Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Crematory in Bryan.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, the Texas A&M Singing Cadets or to the Texas A&M Century Singers.
Well loved by her husband, George McArthur; children Dan (JoAnn) McArthur, Beth and Dwight (Laurie) McArthur; two sisters, Billie Jean Bumgarner Vogel and Rose Bumgarner Rau; one brother, Dr. Roger (Mary) Bumgarner; five beloved grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Her parents, Willie Emison Bumgarner and Venita Whitsitt Bumgarner and her brother, James Emison Bumgarner preceded her in death.
From theeagle.com:
By CASSIE SMITH
[email protected]
"A&M music teacher was 'wonderful'"
Margaret McArthur, who taught music at Texas A&M University for 20 years, died Friday at her College Station home. She was 80.
"We will miss her every time we open the doors of Rudder Auditorium, as she was a wonderful friend and dedicated patron of the arts," said Anne Black, the executive director of the Memorial Student Center.
McArthur was known as "Mama Mac" to thousands of Aggies, her friends said, and she could instill the love of music into anyone.
She taught music theory and music appreciation at Texas A&M from 1973 until her retirement in 1993. She directed the Century Singers and served as a vocal coordinator and accompanist for the Singing Cadets. She also served as the faculty adviser to MSC OPAS.
Before joining the Texas A&M faculty, McArthur was the choir director at A&M Consolidated High School.
Penny Zent, KAMU-FM station manager and principal flutist for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, said McArthur was a second mom to thousands of Aggies.
"Her loyalty to her family and friends and commitment to whatever task she took on were remarkable," Zent said. "She made a difference in the lives of so many."
While at Texas A&M, McArthur was named an honorary Singing Cadet and honorary Century Singer. She received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1991 from the Association of Former Students.
"She was just one of those outstanding people that had a beautiful soul," Zent said.
McArthur is survived by her husband, George, and their sons, Dan and Dwight, and daughter, Beth.
Services are pending with Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Crematory in Bryan.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, the Texas A&M Singing Cadets or to the Texas A&M Century Singers.
From theeagle.com:
By CASSIE SMITH
[email protected]
"A&M music teacher was 'wonderful'"
Margaret McArthur, who taught music at Texas A&M University for 20 years, died Friday at her College Station home. She was 80.
"We will miss her every time we open the doors of Rudder Auditorium, as she was a wonderful friend and dedicated patron of the arts," said Anne Black, the executive director of the Memorial Student Center.
McArthur was known as "Mama Mac" to thousands of Aggies, her friends said, and she could instill the love of music into anyone.
She taught music theory and music appreciation at Texas A&M from 1973 until her retirement in 1993. She directed the Century Singers and served as a vocal coordinator and accompanist for the Singing Cadets. She also served as the faculty adviser to MSC OPAS.
Before joining the Texas A&M faculty, McArthur was the choir director at A&M Consolidated High School.
Penny Zent, KAMU-FM station manager and principal flutist for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, said McArthur was a second mom to thousands of Aggies.
"Her loyalty to her family and friends and commitment to whatever task she took on were remarkable," Zent said. "She made a difference in the lives of so many."
While at Texas A&M, McArthur was named an honorary Singing Cadet and honorary Century Singer. She received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1991 from the Association of Former Students.
"She was just one of those outstanding people that had a beautiful soul," Zent said.
McArthur is survived by her husband, George, and their sons, Dan and Dwight, and daughter, Beth.
Services are pending with Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Crematory in Bryan.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, the Texas A&M Singing Cadets or to the Texas A&M Century Singers.
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