Maxine Ealum

1940 - 2020

Maxine Ealum obituary, 1940-2020, Hesperus, Colorado

BORN

1940

DIED

2020

Maxine Ealum Obituary

Lifelong resident Maxine Ealum passed away 3/13/2020 surrounded by family. One of seven children, Maxine was born to Harry & Helen Greer on 11/23/1940 in Marvel Colorado. She attended Cherry Creek elementary school and graduated from Durango High School. On 7/18/1964 she married Guy Ealum to whom she was married for 24 years. Together, Maxine & Guy had four daughters. Maxine was a gentle, loving lady and caretaker at heart who enjoyed camping, fishing , big family barbecues and music. Maxine was a longtime member of the Marvel Methodist Church. Maxine will be missed immensely by those who loved her.

She is survived by her sister Norma Frame, daughters Rhonda Martin, Sheryl Ealum, Tina Vaughn, and Patricia Morris, 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews and all those who considered her mom & grandma. She is preceded in death by her husband Guy, brothers Hugh, Allen, Billy, sisters Ruth and Charlene.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 on Saturday, 3/21/2020 at the Marvel Methodist Church, 100 County Road 133D in Marvel. A reception will follow.

Published by The Durango Herald on Mar. 16, 2020.
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Dear Sheryl,

Your mother was quite a sweetheart. I'm so glad I got to visit with her a bit on your birthday. I'm sending you much love in this difficult time and hope your grief will be gentle and wonderful memories will warm your heart in the days ahead. Please reach out if I can do anything for you. Much love and deep condolences, Cindy Lou P.S. She and my father share the same birthday! Love those Sagittarians.

March 23, 2020

Sheryl, Sending my thoughts and prayers to you. Lori Sadira

March 23, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mackie you hold a special place in our hearts.

Cristy J

March 20, 2020

Our condolences at the death of Maxine She was always such a dear, gentle soul. Blessings to each of you and know we are with you in spirtit.
Love,
Donnette & Lynn House
Bob Isaacs
Frank Isaacs

March 20, 2020

I will miss you aunt Mackey

Brenda Wood

Family

March 20, 2020

Our sincere condolences to the family

Bill and

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March 19, 2020

To the families my deepest sympathy and condolences to you all... we love you Aunt Mackie May you Rest.In.Peace and fly high with the Angel's in Heaven...love always Kathy ,Ashley ,an Cody

KathyBrashear

March 19, 2020

Sheryl,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. She's an angel in heaven looking down on you. Much Love, Connie

March 17, 2020

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Marvel Methodist Church

100 County Road 133D, Marvel, CO

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