Maxine Jean Quinn, 81, passed of natural causes at her home, on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.

Born Dec. 12, 1935, in Montesano, Wash., where she lived until her death. She worked as a homemaker and loved cooking, baking, canning, gardening, flowers, fishing, and giving a home to unwanted animals, from chicks in the bathtub to small deer, and of course dogs and birds (including Nikko, bless her heart!). Max made sure her children had solid values upon which to live and carry through life. She enjoyed having a close connection to her grandchildren and mentoring each on must know life-lessons directly from her. She also enjoyed that her home was always the gathering place and made sure the coffee was always on with good conversation.

Survivors include her daughters, Suzie Jones (Dr. Tony Jones), and Dianne Quinn Hamilton, five granddaughters (Sarah, Savannah, Ashley (Jerry Buller), Lyndsey, Hannah), and one grandson, Noah, two great-grandsons, two brothers (Jim and Steve), two sisters (June and Barbara), and a host of nieces, and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Bob (March 2017) and son Larry (July 2013).

A private service will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, Satsop Cemetery. A private reception for relatives and friends will follow the service at the cemetery.

For memorial contributions, the family has designated the following organizations:

PAWS of Grays Harbor

800 West First Street

Aberdeen, WA 98520

and/or:

Brady Firefighters Association

8 Fire Station Road

Montesano, WA 98563

The family wishes to give thanks to all who have given thoughts, prayers, condolences and love during this difficult time!

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