MAX DeWAYNE BRAND

1930 - 2020

MAX DeWAYNE BRAND, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Timber crest Senior Living in North Manchester with the exceptional loving care of Heartland Hospice Care and Senior Helpers.Born Aug. 7, 1930, in Ashley, Ind., he was the fourth child of seven and the son of John and Aileen (Buss) Brand. Max married Yvonne Ruth Collins of Watervliet, Mich., on Sept. 18, 1955. Max and Yvonne celebrated 65 years of marriage, medical careers, and family in New Haven. They had four children, Ruth, Betty, John, and Jane. Max was a graduate of Manchester College with a BS in Chemistry and Michigan State University with Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing a few years in Niles, Mich., they moved to the New Haven / Fort Wayne area where he established the Memorial Park Animal Hospital and subsequently designed and built the New Haven Pet Hospital during his 30 years of professional life. Max and Yvonne enjoyed traveling around the world including numerous mission trips, especially a most memorable Veterinary mission trip to Haiti. Max was an active and engaged member of New Haven United Methodist Church for almost 60 years. Max's life embodied his love of family, education, hard work, integrity, travel, and faith. Surviving are his wife, one sister, four children, eight grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren. Max joins his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. A private family burial service will be held at Fairfield Cemetery. A celebration of life will be announced for a later date. For those who wish to honor the life of Max Brand, memorial contributions may be made to the Manchester University Fund or to the New Haven United Methodist Church Foundation. To read more, visit www.mckeemortuary.com