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Max Schaffer Obituary
Max was born in Houston, Texas and graduated from Lanier Middle School and Lamar Senior High School. Throughout her life, she had a great love of all things artistic; music, dance, design, and visual arts and loved to create things from where there was once nothing. She was an accomplished artist who studied under several teachers; most recently Mindy Herrick, who curated two shows for her at local galleries. She had a unique flair, sense of individuality, and an indomitable quest to do more and learn more. Even through adversity, she loved life until the last moments.
For the last 11 years, Max struggled with the effects of a debilitating neurological disease and though her abilities were limited; her determination, drive, and sense of humor never dimmed. In her own unique way, she never felt sorry for herself and comforted those around her, whenever she was faced with a setback. Of most importance to her were her family; her many friends; and Dexter, her Labradoodle.
Max is survived by her father, Kent Schaffer; her mother, Nancy Antunez Schaffer; her brothers, Zachary Schaffer and Marshall Dylan Schaffer; her grandmother, Myrna Schaffer; her long-time nanny, caretaker, and friend Sofia Cruz; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Dr. Randolph Schaffer, Dorothy Minchen, Betty Jo Sherlock and Dr. Max Antunez.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 3, 2014, at 11:00 A.M.; at the Beth Israel Memorial Gardens, located at 1101 Antoine, Houston, Texas 77005.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Celebration Company Scholarships at Jewish Family Services, 4131 S. Braeswood Blvd, TX, 77025
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Arielle Cross
June 19, 2019
To the Schaffer family,
I remember Maxie and I having a lot of fun in elementary school. Dressing up as children and our birthday parties in Houston. So sorry for your loss.
Kim Ogg
August 25, 2014
Kent,
I am so sorry about your tragic loss. Know that you are in our hearts.
Love, Kim and Olivia (and Little Jack)
DeAndrea Colbert
August 21, 2014
Maxie was my best friend in Elementary up until middle school when she left Rice. I can remember her birthday party in Galveston as well as us pretending we were "Cher & Dion" from Clueless. I was so sad to look and see her pic in the obituary section of the paper. I wish I could have seen her before she passed. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. God bless.
Ted Simon
August 16, 2014
Dear Kent,
While I would prefer to give you a big hug, let me at least share my deepest condolences. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts, and in thoughts of so many. I wish you great strength.
Joellen Snow
August 15, 2014
Kent,
I am so sad to hear about your daughter's passing. As you may know, we lost our 7 year old daughter, Ellen, to brain cancer in 2001. Losing a child leaves a whole in your heart that never completely goes away, but does get smaller over time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this extremely difficult time. Please feel free to call me if there is anything I can do to help.
Joellen Snow
Denise Schaffer
August 7, 2014
Kent, Nancy, and family,
We are heartbroken to hear the terrible news. May God comfort you as only He can do. Sending our love.
Esthela Mares
August 7, 2014
Mr. Schaffer
My deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter. You and your family are in my prayers.
Andrea Ellington
August 6, 2014
Nancy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Erin Shalala
August 5, 2014
Dear Kent and Nancy, Max was an inspirational young lady. I watched her push through her limitations with joy on many occasions. May she rest in in warm arms of our Creator. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Dario and Janet at Got Clean Car
August 4, 2014
Mr Schaffer, just now learned of your daughters passing. Please know both Janet and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Max was always very respectful. I remember her with a smile on her face at all times. Again, I'm saddened.God bless you.
August 4, 2014
our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We are so sad to hear about your loss of Max. She sounded like an extraordinary person. My niece Chloe loved her so much.
Lorraine and Larry Jacobs
Lynn Messer
August 4, 2014
Kent and Nancy: I had the privilege of meeting Max as a toddler. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You both are in my prayers.
frank follis
August 4, 2014
Please accept my deepest condolences. May friends, family and faith sustain you and your family in this difficult time.
Frank Follis,
Seguin. Texas
August 4, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to all of your Family in this most difficult time. Ronnie Hoffman
August 4, 2014
To Nancy and the Shaffer Family,
I had the beautiful pleasure of knowing Max all of the time that she was part of our Jewish Family Service/Celebration Company program.
She was always so nice, sweet, and friendly to all of her co-workers at the Company, the staff, and to those of us who were volunteers.
All of us really cared about Max. We are saddened by her passing.
May her memory always be a blessing.
