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Max was my first scout leader in the ward i came to. I really liked this man. He will be missed
Logan Jones
August 02, 2007 | Springville, UT
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Obituary
Max Knight
Max Knight, Springville, died Saturday July 28, 2007, doing what has been his legacyÑserving others. Max was born in Genola, UT, July 10, 1925 to Claudia Driskill and George B. Wheelon. He married Melba Foote, July 22, 1943. They were sealed in the Manti Temple March 2, 1957. Together, they raised six children. Melba preceded Max in death June 27, 1982. Max married Kolene Ostler December 17, 1983, for time and eternity, in the Provo Temple.
Max found joy and honor offering service to everyone he met. Benefactors of his generous and loving nature include the City of Springville, where he served in Kiwanis (Lt. Governor), City Council, American Legion, and was a founding member of the Springville Playhouse. He was named citizen of the year. He gave generously to the Springville Museum of Art, and the Statues to Live By program. He enthusiastically served in the scouting program many years, and was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. He served a mission for the LDS church with his wife Kolene, in the Montana, Billings Mission. Max gave service in his church in scouting, in bishoprics, and as a bishop.
Max is a veteran of WWII where he proudly served in the United States Navy. He felt blessed to participate in the American Legion Honor Guard at funerals of fellow veterans. He was instrumental in establishing the Whitehead Power plant in Springville, and recently had a sub-station named in his honor. His life was spent repairing and providing power. The legacy he leaves his posterity is the power his life has been because of the way he lived. We are able to understand the reality of a loving Heavenly Father because of the example Max left. He loved as our Father loves, genuinely, deeply, and unconditionally.
Surviving are Max's wife, Kolene; his children: Ron (Sue) Knight; Sandy (Kent) Boswell; Jay Lynn (Charlene) Knight; Susan (Jesse) Burr; Ron (Nora) Ostler; Marilyn (Neil) Johnson; Gary (LeeAnn) Ostler; Brian (Tiffany) Ostler; thirty adored grandchildren and thirty-one cherished great-grandchildren.
Reuniting with Max are his wife, Melba, sons Robert Max and Jereld Ray, and granddaughter Jackie Moffitt. Max is also enjoying the reunion with his eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Hobble Creek Stake Center, 555 South 600 East, Springville, UT. A viewing will be held Tuesday, July 31, at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday at the church beginning at 9 a.m. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion.
Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Guest Book
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. There was never a time that I saw Max that he didn't have a minute to ask about our famly. He was one of the greatest men I've ever known.
David Martindale
August 01, 2007 | Lindon, UT
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Our family sends love and sympathy. Max was a great friend and an integral part of the Snake Valley Reunion over many years. We will miss seeing him.
Love, John Sims and family
Debbie Wolf
August 01, 2007 | Sandy, UT
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July 31, 2007
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As a single mom living just a few doors down from Max, every christmas I would find something special on my back portch a box of welcomed food or cookies with no note and I always knew it was him..he always took the time to wave as we drove passed and gave me a wink in the church halls, when i remarried he was the one who did it, I will never look at a scone again without thinking of max..he is home , we will miss him the Ward's
Debbie Ward
July 31, 2007 | Spanish Fork, UT
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time. Max was a super neighbor and a great friend to my parents. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say! I am grateful to have known him!
Lori (Taylor) Banta
July 31, 2007 | West Haven, UT
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As one of Max's scouts, I am saddened deeply by his passing, but rejoice that he is now with former loved ones, including some of our Troop 68 members who are deceased.
Max's "scoutmaster minutes" were legendary. I still remember him relating Karl G. Maeser's example of how he could escape from any prison but not a chalk line wherein he had given his word of honor not to cross--this brief summary does not do his 'minute' justice.
My sympathies to the family.
George Weight
July 31, 2007 | Spanish Fork, UT
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I was so sad to hear of Max's passing. He is a wonderful man and I will miss being able to see him at the cemeteries with the American Legion.
He always had a hug for me and my girls. He'll be greatly missed.
Good-Bye Max. Love, Maren
Maren Christensen
July 31, 2007 | Spanish Fork, UT
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Dear Sister Knight, We are sorry that you are going thorugh this sad time in the loss of Max. We pray that you will be comforted and continue to feel of his devotion. We admire both of you and our prayers will be with you.
Elder and Sister Barrus in New Zealand.
June Barrus
July 31, 2007 | Springville
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