Maxine C. Madsen Obituary (1951 - 2015)

Maxine Christiansen Madsen, age 63, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 after a courageous struggle with leukemia. Maxine was born October 10, 1951 in Logan, Utah a daughter of Max and Donna Daines Christiansen. Raised in Newton, Utah Maxine graduated with honors from Sky View High School in 1969. She married the love of her life, James Madsen, August 13, 1976 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. A gifted student and teacher, Maxine graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1973 from Brigham Young University. She then went on to become a distinguished and awarded educator in Jordan and Canyons school districts for 25 years, where she influenced the lives of hundreds of children. Maxine lived and exemplified a life of selfless service. Her boundless energy, enthusiasm, and talents were devoted to her family, students, friends, and church. There was never a time Maxine was too busy to render help to someone in need, whether it be a family member, acquaintance, or stranger. She lived each day to the fullest, and was the epitome of happiness and kindness; she truly exhibited a radiant light in her daily existence. She was active in civic and community affairs having served as a delegate to the Utah State Republican Convention. She was a faithful and valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings including teacher, counselor, Relief Society President, Young Women President, pianist, and organist. She especially loved serving as a missionary with her husband, Jim; most recently having returned from the Alabama Birmingham Mission. She loved serving the people of Alabama--whether it be baking cookies for an Institute class or giving a member a ride to church; serving as a missionary brought pure joy into her life. She loved the people of Alabama, and they loved and adored Sister Madsen. She is survived by her husband, Jim, children Traci (Philip) Kemp, Gina, Christie, Ashley (Trevor) Quick, Rob, grandchildren Abby, Spencer, Elise, Max, Lola, and Annie. She is also survived by her mother, Donna, brothers and sisters Nancy (Eldon) Bott, Clair (Rosemary), Cindy (Rob) Allred, Jed (Kathy), Madsen in-laws, and several nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Christiansen. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 6, 2015, at 12:00 PM at the Riverton Stake Center, 1855 W 13400 S. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, and from 11:00-11:45 AM at the church prior to services on Monday. Interment to be at Riverton City Cemetery. Her family would especially like to thank the doctors, nurses, and aides at the LDS Hospital Leukemia Unit and Huntsman Cancer Institute who lovingly cared for her. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT 84095