Richard and Sharon Kammerman
Suzy Erekson
August 3, 2014
Kent and Nancy, I'm so glad you gave me the opportunity to know Max. I will always remember her fun laugh and her great personality. She could be such a wonderful, fun and crazy girl who enjoyed life. Sincerely Suzy Erekson
(A Wildflower Assisted Living)
Heather Klene
August 3, 2014
Kent and Nancy, I don't know what you are going through and I pray I never do, but I know that Max was loved and cherished by all that knew her. I felt like I knew her for a while. I have so many memories of her floating in my head as well as ones with you, her family. I am truely sorry for everyone's loss of Max, she had a way of getting into your heart. She will be missed very much. Max was funny, passionate, beautiful, smart and above all kind. Thank you for letting a silly girl like me be a friend to her.
August 3, 2014
Kent and Nancy,
I just heard about Max. We are all so sorry for your loss.
Stephan and Deasa Wexler
August 3, 2014
Kent and family, I am sorry for your loss. I was truly fortunate to get to work with Max as her tutor these last few months. She had desire and passion for learning all through her life. She is an inspiration to me.
Cecile Schultz (Denver, Colorado)
jancy Ervin
August 3, 2014
Dear Kent and Nancy, Don and are are so sad to hear the news of Maxie's passing. She was such a precious child. It seems like yesterday our kids were playing together and we loved every moment that we spent around her. I know there is nothing we can say to console you for your terrible loss. We just want to let you know that you are in our hearts and in our thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss, Don and Jancy
Toby Myers
August 3, 2014
Kent and Family, as the backdoor neighbor from 1968 to 2004, I knew your family for a long time. Both of our families, like all families, experienced sadness and joy. My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family at this sad time on the loss of precious Maxie.
August 3, 2014
Dear Kent and Nancy,
I am so saddened by your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love,
Janis Bormaster Oxer
Eric Hochberg
August 3, 2014
Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss - Max was such a gentle, sweet girl, with a warm and captivating smile - she will be missed by so many - her passing is a loss to humanity.
Conchita Zermeño Saavedra
August 2, 2014
Dear Nancy & fam:
My thoughts & prayers r with u in such terrible moments. May ur daughter rest in peace! Un abrazo al cielo...
August 2, 2014
Kent
I don't have the words, but I do have the empathy, sympathy, and love.
Alan Silber
Michael and Kally Sokolow
August 2, 2014
Kent,
We send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your daughter. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Aron Silberg
August 2, 2014
I will miss you profoundly, Maxie.
Michele Blackburn
August 2, 2014
There are no words . . . my heart grieves as it holds so many beautiful memories of "Maxi-Doodle" growing up. My prayers are with you and Zach, and the precious Angel that Max has become . . . too soon.
Kari Parsons
August 2, 2014
I am so very sorry Kent. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lillian Sherman
August 1, 2014
To Nancy...I am so saddened. Jonathan and I loved Maxie so much. We thank God for having Max and you in our lives. We will always cherish the time we spent with Max. Max will always be in our hearts. We pray God will continue to comfort you and your family. We love you all. Lillian and Jonathan
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Bruce Lyons
August 1, 2014
Marcia and I wish to express our sorrow at your loss. No parent should have to bury a child.
Monica Barrera Gri
August 1, 2014
Nancy and Kent, I'm so saddened to hear of Maxi's passing and I want to send my deepest condolences. She was so beautiful, inside and out. I'll never forget how happy she always was, and what an amazing spirit she carried. I'm so grateful that I was able to know such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
August 1, 2014
Kent, words cannot express the depth of my sorrow over the unexpected loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family which includes for sure Dexter. Peace and Love,
Cynthia Martin El - Houston, Texas
Heather Mosley - Winner
August 1, 2014
To the Schaffer family I am very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of knowing Max through Sierra Vista camp. She was a wonderful person and my rock at camp. I lost contact with her and was looking for hoping to share some photos with her and laughs. She will be missed by many! God has a new angel.
Monica Soto
August 1, 2014
Nancy, mi mas sentido pésame. Un fuerte abrazo.
Mike Calvert
August 1, 2014
Kent so sorry for your loss
August 1, 2014
NANCY, mi mas sentido pesame para ti y para tu familia,se que estas pasando un dolor muy fuerte pero dios te dara la fortaleza para que puedas superar este dolor y seguir adelante. Dios te bendiga siempre.
Marlene Andaya.
marilyn zwirek
August 1, 2014
To nancy, kent, zach.. i am so sad to hear of the loss of max... another young angel gone too soon.. my heart breaks.. peace to you all now and forever
August 1, 2014
Kent,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Stacy de la Torre
Bart Boyce
August 1, 2014
Maxy was a very special angel. My deepest condolences knowing she is in a much more wonderful space.
