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Obituary for SEVER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 11, 2007

Maxwell Irvin Sever was born May 17, 1924 in Raton, NM and died September 18, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM at the V.A. Hospital, where he lost his courageous battle with diabetes. He became a resident of Albuquerque in 1944 after receiving a medical discharge from the U.S. Army, where he last served in the South Pacific. Max was a man of faith who loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Ross Sever and Nellie Clarice (Foote) Sever; two brothers; three sisters; and his only son, Darrell Irvin Sever. Max is survived by his wife, Bettie Lou (Rhoden) Sever; daughter, Jane; granddaughters, Kimberly Salzman, Pamela Sever, Alexandra Dyer and husband, Brandon; great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Sisson and husband, Eric, Emilia Edwards and fiance, Rian McCoy, Ashley Salzman and Alynna Dyer; great-great-grandchildren, Hailey, Zachary, and Brittney Sisson, James Edwards and Ryan Fotieo; special niece, Faye Gaines of Springer, NM; and brother, Clyde and wife, Maryann and family of California. The family is grateful for the many years of medical service and support provided by the V.A. Max spent his last two years at Manzano Del Sol Good Samaritan Village with the V.A. as primary caregivers. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be at Chelwood Christian Reformed Church, 2200 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM, on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Ronald H. Cook. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008


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