Birth date: Oct 8, 1950 Death date: Nov 5, 2012
A Memorial in Celebration of the Life of Max Gordon Messman and in witness to the Resurrection will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at 5 p.m., Tacoma, WA, in the Trinity Presbyterian Church sanctuary with a potluck reception to fo Read Obituary
Edwina - I just learned that Max has passed. The news gave me a very heavy heart. Your obituary really says it all. Max was a wonderful man. My fond memories of Max come from his early "legal aid" years when we were all living on a shoestring but finding ways to do good work and have fun times together. I'm hopeful that your memories give you some peace in the days ahead.##imported-begin##Carol##imported-end##
Dear Edwina, I was just notified of Max's passing. I am so sorry to hear about it. Every time I pass by Tacoma, I think of you both. Had I known about the celebration of his life, I would have been there. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness and I will try to get up to see you soon. With deep sympathy,
Judi##imported-begin##Judi Smith##imported-end##
Edwina,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
God Bless!##imported-begin##Amelia Holl##imported-end##
Edwina (and all of his family), so sorry to hear of Max's passing. Wishing you peace and good memories to get you through this time.##imported-begin##Valerie Pollet##imported-end##
Edwina and Max’s extended family,
Max was a warm and special person, who was always made my wife, Mary Ellen, and I feel happy to see him. Together Max and Edwina brought a very nice presence to any social and/or meeting setting that we attended together. We will miss Max’s warm and genuine smile. He had an engaging manner and personality that will be missed by all who knew him. Mary Ellen and I wanted to especially share our personal condolences with Edwina and Max’s extended family on Max’s passing. Mary Ellen and I share wonderful memories of Max, who enjoyed life. We also pray for the repose of his soul in heaven and spiritual life everlasting. “Memory eternal!â€Â##imported-begin##Jeffrey J. Jaksich##imported-end##
Dear Edwina - I'm so sorry to learn about Max's passing. I first knew Max from State EMD times from 1993 on and met you later, Edwina, thru Public Health 2007-2008 initiatives. I always was delighted to see you both at The Seattle Repertory Theatre shows periodically, where I have had an affiliation since 1986. Max was a great guy, a great guy to work with and he will truly be missed.
Sadly, Dee##imported-begin##Dee Totten##imported-end##
It was with surprise & sadness reading of the loss of Max. My last contact with him was after his wedding when he wrote me a beautiful thank you letter All I can say is whoever wrote his obituary described the Max I knew & loved for the time I knew him. My deepest sympathy to his family, Such a loss##imported-begin##Alice Adams##imported-end##
Max was a gentle soul, with a great sense of community. He and Edwina always welcomed me into Trinity. We loved seeing him at the Tacoma Center Y. It is funny what you remember from people. Max told me to be prepared for an earthquake; have cans of tuna,a manual can opener, bottled water, and slippers near the bed for broken glass. Max had a great sense of humor. We all loved him at the Y. Edwina, our prayers are with you. Max will be missed.##imported-begin##Charlie Davis and the YMCA##imported-end##
Max and I were co-workers for over a decade. We shared many of our experiences in emergency management together. We were both blessed to have worked with so many other good people. Max sure loved his golf!##imported-begin##Don Miller##imported-end##
I just learned of Max's passing. I remember when Max worked at legal aid, the clients he helped were so appreciative of his help. He was so dedicated and was always so friendly to everyone he met. He always had a calm demeanor about him. I remember the Weds. night volleyball with co-workers and the legal aid softball games. I was truly upset and sad about Max's passing but know he is with God. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.##imported-begin##Karen Brown##imported-end##
