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Max Kendall King, 91, died July 17, 2012, in Orem, Utah, of congestive heart failure. Born Sept. 3, 1920, in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Paul Dean and Sabra Norean Kendall King. Max lived most of his life there. In recent years, he resided in Utah with daughters Marilyn and Ruth.
After graduating from Aberdeen High School, Max served an LDS mission in California, and served in the Navy during World War II. He attended BYU, where he met Ilene Hale. They were married Aug. 15, 1947, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and settled in Aberdeen on a dairy farm. He loved the LDS Church and serving others. His numerous church callings included Bishoprics, stake missionary, High Priest group leader, and home teacher. Max and Ilene served two LDS missions (Pennsylvania Pittsburg, Louisville Kentucky). He was active in PTA, farmer organizations, and the American Legion.
His loves were family, friends, fishing, reading, traveling, spending time with family, especially his great-grandchildren, and his horses.
He is survived by children, David (Marilyn Allen - deceased), Steven (Patricia Ihli), Neil, Marilyn (Steven) Albertson, Ruth, 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, siblings, Howard (Norma) King, Koral (Wilford-deceased) Robinson, Beatrice (Waynard) Jensen, Maurice (Nancy) King, Roma Jean (Robert) Stevens, and Veryl (Karen) King, in-laws Dorothy King (Lowell) and Garth Youd (LaRue). Max was preceded in death by his wife, Ilene, daughter, Charlotte, his parents, brother Lowell, sister LaRue Youd.
Funeral -Mon., July 23- 11:00 am, LDS Church, 149 W. Central, Aberdeen, Idaho. Viewings -Sun. July 22, 2012, 6-8 pm, Mon. July 23, 2012, 9:45 am-10:45 am, - Aberdeen LDS Church. Interment - Aberdeen City Cemetery. Memorial service - Wed., July 25, 2012, 7:00 pm, Highland East LDS Stake Center, 4679 W 11000 N (SR 92) Highland, Utah. Online condolences - www.davisrosemortuary.com.
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Cindy Ness
August 2, 2012
Ruth,
I am sorry I was unable to attend the funeral. I am certain your father returned to his Father content in the knowledge that he raised an incredible, Christ-like daughter. My condolences go out to you and your family. May your joy in the reunion he shared on the other side outweigh your sorrow at his loss.
Best wishes,
Cindy Ness
July 29, 2012
Dear Ruth, so sorry to see that you Father has passed away. I know you have had many wonderful years together, but that doesn't make it any easier. Know our thoughts are with you and your family. Richard and Christie Bruno, Orem, Ut.
Dennis Hinkamp
July 22, 2012
Sorry Marilyn, it looks like you had many wonderful years together. I hope those memories bring your family even closer together.
July 21, 2012
To all our King family, we say let the gospel be your biggest comfort and your memories fill your hearts with love. God bless you all. You have surely been our angels and we love you. Our great times will be remembered forever by us. Randy and Nancy Weikart
Bryce Poulson
July 21, 2012
Hi Neil and King family! Lots of great memories with all of you and your father.
Teacher's quorum advisor, fishing trip to Blackfoot Reservoir, all the sleep overs etc. So glad to have known your Dad and of course, all the rest of you!
July 21, 2012
Dearest King family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of your father's passing, but I can just imagine your sweet mother being there to greet him. I have many great memories with him and your family.
Jeanine Duffin Bliss
Penny Ramey
July 20, 2012
Marilyn, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It is hard to say goodby even when you know it is time for them to be called home.
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