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Max Ivener, age 91, of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home September 25, 2001. Max was born March 11, 1910 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Isaac and Mary Ivener. He is survived by his wife, Francys Ivener; daughter, Suzanne Ivener-Pettersson; sons, Brian L. and Bonnie Ivener, Alan and Ruth Ivener; six grandchildren, Brandy, Brooke, Aaron, Elias-Axel, Stacia and Efraim-Eugen all of Albuquerque. Max was considered a patriarch by numerous loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was the last surviving sibling of five brothers and two sisters. Max and his family have been members and pillars of Congregation B'nai Israel since 1962. Max was a very active volunteer in the civic and religious communities. His good nature and care of the earth brought bounty to all those he met. He was a member of the synagogue Men's Club, the NFO, the Farm Bureau, the Moose Lodge and served with the WPA. Max founded the Sioux Circle Motel, The Park Terrace Apartments, El Sid Greenhouses, and a produce business and operated a John Deere dealership. With each stage of his life, he began new business ventures and helped others initiate their own. His business endeavors were based on trust and often a handshake was sufficient. He loved his family and friends and appreciated every day of his life. Funeral Services will be held at Congregation B'nai Israel 4401 Indian School Rd. on Friday, September 28, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with Rabbi Isaac H. Celnik and Cantor Michael D. Zubin officiating. Internment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Memorial Services will be held at the family home Saturday and Sunday September 29, and 30, and Monday October 1, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Max Ivener Camp Scholarship Fund at Congregation B'nai Israel or to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal SE.
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