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1933
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2023
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Maxine Conway Obituary
Maxine Nelson Conway passed away on August 5, 2023 , at Logan Health in Whitefish. Max was born in Missoula, Montana on February 13, 1933 to Alfred Nelson and Hazel Owen Nelson. She is survived by her husband , Richard (Dick) Conway of Whitefish and children Debra Adair (Tm), Richard "Butch" Conway (Tracy) and Jennifer Speer (Bill). She is also survived by grandchildren Daniel and Christopher Adair, Trista Speer Noble, Nora Speer, Tiffany Rose and Adrianna Churchill , as well as 11 great grandchildren. Max is also survived by her sister Dolores McLean.
Dick and Max met at Missoula County High School and married after graduation when Dick enlisted in the Air Force. They were married for 72 years. After completing his education in Seattle and working for Boeing , they moved back home to Montana and opened Radio Shack in Kalispell. With Max's assistance, it became one of the top Radio Shack stores in the Northwest. Max was named top salesperson throughout the time they were in business.
Max enjoyed flying with Dick in their Cherokee airplane and became proficient at crosswind landings. They traveled extensively and enjoyed Mexico particularly. Max had a special affinity for the people and culture of Mexico and was warmly received wherever she went.
In her short 90 years she lived a life of love, adventure and joy. She was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and will be deeply missed. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.
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Clifford Mabry
August 24, 2023
I have very fond memories of our time in Yuma Arizona together. We would load up and go to the little town south of Yuma called Somerton, wherein there is a authentic Mexican Restaurant that we all enjoyed. Max, Dick, Sharon and I, became good friends with the family and especially the cook. He cooked outside of the main dining room and would always greet us with a big smile. Max and Sharon loved him and his cooking of grand meals for us of mostly tacos and baraco (?). Sharon and I always had such a good time with Dick and Max. Dick always wanted to drive for most of our trips as he enjoyed touring the areas before arriving at our destination, and Max just laughed while we all piled in to their car. Dick had an affiliative for dirt roads and trails, he did this to make sure we're lost, Max and Sharon would just laugh.
Max you will be missed.
With Sympathy,
Cliff Mabry
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