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Maxine Maxey Obituary
She was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Fort Benton, Mont., and raised in Malta, Mont. She attended Montana State University and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. After graduation, she taught school in Malta and married Daniel Maxey on Dec. 28, 1938. They moved to Longview in 1944, then to Carrolls in 1947.
After Dan's death in 1957, the family moved to Kelso and she started working at Kelso High School. She was a teacher and then a counselor until retiring in 1973. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Kelso Friends of the Library and served on the Kelso Library Board.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Maxey of Longview and Kit (Paul) White of Tacoma; her son, Burke (Karen) Maxey of Burnsville, Minn.; four grandchildren, Kama, Brendan, Derek and Nick; a great-grandson, Rowan; two sisters-in-law, Nell Whitcomb and Nelle Durgan; a brother-in-law, Bob (Ida) Maxey; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Florence "Babe" Setzer and her husband, Dr. G.W. Setzer; and a brother, H.S. Whitcomb.
There will be a memorial service for her at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Canterbury Inn and Chateau, 1329 Third Ave., in Longview.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home.
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Don McWain
November 21, 2007
My sympathy goes out to Susan,Kit,and Burke,at this very sad time in the loss of their mother.She was a great woman who finished the raising of her children after the loss of their father.A wonderful accomplishment,under stressful times.Your friend Don McWain sr.
Larry and Gwyn Gross
November 20, 2007
Maxine was a special lady. We have fond memories of our children sharing activities at school and church.It was a fun time with Kit, Kathy, Debbie, Joann and Mike.
We're sorry we will be unable to attend the memorial service.
Gerald and Margaret Lemmons
November 20, 2007
To the Maxey Family:
Maxine was a very special friend, as well as colleague. We know she will be greatly missed by her family and her friends. We have many wonderful memories of times with the Maxey family. With our prayers.
Jack McWain
November 20, 2007
I am truly sad for Mrs Maxey's family. Burke and I were the best of friends while growing up. She was a lady of class. I shall never forget her or Dan. I pray God will be close to you all at this time and forever. She was such a special lady. Contact me if you are up to it-Jack McWain
Susan Noe
November 20, 2007
My prayers go out to the family. I graduated from Kelso High in 1968. Mrs. Maxey was the girls counselor then. She always had a smile on her face, and was there if we had a problem. She will be missed.
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