Max Joseph Gilchrist, Loved God, People
Oct. 13, 1935 - Sept.25, 2000
OLATHE - Max Joseph Gilchrist, age 64, died Monday evening, Sept. 25, 2000, in the Integrated Health Services at Delta.
Max Joseph Gilchrist, the son of Lee J. and Edna D. (O'Dell) Gilchrist, was born on Oct. 13, 1935, in Shelton, Wash.
Max had been a resident of Colorado since 1965. He lived in Grand Junction prior to moving to Montrose in 1977.
He married his sweetheart, Treva Weidman, on July 13, 1979.
As a resident of Montrose and Olathe, Max was an active member of both communities. He was a member and acolyte of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose for many years.
Max was employed with Silver Mountain Enterprises since 1983.
He was well known and well loved in the community. He loved helping people and making new friends. Max never knew a stranger, only friends he hadn't met.
He was an athlete and had won several silver and gold medals in the Special Olympics. In May of 1997, he was a Special Olympic Torchbearer as the Olympic Torch made its way through Montrose and Colorado. Max loved being outdoors, fishing, and walking. He liked horses and dancing. Most of all, Max loved God and people. Those who had the privilege of knowing Max, and whose lives were deeply affected by his unconditional love and gentleness, will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Treva Gilchrist, of Olathe.
Max was preceded in death by both of his parents and one sister, Florence Benninger.
Visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Crippin Funeral Home, using the front entrance, and also on Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Funeral Services to celebrate and honor Max's life will be officiated by The Rev. Tom Belt on Friday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Interment will follow the service in the Olathe Cemetery, with arrangements being handled under the direction of the Crippin Funeral Home of Montrose.
Oct. 13, 1935 - Sept.25, 2000
OLATHE - Max Joseph Gilchrist, age 64, died Monday evening, Sept. 25, 2000, in the Integrated Health Services at Delta.
Max Joseph Gilchrist, the son of Lee J. and Edna D. (O'Dell) Gilchrist, was born on Oct. 13, 1935, in Shelton, Wash.
Max had been a resident of Colorado since 1965. He lived in Grand Junction prior to moving to Montrose in 1977.
He married his sweetheart, Treva Weidman, on July 13, 1979.
As a resident of Montrose and Olathe, Max was an active member of both communities. He was a member and acolyte of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose for many years.
Max was employed with Silver Mountain Enterprises since 1983.
He was well known and well loved in the community. He loved helping people and making new friends. Max never knew a stranger, only friends he hadn't met.
He was an athlete and had won several silver and gold medals in the Special Olympics. In May of 1997, he was a Special Olympic Torchbearer as the Olympic Torch made its way through Montrose and Colorado. Max loved being outdoors, fishing, and walking. He liked horses and dancing. Most of all, Max loved God and people. Those who had the privilege of knowing Max, and whose lives were deeply affected by his unconditional love and gentleness, will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Treva Gilchrist, of Olathe.
Max was preceded in death by both of his parents and one sister, Florence Benninger.
Visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Crippin Funeral Home, using the front entrance, and also on Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Funeral Services to celebrate and honor Max's life will be officiated by The Rev. Tom Belt on Friday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Interment will follow the service in the Olathe Cemetery, with arrangements being handled under the direction of the Crippin Funeral Home of Montrose.
Max Joseph Gilchrist, Loved God, People
Oct. 13, 1935 - Sept.25, 2000
OLATHE - Max Joseph Gilchrist, age 64, died Monday evening, Sept. 25, 2000, in the Integrated Health Services at Delta.
Max Joseph Gilchrist, the son of Lee J. and Edna D. (O'Dell) Gilchrist, was born on Oct. 13, 1935, in Shelton, Wash.
Max had been a resident of Colorado since 1965. He lived in Grand Junction prior to moving to Montrose in 1977.
He married his sweetheart, Treva Weidman, on July 13, 1979.
As a resident of Montrose and Olathe, Max was an active member of both communities. He was a member and acolyte of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose for many years.
Max was employed with Silver Mountain Enterprises since 1983.
He was well known and well loved in the community. He loved helping people and making new friends. Max never knew a stranger, only friends he hadn't met.
He was an athlete and had won several silver and gold medals in the Special Olympics. In May of 1997, he was a Special Olympic Torchbearer as the Olympic Torch made its way through Montrose and Colorado. Max loved being outdoors, fishing, and walking. He liked horses and dancing. Most of all, Max loved God and people. Those who had the privilege of knowing Max, and whose lives were deeply affected by his unconditional love and gentleness, will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Treva Gilchrist, of Olathe.
Max was preceded in death by both of his parents and one sister, Florence Benninger.
Visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Crippin Funeral Home, using the front entrance, and also on Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Funeral Services to celebrate and honor Max's life will be officiated by The Rev. Tom Belt on Friday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Interment will follow the service in the Olathe Cemetery, with arrangements being handled under the direction of the Crippin Funeral Home of Montrose.
Oct. 13, 1935 - Sept.25, 2000
OLATHE - Max Joseph Gilchrist, age 64, died Monday evening, Sept. 25, 2000, in the Integrated Health Services at Delta.
Max Joseph Gilchrist, the son of Lee J. and Edna D. (O'Dell) Gilchrist, was born on Oct. 13, 1935, in Shelton, Wash.
Max had been a resident of Colorado since 1965. He lived in Grand Junction prior to moving to Montrose in 1977.
He married his sweetheart, Treva Weidman, on July 13, 1979.
As a resident of Montrose and Olathe, Max was an active member of both communities. He was a member and acolyte of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose for many years.
Max was employed with Silver Mountain Enterprises since 1983.
He was well known and well loved in the community. He loved helping people and making new friends. Max never knew a stranger, only friends he hadn't met.
He was an athlete and had won several silver and gold medals in the Special Olympics. In May of 1997, he was a Special Olympic Torchbearer as the Olympic Torch made its way through Montrose and Colorado. Max loved being outdoors, fishing, and walking. He liked horses and dancing. Most of all, Max loved God and people. Those who had the privilege of knowing Max, and whose lives were deeply affected by his unconditional love and gentleness, will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Treva Gilchrist, of Olathe.
Max was preceded in death by both of his parents and one sister, Florence Benninger.
Visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Crippin Funeral Home, using the front entrance, and also on Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Funeral Services to celebrate and honor Max's life will be officiated by The Rev. Tom Belt on Friday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Interment will follow the service in the Olathe Cemetery, with arrangements being handled under the direction of the Crippin Funeral Home of Montrose.
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Beloved Husband, Cherished Friends, Married July 13 1979 Together Again.
I Corinthians 13:4-7--Love Is Patient. Love Is Kind. It Does Not Envy, It Does Not Boast, It Is Not Proud. It Is Not Rude, It Is Not Self-Seeking. It Is Not Easily Angered. It Keeps No Record Of Wrongs. Love Does Not Delight In Evil, But Rejoices With The Truth. It Always Protects, Always Trusts, Always Hopes, Always Perseveres. Love Never Fails.
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