In memory of

Max Taylor Elliott

Dec 8, 1943
Jul 25, 2017

Obituary

Max Taylor Elliott passed away Tuesday, July 25 2017 in Salem, Oregon after trying to fight cancer for over two years. Max was born and raised in Burley, Idaho with his older brother Durwood Lee, Younger brother Jake, who both preceded his death, and his sister Delsa who currently lives in that same area

Max is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served in the US Navy for 4 years.  After getting an honorable discharge, he worked several jobs including being a carpet install/salesman and property management, but one of his favorite jobs was when he was a project manager working for a controlled environment and cleanroom construction business.  This job gave him the opportunity to travel to many countries and most of these countries are part of the Asia Pacific.  He was really a hard worker and wanted to keep himself busy working on small projects around the house.  One of the hardest things for him was not being able to do much when he was stricken with illness.

Max leaves behind his wife Ann, their two sons; Joshua Aaron, and Robert Johnathan, and his children from a previous marriage. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews that he really cared about.

Max loved his sons’ friends who congregated at their house after school or during the weekends. He considered a lot of them as his “adopted sons and daughters” and always wanted them to feel that his home was their home away from home.

He loved fishing and used to love playing golf. He loved to read books (NO JOKE! - fiction and non-fiction) and liked collecting books until Kindle became popular.  He also enjoyed driving in the countryside or backroads or toward the mountainsides with his wife, sightseeing, and just for fun.  He loved his family dearly.

Service Information

Funeral Service
Tuesday August 1, 2017 @ 6:30 PM (Viewing from 5:30-6:15)
LDS Cloverdale Chapel
3645 Cloverdale Dr SE, Turner, OR 97392

Interment with Military Honors
Wednesday August 2, 2017 @ 10:30 AM
Willamette National Cemetery
11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Portland, OR 97086

 

Messages of Sympathy

  1. Loretta Craford says:

    Max always had a kind work, and a big smile when we saw him at church every Sunday. I'm sure that Max and Jack are sharing good times up there in heaven. I miss his family when they moved from the Pringle Ward.

  2. Manny and Elsie and Family says:

    I'm gonna miss you Bro.. I lost another big brother named Max ,the other big brother is also Max ..I hope you'll be able to meet him as well as my other families who have gone through, I'm pretty sure you're going to love them too like you did to me and my family ..Until we meet again, Love you big Bro...

  3. Anonymous says:

    I'm gonna miss you Bro.. I lost another big brother named Max ,the other big brother is also Max ..I hope you'll be able to meet him as well as my other families who have gone through, I'm pretty sure you're going to love them too like you did to me and my family ..Until we meet again, Love you big Bro...

  4. Janalyn Blanchard says:

    Oh, I'm so saddened to hear this. I always enjoyed my interactions with Max. He was a friendly, happy, positive guy. I loved hearing his testimony at church. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ann and family. Hugs.

  5. Anonymous says:

    Sorry for this loss in your family. Thinking of you at this time.
    Sincerely, The David Johnson family

  6. April Lloyd says:

    Condolence to the family. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad Robert. I'll pray for your dad.

  7. The Moore Family says:

    Thank you Max for all of your service that you have done for our through church and through the military. You are going to be deeply missed. To the family, we are sorry for your loss we will be praying for all of you.

  8. Hanes Lorenzo Cabe - your 8 year old grand nephew says:

    I love you Lolo Max. I will miss you taking me to school, your hugs and kisses and keeping me safe.

  9. Hanes Lorenzo Cabe - your 8 year old grand nephew says:

    I love lolo Max. I will miss you taking me to school and your hugs and kisses and keeping me safe.

  10. Johnson Funeral Home Staff says:

    We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with his arrangements. He was a beloved family man who will be missed.

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