Max Ririe

Max and MarDean are two of our favorite people and they have blessed our lives with their love and example. Everyone dies but not every lives. Max knew how to live and how to enjoy every minute of life. Even after his body had slowed down, Max's spirit kept dreaming and enjoying the simple pleasure of life. What the heart has cherished can never be forgotten and we will never forget you Max. May God bless you and your sweet family at this time of sorrow and separation.

He's a tough guy for sure. I spent my teenage years working on his farm and in his business. Going to Idaho was always an exciting beginning after the end of school. Whereas most teenagers spend much of their free time in Summers doing things with other teenagers I spent that time working and learning from the rugged, highly intelligent "Scott at heart." Because I spent my Summers with him I consider him a second father and a grandfather. Once, when I was only 14 or 15 I asked him whether I...