So that our children will know.

Dear kids,

This is a small list of things I want you to know about your Grandpa Max. I know my list is lacking (I am sure I am forgetting some), and your Dad could write a more complete one. But for me, these things were important qualities I grew to love and appreciate about Max in the 7.5 years that I knew him.

He was:

One of the hardest working men we knew. He never said no when something needed to be done, or someone needed help. As you look around our home boys, you will see Grandpa Max nearly everywhere. For he helped immensely with the remodel of this home, in every stage. His service and hard work were one of the best ways he showed us how much he loved us.

Jovial, happy, friendly and kind. He was a friend to all he met. I remember being drawn to his friendly and accepting personality when I first met him 7.5 years ago.
A great giver of hugs.

Always ready and willing to give us a blessing if one was wanted, or needed.
Never on time, but rather ALWAYS early. He often said, "You can call me lots of things, just don't call me late for dinner."
Exceedingly complimentary. Max never failed to compliment me on every dinner or dessert that I made. He never forgot to do it, even when my cooking probably did not deserve it. He was equally apologetic for his own cooking, which was rarely ever needed.
Always joking that his hair, which was slowly turning to a handsome shade of white, was scaring the grand kids. Not so, Max, not so.
Could often be heard referring to your Dad as "Maynard." Not exactly sure why, but he did it nonetheless.

Quick to smile and quick to joke, it was a very endearing quality. What a great laugh he had.
So kind to our dog, Reece. Max would always talk to him, and give him a a good helping of pets and back scratches. Sometimes Reece got more attention from Grandpa Max, than Reece got from us.
A master at moving things. Whether it be packing our car in the most streamline way possible (watching this was often like watching a game of Tetris), or figuring out the best way to get a fridge down our awkward basement staircase, he was the go to guy.

I know that he still is all of these things. We just have to wait a while until we get to enjoy these qualities about him again. So here's to memories, right?
We love you Max.