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Maxine Humphries Van Wagoner

26 Jul 1932 – 19 Dec 2016

Birth26 Jul 1932
Death19 Dec 2016
CemeteryEvergreen Cemetery
Springville , Utah County , Utah , USA
Added byAnnie Duckett Hundley on 21 Dec 2016
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174269926

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Maxine Humphries Van Wagoner 1932 - 2016 ❦ Early Life: She was born July 26, 1932, in Jerome Idaho, to Felix Baxter Humphries and Dora V. Johnson Humphries. She was formerly of Vernal, Utah. ❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: On February 22, 1949, she married Alva Jay Van Wagoner. They later divorced after 57 years of marriage. Together they raised nine beautiful children who inherited their mother's love for humor. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Maxine served in many ward and stake positons, including: Relief Society counselor and teacher, stake and ward missionary, Primary teacher, Cub Scout den leader, and her most recent and most favorite—missionary at the Grand Junction bishops' storehouse. She loved serving in her various callings but held very dear to her heart, the service she provided at the storehouse. ❦ She was very active in family history and sent thousands of names to the temple. Maxine was the most kind and selfless person who was adored by everyone who knew her. She would do anything for her children, and each one of them felt the same toward her. She had an uncanny ability of remembering phone numbers, and rarely needed a phone directory. She loved family traditions like taffy pulls, holiday gatherings, family reunions and story-time with one of her favorite authors, Pat McManus. Maxine loved to laugh and she shared her laughter with everyone she met. She loved to play coin and prize bingo so she would have little gifts to give to her most treasured grandchildren. ❦ Maxine was a dedicated and devoted employee and began working at a young age as a potato picker, alongside her daddy, earning a penny for every potato she picked. At 12, she worked as an ice cream girl at Pop's A&W Root Beer stand and had fond memories of hand-scooped ice cream and fountain soda. She worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell and was known for her speed and accuracy. Before retirement, she worked several years as the general manager of a large hotel chain. ❦ Maxine is best known for her spunky and fun-loving personality and sayings such as "Dear Moses!" "Honest-to-Pete!" "Go Jump in the Lake!" "Oh Shush-up!" "BINGO!!" and countless endearing others. She loved playing the guitar, singing, yodeling, crocheting and crossword puzzles. She loved reading her scriptures and studying the gospel, and sharing it with others, every opportunity she got. She also loved writing, especially, children's stories. ❦ Maxine Van Wagoner, 84, was called home to her Father in Heaven on December 19, 2016. She passed away peacefully at the American Fork Hospital, surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren. She was 84. Family Message: "We are happy knowing that she is reunited with her parents and siblings, and her baby boy, Matthew Mark, who died in infancy. Our family expresses gratitude to all you folks who were a friend and a companion to our mother while she lived there." Survived By: Her nine children: Kristine Quinn, Juline (Ron) Canto, Shirline (Glenn) Tefteller, Mike (Kate) Van Wagoner, David (Sue) Van Wagoner, Mark (Lynnette) Van Wagoner, Jon (Jen) Van Wagoner, Lesa Irwin, Geoff (Crystal) Van Wagoner; 52 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Obituary: Uintah Basin Standard | Roosevelt, Utah | 21 Dec 2016 Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Location: 2433 W. 450 S. | Pleasant Grove, Utah Arrangements By: Utah Valley Mortuary Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley Special thanks to: klassikat and George

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