Name of Deceased: Max Nelson Reed Age: 72
Date of Death: August 25, 2012
Place of Death: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas
Date of Birth: April 1, 1940 at McPherson, Kansas
Parents Name: Clarence Harley & Anna Ellen (Ebaugh) Reed
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Max was a wonderful son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and coach. He married Judith Ann Birkholz on May 23, 1965 at Argonia, KS. She survives
He obtained his Masters of Science in Education from Emporia State University, and took additional courses at University of Kansas and University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse. He taught in the Meade Middle School, Meade, KS, where he also coached football and basketball. In 1968, he moved to Great Bend, where he continued his teaching career at Great Bend High School, teaching American History, Constitution, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, and coaching football.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, KNEA, and the University of Kansas Alumni Association. He loved to travel and hunt rocks and artifacts. After his retirement, he often submitted articles to the Rock and Gem Magazine.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Judith Reed, of the home
Two daughters: Alicia Maxxanne Reed and husband Scott of Lawrence, KS
Alexis Suzzanne Boone and husband Brad of Liberty, MO
One sister: Jane Hesse and husband Robert of Tulsa, OK
SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Service: Thursday, August 30, 2012
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Pastor Jeffrey Slater
Visitation: The family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial Fund: Brit Spaugh Park and Zoo, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530