Max Tanner Madson

Max Tanner Madson, 93, passed away at home in Orem, Utah from natural causes on February 19, 2007 surrounded by his family.
On February 10, 1914 Max was born in Payson, Utah as the first of seven children of William Hyrum Madson and Emma Elena Tanner. Max served his country during World War II in France and Germany.
He married Ava Neola Young on December 16, 1940; their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He worked as a Sound Engineer for the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC for 30 years before retiring and returning home to Utah.
Max was a faithful member of the Church serving in various callings. One of his favorite callings was that of the two Stake Missions he served while residing in Maryland, and the eternal friendships he created during his missions with those that joined the Church. He loved dancing with his eternal companion, could fix and repair anything, and loved reading, especially the scriptures. He had a deep testimony of the Savior and was an example to all that knew him.
Max is survived by Neola, his wife for 66 years, and three children; Richard E. Madson, James M. (Elaine) Madson, Ronald (Pamela) Madson, fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, in addition to three siblings, Melba (Max) Nelson, Raydon (Iris) Madson, and Havlor (Terry) Madson.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; Elbert and Frank and sister Betty, his daughter Kathleen who he has joyfully reunited with.
There will be a memorial service held in his honor on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Orem 4th Ward, 190 North 800 West, Orem at 11:00 a.m. under the direction of SereniCare Funeral Directors. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 23 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Orem 4th Ward Relief Society Room. Family and friends may also call from 10:00 - 10:45 prior to the service. Interment in the Charleston Cemetery.