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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday November 12, 1997 - Page As a young man, I recall being told that the measure of a man could be figured, pot only by the number of Lis friends, but by the quality of those friendships. If that be true, then Max Wilcox can count himself a full measure of a man. Last week, Maxs friends and family paid him tribute and a final during funeral services at the La Sal IDS Chapel. It seems Max was many things to many different people, as was indicated by the comments enumerated by the large number in attenso-lo- ng Often I would come across Max riding alone checking cows and the range. It was inevitable, both of us being Veterans, that our military service would come up. Even though our conflicts were in different eras and generations, the commonality of service allowed the sharing of war stories. One of the unwritten rights of veterans is the liberty to embellish. Without it, most of the time in the military boils down to bore- dom. However, Max had some exciting experiences from dance. In the 15 years since I came to La Sal as the resident Deputy Sheriff, I have had the opportunity to see the various sides of Max Wilcox. I recall a situation in particular Max brought to my attention, Max Wilcox. This brings me to another resource lost with his passing. As La Sals resident Old Timer, I found his knowledge of the area invaluable. Many times prior to heading out to look for an overdue or lost individual, I would catch Max and we would spread the maps out. He saved many hours and helped find a number of individuals just by sending me on the right route. He was most proud of developing over 30,000 acres of land from brush and trees to and was proud of his time as a paratrooper. Airborne." Max made his last trip from the Chapel to the family cemetery in the back of a horse drawn wagon. His coffin was draped in the American Flag as the team and wagon headed east to the home ranch. Max was followed by pall bearers leading his riderless horse. It was only fitting that Max should make his last trip in the manner he had become so accustomed to. We surely will miss the Mayor of La Sal." Hoo-Ra- h, grass and that he always paid his bills, sometimes twice to ensure his good name. Max suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in July and spent 21 days in St. Marys Hospital and then 3 months of hard rehabilitation. He underwent brain surgery on October 16 for brain abscesses. Throughout, he never complained and worked hard to recover. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, a Max WILCOX and all of his and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Roberta Wilcox, grandson, $ast tfte 60 years ago Ken Summers is elected Monticello Town President. Noel Sitton, Frank Redd, Joe Cooper and Rita Bailey win trustee50 years ago 40 years ago in Japan. He received Bennion Redd and DeVerle Stewart make a special airplane trip from Salt Lake City. They circle low several times over the Frank Redd residence as a signal that they had arrived. Ferry boat at Hite sinks in quicksand. Sixth grader Deaun Christensens description of a nose: On everyones face between the eyes and the mouth there sticks out a bump called the nose. There are many uses for the nose. In the summer it sunburns and in the winter it freezes. It snores and sniffles and smells and sneezes. People use their noses to hold up their glasses and some use their noses to poke in other peoples business. (When this happens, the nose makes a good target for somebodys big fist.)" 30 years ago An evening of entertainment, Color it Broadway, is performed by Ivalou Redd, who does all of the singing and acting parts of the musicals, Unsinkable Molly Brown, The King and I, Oklahoma, and Funny Girl. 20 years ago Keith Redd is elected Mayor of Monticello. Harold Young Dr. D. L. Giband Hal Jensen are new city councilmen. of is bons elected Mayor Blanding. Jon Hunt and LaRue Inez McDaniels are victorious for city council seats. elected Wilson becomes the first mayor of Bluff. Paul M. McPherson, Opal Hooper, Linn McCleery, and Jim Taylor win the election for councilors. half-brothe- Max Wilcox was born December 26, 1925 in Salt Lake City to Ephraim and Linda He died in St. Wilcox. Marys Hospital on November 3, 1997 due to complications from brain surgery. He lived all his life in La Sal except during high school and serving in the military. After graduating from Grand County High School, he enlisted in the Army in 1944. He served with the 43rd Infantry in Luzon, the Philippines, and with the Army of Occupation ships. something about another mans brand being on a number of Wilcox calves. Max indicated he had made several attempts to contact the man, who had been avoiding him. We were able to straighten things out before Maxs definition of contact" became literal. That is one Rancher who saw no gray area, only black and white, right and wrong. As a neighbor, Max would gladly drop what he was doing and lend a hand. Several years ago, I was out doing some foot patrol in East Coyote when I had problems with my patrol vehicle. After it had been dark for some time, my wife called Max... not the Sheriffs Office, but 12 three children, Sandra Woodring, Mike Wilcox, and Helen Fuller, seven grandchildren, and three He great grandchildren. also is survived by two sisters, Linda and Eral and Ruth and Charles Baxter. His funeral was held November 6 at the LDS Chapel in La Sal. Mc-Cu- his paraCombat the trooper wings, Infantry Badge, and a bronze star for bravery be- How to Link Your Ancestor to the Old Country" is the topic of a family history class on Thursday, November 20 at the Bland- Gar-le- tt on March 18, 1949, They have four children: Sandra ing Family History Center, Woodring (Marty), Mike 200 South Main. Wilcox (Joan Krist), Helen The public is invited to the Fuller (Lane), and Colleen free class, which will run Wilcox. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Max accomplished many class will be taught by Cathy good things in ranching. Mellor. 10 years ago County Commissioner Cal Black tells the Monticello chamber that if the Burr Trail is improved, more people will access Lake Powell through southern Utah and counties will retain their prerogative to improve road right-of-way- s. Is it too soon to Free weekend and evening calls for one year and... Bethinking of Christmas Cards??? Procrastination is the art of keeping Up a FREE 5 with yesterday. Don Marquis 11 gs Motorola flip phone! & i'll iii Season greetings Public notice be informed that the San Juan School District Board of Education has scheduled Monday, November 17, 1997 to hold their regularly scheduled Board Meeting. It will be held at the District Office in Blanding beginning at 2:00 p.m. The tentative agenda for this meeting will be posted at the district office by November 12, 1997. If you would like a copy or more informs -tion concerning this agenda, please call (435) Pleua In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aides and services) during this meeting should notify Superintendent Dr. Gary Cameron at least three working days prior to the meeting at (801) Published November 6 and 12, 1997 in the San Juan Record. Monhcallo, Utah.- 678-120- l!ot if you're the one writing them For the finest in Photo Christmas Cards bring your favorite photo or negative to ! ask for details... CELLULAR jiiHJT G&33TD Toll free your Cortez Camera Outlet staiiii- - (iTihin o Cjiit Uflf (torn H3 if? en Family history class offered yond the call of duty. On returning home, he rodeoed and ranched. 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