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1958
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2011
Max DeLano Obituary
October 4, 1958 - March 18, 2011
DALLAS - Max was born in Aurburn Washington to Melvin and Dorothy Delano. He spent his teenage years growing up in Valsetz, Oregon graduating from Valsetz high school in 1978. In 1992, Max settled in North Salem with his wife and kids. He was a hardworking, well respected concrete finisher for 24 years. Max enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, playing horse shoes with his friend, Dave and going on walks with his sister, Cherie. He also enjoyed watching and attending sporting events and spending time with his family and friends. He was very proud of his 27 years of sobriety. Max is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Delano; brother, Fred Delano; and nephew, Brian Underwood. He is survived by his children, Bradly Delano, Nichole Delano and Joshua Delano and well anticipated first grandson, Uriyah Dean Colvin; father, Melvin Delano; sisters, Maryann Headrick, Cherie Stewart, brother in law Bill Stewart and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Max's life is will be shared 12 pm, Sunday April 3rd at 450 Lacreole Dr. Greenway Mobile Home Park Recreational center in Dallas Oregon.
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Deena Main
March 31, 2011
Max,,,,, Loved you so much. glad i got to see you last year, you were a huge part of my family. i will miss you sooo much. Love ya
Frank Wheeler
March 31, 2011
Loved you Max. Your silly laugh and and enthusiasm will be greatly missed.
Kandi Gardner
March 31, 2011
Dear MAx, I regret that we lost touch over the years. I have fond memories of you.
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John Gardner
March 31, 2011
Many years have past since I saw you old friend. I remember many times growing up that you were like an older brother to me and I will always value the friendship we shared. Me deepest sympathy to those you left behind!! You will be missed
Bradly DeLano
March 25, 2011
Dad, u were one of the strongest men I have ever known. You were the best father anybody could ever ask for. I hope one day I can be half the man you were. We know you are looking down and watching over us... We love you and miss you so much. We kids are blessed to have you as our father. Rest in piece and happiness dad will never be forgotten!
March 25, 2011
May God be with each and every person who has been involved in Max's life and may happy memories over shadow your grief. Jacque Dodson
Marvin & Roberta Wamboldt
March 24, 2011
Max will be missed greatly. He was a ggod friend,Dad,Son,Brother,Uncle. He was loved by many. We watched him go through the terrible teens as they say and he was like another son to us. We will moss your smiling face.
Tara Kubacki
March 24, 2011
Max, I will miss you so much. You are loved. I have many memories of you and will keep them in my heart and soul. I love you dearly cous.
Gailene Thiel
March 23, 2011
May God comfort you during this difficult time with the memories you shared and with the hope of a future reunion with Max and all who have gone before. My thoughts, heart and prayers are with you.
Gailene Thiel
March 23, 2011
May God comfort you during this time of grief with wonderful memories of your time together and with the hope of a joyful reunion with Max and those who've gone before at some time in the future. You are in my thoughts, heart and prayers.
March 23, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss, Max was always a good friend to me . He surely will be missed by all. Mrs Terri Sullivan Carney
Roy Hutchison
March 23, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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