Max Leroy Owen

Max Leroy Owen (94) passed away peacefully in his home, near Bonners Ferry, Idaho on August 28, 2012. Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 3:00pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho with Pastor Larry Kirkpatrick officiating a private inurnment will be at the Grandview Cemetery. Max was born on September 29, 1917 in Lubbock, Texas to Loza H. and Mable (Townsend) Owen. He lived in Oklahoma, Texas California and Idaho. Max worked for the shipyard in Richmond, CA during WWII. He attended college in Lubbock, TX and had a degree in teaching and a masters in Business. Max worked as a telegraph operator for Southern Max Leroy Owen (94) passed away peacefully in his home, near Bonners Ferry, Idaho on Pacific Rail Road. Max moved with his wife Wilma to Bonners Ferry, Id where he taught at Naples school and later at the SDA school. Max was a very active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Loza H. and Mable Owen, wife Wilma Owen sister in law Polly Johnson and Neva Lomax. He is survived by his brother in law Jakie F. Cassatt of Bonners Ferry, nieces Lynda Blumberg of Spokane, Mary Medeiros of Huston, TX, and Sherlyn Jacobs of Sacramento, CA as well as several great nieces and nephews. Max was also blessed with his only living Cousin Gary Owen of Michland Texas. To all the residents of Paradise Valley you will miss you favorite angel who always waved at every car to and from town. Family and friends are invited to sign Max’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.