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1930

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2014

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J.D. Maxwell Obituary

J.D. Maxwell passed peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Jackson, CA. Born in Williams, AZ on June 30, 1930 to Troy S. and Grace O. Maxwell (Parker). J.D. was known for his cowboy wit and wisdom, his amazing strength, artistic talents and love for the ladies. He graduated from Palo Verde High School where he was active in the FFA and provided the artwork for the high school yearbook. It was that art that led to his talents being discovered and the offer of a job by a little known Disney Company in the late 1940s, a job he eventually declined. He jockeyed and trained race horses with his dad before settling into his life's work, the construction of water canals. J.D. started a Gradall business in the early 1950s and pioneered water canal construction with the design of a "winged" bucket. Although he did not realize his dream of being a farmer, his work made farming in the Yuma Valley and Southern California possible. J.D. considered himself lucky to have had three wives, whom he always loved and considered his friends. Nothing brought him more joy than Bob Wills music and the opportunity to tease a family member. Among the many things he taught us, none was more important than the value of hard work. "Always be doing something, even if it's wrong."

J.D. is survived by his sister, Marlene Maxwell of Delaware and her sons; son, Dexter Maxwell of Poston, AZ; daughters, Dixie (Bob) Cameron of Plymouth, CA and Natalie (Chris) McPherson of Hamby, TX; grandchildren, Gracie, Amanda, Chase and Jamie, Jamie (Ronn) Colburn-Lubenko of Fiddletown, CA; and his loving great-grandchildren, Bailey, Jonathan, and Michael Lubenko of Fiddletown, CA.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the Fiddletown Community Church. Final graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Desert Lawn Cemetery in Yuma, AZ. Memorial contributions in J.D.'s name can be sent to the Amador County FFA Ag Boosters P.O. Box 1078, Jackson, CA 95642.

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Published by Yuma Sun from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2014.

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Cherri (aka Romey) Jackson

June 17, 2014

Sorry to hear you lost your dad, but like you said he is with you always and watching over you.. Glad I met you Dixie (Dreama)

Lisa Cross-Robinson

June 16, 2014

You were always a good hearted cowboy that made me smile. Even when you teased me and would say to me "Your always doing something and I'm pretty sure it's wrong" Rest well JD your going to be missed by all that knew you.

Marlene Maxwell

June 16, 2014

Brother I already miss you so!! No one will ever know how awesome it was to be the little sister who was always there, tagging along with you, the deep bond cannot be broken. Wait for me! I'm right behind you! Love, Sister

Karon Bingaman Hall

June 16, 2014

Love you Natalie & praying for you as you lay your Daddy to rest. Good ride cowboy! HUGS

Dad

Dixie Cameron

June 16, 2014

I am going to miss you so much dad, you were bigger then life and leave a void no one can ever fill. Good ride cowboy to the hardest working man I ever knew. I love you.

Bonnie Knight

June 16, 2014

Happy Trails, JD. You were one of a kind!

Natalie Maxwell McPherson

June 15, 2014

Happy Fathers Day Dad. I love you! See you next time.

Mary and J.D. January 2010

Rosemarie Barnes

June 15, 2014

J.D. you will be lovingly missed. Last time you visited mom (Mary) I remember just sitting and listening to the wonderful stories of our family's past as only you could tell them. Funny, witty, charming... a Maxwell to the core. Go get 'em Cowboy!
Rosemarie Barnes and Mary Flower of the Tom and Velma Maxwell family

Gil striking a JD pose. :)

Gilbert Maxwell

June 14, 2014

Dear cousin JD (and your great family). You're going to be missed by so many people. I'll always remember the conference calls we had between you, me, Mary and Flo. Your experiences & your quick wit, made those conversations a lot of fun for us. Happy Landings JD - see you again someday.
Gil Maxwell, of the Tom and Velma Maxwell family.

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