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Maxine Mickelsen Obituary
1944 ~ 2020
Maxine "Max" Hamilton Mickelsen died peacefully at home with the love of her life on June 17, 2020. She was born April 18, 1944 in Salt Lake City to Cal and Eleanor Hamilton. Max was a proud West High alumnus and a Certified Alcohol and drug counselor and psychiatric technician. Max helped many women recover from addiction as a counselor and director at the House of Hope. There and on 5 West at the University of Utah, Max was loved and respected for her honesty and directness, humor and kindness. Max was diagnosed with cancer last Fall and she and all of us hoped for better outcomes for treatment. She is survived by her best pal, Mashelle Boswell, her awesome daughter, Jodi Palacios, her "bother", Marvin Hamilton, her granddaughter, Kady Palacios, her sweet Roseanne Roseannadana and many dear friends and family. Her body will be cremated and, per her wishes, nay, demands, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, Max would be thrilled by a donation to Best Friends Animal Society.
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Friends and family are invited to visit Max's guestbook at Premierfuneral.com
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Mary Smith
July 6, 2020
Maxine was a fun loving lady,she had a wonderful laugh that made everyone happy.She helped alot of people.She will be missed.Mary Smith&family
Marilyn Morgan
July 2, 2020
Jodi-as you well know, your mom was one of my favorites growing up. So were you. We may have drifted far apart in miles, but you were never far from my thoughts. You have my number. Call anytime you need to vent, talk, or just a shoulder. I'll be here.
Carol Jo Saxton
June 30, 2020
I always felt like family Jodi is my birthday twin. We were inseperable for many years. Many years ago. I always felt loved by Max and accepted as one of the family. rest easy Max.
Joni
June 28, 2020
I remember when she married my cousin Robbie. I thought she was so cool. She had a pixie haircut and was so cute. Maxine was always so nice to her new young cousin. My thoughts are with you now and always.
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