Max Alleman

Max Alleman William Max Alleman, 89, of Springville, died May 7, 2005, at his home from complications of congestive heart failure. Born December 5, 1915 to William Starr and Mary Ellen Bell Alleman. He married Grace Lucille Tommas on January 16, 1943 at Mitchell Field, New York. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple. He graduated from Springville High school in 1934. He attended Brigham Young University, majoring in Pre-med. He served an LDS mission to Argentina in 1935 and returned in1938. He joined the Utah National Guard of Springville as a Private in 1939. He graduated from various military schools, served during WWII in the Army Corps. of Engineers, South Pacific Theater. Reorganized Co. A, 1457 Bn. 115 Engineer Gp. He retired as a full Colonel in 1975. In June 1964 he was privileged to represent the State of Utah in selecting a site for the WWII Memorial Monument in France. He was employed by US Steel as a foreman in the rolling mills retiring in 1980. He was a life time member of Springville 2nd Ward serving various callings. He was a past president of the Kawanis Club. 70 years of service in the Boy Scouts of America, receiving the silver Beaver award. He looked forward to his annual spring vacation of planting at Diamonds Green House. He served as a docent in the Springville City Art Museum for over 50 years. He received the Governor's silver bowl award for community service. He had a great love for reading, poetry and Dutch oven cooking. He was a member of the Utah Valley Muzzleloaders. Through out all of his accomplishments his most cherished rewards were his life long friendships. Max's greatest love was his family. He is survived by wife Grace (Springville) of 62 years. Son-in-law, Lewis McCurdy (Lynbrook, NY) three sons: Duane and Barbara Alleman (Springville), Clifford and Terry Alleman (Springville), Tom and Kate Alleman (Price) and one daughter, Mary Ann and Todd Eyres (Springville). 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Brother Glen and Afton Alleman (Springville) and sister Mary Nell and J.Rolla (Dutch) Hall (Springville). He is preceded in death by Daughter Diana McCurdy and two brothers Dan and Harry Alleman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Kolob 2nd Ward LDS Chapel at 451 South Main Street in Springville. There will be a viewing held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Springville City Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion. The family would like to extend their thanks to Cardiac Critical Care Unit at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermotuary.com