Max F. Allen, 72

The Angels took Max F. Allen home to the Lord on March 18, 2010, after suffering a long, faithful battle with severe COPD. He was born March 25, 1937, in Kalispell. He served his country in the U.S. Army, worked as operating engineer in southern California for 18 years, and three years on the Alaskan Pipeline. Even though Max had to move away from his beloved Montana for work, his heart always stayed here. He enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing and hunting, and loved living at Middle Thompson Lake. Max and Isabelle Marty were married Aug. 19, 1965. They were blessed with two children, Marty Ann and Max Wayne. They were again blessed with granddaughter Natasha Ann, who was adopted into the family as their daughter. He was known for his loving nature and compassion for his great Lord and devotion to Jesus Christ. Max was a kind person who sacrificed his own personal well-being for others and never asked for anything in return. He had a quiet, witty way with humor, which he used to pull tricks on all with much enjoyment. Max was preceded in death by his daughter, Marty Ann; and his parents, Frank and Nettie Allen. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Isabelle; son, Max Wayne, and wife, Tammy, and their son, Rance Vaughan; daughter, Natasha Ann; brothers, Gary and wife Angie, Ron and wife Marilyn, and Dennis; also, several nieces and nephews, whom Max loved and prayed for. A rosary will be said for Max at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at St. Richard s Catholic Church in Columbia Falls.