Coleen was born on June 21, 1948 in Billings, MT to parents Mary Quest (Gusty) and Glenn Quest of Hysham, MT. She passed at her home on June 2, 2022 surrounded by family and friends in Helena, MT.
Coleen attended Hysham High School, the University of Montana to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. She married her spouse and great love of her life for 53 years, Richard Magera in Hysham, in March 1969. They welcomed son Jason Magera in Missoula, MT in 1971. She obtained a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Juris Doctorate at later dates; both from University of Montana. Coleen was able to serve as Defense Youth Activities Director in both Grafenwoehr, Germany and later Killeen, TX. Upon graduation from Law School, she was elected as the County Attorney at Powder River, then Custer, and Sanders Counties respectively.
Coleen was pre-deceased by her parents Glenn & Mary Quest, sister Theresa David, and grand-daughter Sarah Magera. She is survived by her spouse, Richard Magera, sister Suzanna Quale (Cliff), and brother Michael Quest. The great loves of Coleen’s life were her family, son Jason, his wife Wendy and three granddaughters, Sarah, Heather and Pyper.
Activities that Coleen enjoyed were skiing, kayaking, gardening, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to The Children’s Alliance of Montana, P.O. Box 666, Billings, MT, 59103.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Lulu Belle Schield says
So sorry to read this about Coleen. I am shocked! Coleen and I had some good times in Hysham. Mt. R.I.P. ! XXXOOO….
Frank & Linda Polster says
Linda and Frank Polster,
We are very sorry to hear of her passing. Both of us have very fond memories of Colleen, Dick, and Jason from our days in Grafenwoehr, Germany
Karen Simons says
I am very sad to read of Coleen’s passing. Though out of touch, never out of mind and heart. I liked everything about Coleen and loved reading of her success in legal cases, primarily in Sanders County. My heart goes out to Richard and Jason and their whole family.
Jo Carpenter says
Les and Jo Carpenter
We were very sad to hear of Coleen’s passing. We both taught school in Plains with Rich as our superintendent. Our condolences to the whole family.
Kathy Davis says
Coleen was the most talented, intelligent, and caring person that I have ever worked with. She was a great mother, wife, and a loyal and involved friend for all of us who were lucky enough to know her. Coleen’s death is a huge loss to all of us that loved her.
Kathy Davis
Drs. Craig and Kelly Walker says
So sorry to hear this, Dick.
I remember Coleen as a hotshot law student when Dick was still trying to scare all the chaff away from ROTC, our paths crossed professsionally in the Juvenile Justice realm during my time as a DOC contractor and therapist. She was so well regarded in the legal realm.
The Walkers send their thoughts and prayers to Dick, Jason, and family. Please stay in touch.
Craig Walker
UM Army ROTC 1991