Max Covell Christensen, of Mesa Arizona, previously Greenville Michigan, passed away January 8, 2008 at the wonderful age of 83.
Max was born on January 1, 1925 and was the only child of William and Helena Christensen of Trufant, Michigan.
Max served honorably for his country as an Air Force Pilot in WWII. He received his Masters Degree from Michigan State University in Agricultural Engineering and spent his career with Ford Motor Company, Tractor division near Detroit.
He married his Sweetheart in 1950, Marilyn Jean Hansen, and had 57 precious years together as Husband and Wife. He was a remarkable Husband and Father and “Bampa” to us all.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn and his two daughters; Cindy Boes and Jill Cliburn and her husband, Jim Cliburn of Gilbert, Arizona. He has six adored Grandchildren, John, Jennifer, Holly, Karolyn, Elizabeth and Maxwell. He also has one Great Grandchild, Kaleb. Survived also by four sister-in-laws, Alice and Robert Allen of Greenville, Nata Lou and Lee Hansen of Trufant, Grace and Robert Hemstreet of San Diego CA and Laura Roberts of Raymore, Missouri.
A Memorial Service will held at a future date to be announced. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church Greenville, MI.