Teresa DePaula
August 1, 2014
Nancy, Ken & all Maxie's family,
We were so fortunate & blessed to have met Maxie. I remember her sweet smile and awesome art talent. It pains my heart to be writing on her obit. Praying for yall peace and strength; so sorry for the loss of Precious Sweet Maxie.
August 1, 2014
Nancy, My prayers and heart goes out to you. I remember the times I would ask you how your daughter was doing? Love Mary
August 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Everyone at Grocers Supply
mary saab
August 1, 2014
Nancy mi mas sentido pesame..No hay palabras para tan gran dolor.. Bendiciones a toda tu familia.. Mary Saab
RRest in peace beautiful Maxie.e
August 1, 2014
Bob Fogelnest
Eduardo Argueta
August 1, 2014
Nancy,
Mis mas sentidas condolencias a usted y su familia en estos momentos tan dificiles. se que no hay palabras que puedan aliviar su dolor, pero mis oraciones estan con usted y su familia.
Sisa Armendariz
August 1, 2014
My heart breaks for you Nancy and family. Max was something special. Last time I did her hair she gave a tight hug....I will cherish it. She is an angel now. God bessie her soul.
August 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anh and Joshua Reiss
August 1, 2014
Dearest Kent & family, we, too, are grieving for Maxie who was our flower girl in our wedding 24 years ago. She was a beautiful, sweet & talented young girl who will be forever missed. May she rest in Eternal Peace! Our love, Steven & Kelly
Eileen Miggins Hohlt
August 1, 2014
Dear Nancy -- What a precious daughter -- I am happy to have met her. I know how devoted you were to her and her needs, just as you are so mindful of your friends' needs. Please know that I am very sorry for your loss.
August 1, 2014
Dear Nancy and family, I was so sorry to hear of your precious Maxi's passing. I know you are all heartbroken and I pray that your grief will ease in the arms of your loving family and friends.
Mary Jones
August 1, 2014
Nancy, My heart aches for you and your family. I love you, sweet friend,and I will see you soon.
Jennifer Gibson
Janie and Dick DeGuerin
July 31, 2014
Kent, Nancy and family,,, our thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of your dear Maxie. We remember her smiling, joyous face and will keep you in our prayers.
Sending love and condolences,
Paul and Michelle Wright
July 31, 2014
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Maxi but I know what a dear friend she was to our daughter Whitney. I know Whitney will miss her, and our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time.
Nora Gonzalez
July 31, 2014
Kent - my deepest condolences.
Podi Constantiner
July 31, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about Max! I send you hugs. I just can't believe this. My thoughts are with you.
Marco Zaidenweber
July 31, 2014
Nancy, we are so sorry to hear about Maxi. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love, Marco y Tracy Zaidenweber
Debbie Festari
July 31, 2014
Kent - words cannot express our sorrow at the loss of your precious daughter. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
cathy cagle
July 31, 2014
Nancy, Kent, Zack, Marshall and Dexter: what a tremendous loss of a beautiful girl and a beautiful soul. My heart goes out to each of you. Love, Cathy
Lorian Sanchez-navarro
July 31, 2014
Nancy and family, soo very sorry for you're loss.
yvonne dom
July 31, 2014
Nancy recibe de corazon mi mas sentido pesame todo mi carino de siempre esta contigo no puedo ni imaginarme el inmenso dolor por el que estas pasando reci e un abrazo enorme y todo mi carino para toda tu familia
rhonda Brant
July 31, 2014
and the heavens wept..and we are too...love to you all
Fran Brochstein
July 31, 2014
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful young daughter. There are no words...
Ada Echetebu
July 31, 2014
Kent and families,
We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine the sorrow you endure but know that we pray for your solace and comfort in this time of need. We send our condolences and love to all of you. May she rest with angels and in peace.
Larry Alexander
July 31, 2014
Nancy, i was stunned to learn of Maxis' ascension. My most sincere condolences. Feel free to share any need. Larry Alexander
Leonard Meyer
July 31, 2014
Kent and Nancy, I just heard this afternoon about Max's passing. Rose Ann and I are devastated. I can still remember when she was born to you two and what a joy she was to you both. And as hard as the last years of her life were, she kept that sweet and happy spirit, which never dies. You were lucky to have her as long as you did. My condolences. Call me if there is anything we can do.
julie levin
July 31, 2014
dear nancy and kent..i am at a loss for words, but wanted the two of you to know that my heart just broke upon reading of max's passing...i send my love to you and your family...
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