Dr. Max Dekon Gudmundsen
Boise
Dr. Max Dekon Gudmundsen, 75, of Boise, died on Sunday, March 7, 1993, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel, M. Blair Shepherd will officiate. Burial will follow in McCall Cemetery, McCall.
Max, a longtime physician arid civic leader in the Boise community, was born June 28, 1914 in Burley, the son of Irel and Elsie Taylor Gudmundsen. He grew up in Burley and as a boy loved hunting, fishing, swimming and sailing his self-made boat on the Snake River with his brothers. His early interests also included love of music and dancing.
Max graduated from Burley High School in 1932 and studied pre-med at the University of Utah. He also found time to pursue his love of music by playing baritone in the University band. He graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School in 1939. His training continued with an obstetrics and gynecology internship and residency at Lucas County General Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. There he fell in love with and married Helen Lucile Reed of Rogers, Texas. They were the parents of four children.
The arrival of World War II coincided with the arrival of Max and Helen's first child. Max volunteered for service in the U.S. Army and proudly served in the South Pacific from July 1942 through October 1945. Following military discharge, he began an OB-GYN practice in the then First National Bank Building. His practice flourished for 35 years and he retired in 1981.
For nearly four decades, Max served his community faithfully and graciously. In addition to delivering some twelve thousand babies, he was dedicated to public service and charitable causes. He served for nearly thirty years as Chief of Stall at the Salvation Army's Booth Memorial Hospital. He was also active in many community fundraising efforts, highlighted by his being named Chairman of the United Fund Campaign, doctor's division, in 1973 and 1974. Max was active in numerous professional organizations, serving as President of the Southwest Idaho District Medical Society. 1964-1965; Secretary-Treasurer of the Idaho Medical Association, 1957-1960; and Chairman of the Idaho Medical Political Action Committee in 1953. Max was recognized for his many civic accomplishments by being named Idaho Statesman's Distinguished Citizen.
Max lived life to the fullest. He was a loving husband and father. His love of life was renewed with each baby he helped bring into the world. It was with the greatest joy that Max personally informed each father of their new arrivals. Max's love or life was matched by a life long love of the outdoors. He enjoyed snow skiing and was a member of the Prime Timers. He also loved duck hunting and was a member of the Fruitland Duck Club. He was an avid golfer and was a member of both Hillcrest and Crane Creek Country Clubs. Max also loved spending time at his cabin in McCall, Payette Lake was an important part of his life and he was a charter member of the Royal Sylvan Beach Yacht Club. In later years. Max especially delighted in taking his wile and grown children to the Arid Club for dinners. He maintained a membership at the club for many years and had been a past Kingfish.
Max will be greatly missed by family and friends, but he will always be remembered lovingly. He leaves behind a great memory of spirit and adventure, a legacy his children and grandchildren will treasure forever.
Survivors include two sons, Bob and daughter-in-law, Betsy Gudmundsen and Taylor and daughter-in-law, Marie Gudmundsen; two daughters, Elsie Lee McKiveen and Jan Gudmundsen and son-in-law, Greg Eby; a sister, Lausanne Marshall; nine grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Claire, and Gretchen Gudmundsen, Bryar, Hayley and Lindsay McKiveen, Jessica and Benjamin Eby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and two brothers, Dick and Taylor.
Family and friends may visit today from 9.00 a.m. to 6 00 p.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
The Idaho Statesman, Wednesday, March 10, 1993 page 4C
Boise
Dr. Max Dekon Gudmundsen, 75, of Boise, died on Sunday, March 7, 1993, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel, M. Blair Shepherd will officiate. Burial will follow in McCall Cemetery, McCall.
Max, a longtime physician arid civic leader in the Boise community, was born June 28, 1914 in Burley, the son of Irel and Elsie Taylor Gudmundsen. He grew up in Burley and as a boy loved hunting, fishing, swimming and sailing his self-made boat on the Snake River with his brothers. His early interests also included love of music and dancing.
Max graduated from Burley High School in 1932 and studied pre-med at the University of Utah. He also found time to pursue his love of music by playing baritone in the University band. He graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School in 1939. His training continued with an obstetrics and gynecology internship and residency at Lucas County General Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. There he fell in love with and married Helen Lucile Reed of Rogers, Texas. They were the parents of four children.
The arrival of World War II coincided with the arrival of Max and Helen's first child. Max volunteered for service in the U.S. Army and proudly served in the South Pacific from July 1942 through October 1945. Following military discharge, he began an OB-GYN practice in the then First National Bank Building. His practice flourished for 35 years and he retired in 1981.
For nearly four decades, Max served his community faithfully and graciously. In addition to delivering some twelve thousand babies, he was dedicated to public service and charitable causes. He served for nearly thirty years as Chief of Stall at the Salvation Army's Booth Memorial Hospital. He was also active in many community fundraising efforts, highlighted by his being named Chairman of the United Fund Campaign, doctor's division, in 1973 and 1974. Max was active in numerous professional organizations, serving as President of the Southwest Idaho District Medical Society. 1964-1965; Secretary-Treasurer of the Idaho Medical Association, 1957-1960; and Chairman of the Idaho Medical Political Action Committee in 1953. Max was recognized for his many civic accomplishments by being named Idaho Statesman's Distinguished Citizen.
Max lived life to the fullest. He was a loving husband and father. His love of life was renewed with each baby he helped bring into the world. It was with the greatest joy that Max personally informed each father of their new arrivals. Max's love or life was matched by a life long love of the outdoors. He enjoyed snow skiing and was a member of the Prime Timers. He also loved duck hunting and was a member of the Fruitland Duck Club. He was an avid golfer and was a member of both Hillcrest and Crane Creek Country Clubs. Max also loved spending time at his cabin in McCall, Payette Lake was an important part of his life and he was a charter member of the Royal Sylvan Beach Yacht Club. In later years. Max especially delighted in taking his wile and grown children to the Arid Club for dinners. He maintained a membership at the club for many years and had been a past Kingfish.
Max will be greatly missed by family and friends, but he will always be remembered lovingly. He leaves behind a great memory of spirit and adventure, a legacy his children and grandchildren will treasure forever.
Survivors include two sons, Bob and daughter-in-law, Betsy Gudmundsen and Taylor and daughter-in-law, Marie Gudmundsen; two daughters, Elsie Lee McKiveen and Jan Gudmundsen and son-in-law, Greg Eby; a sister, Lausanne Marshall; nine grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Claire, and Gretchen Gudmundsen, Bryar, Hayley and Lindsay McKiveen, Jessica and Benjamin Eby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and two brothers, Dick and Taylor.
Family and friends may visit today from 9.00 a.m. to 6 00 p.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
The Idaho Statesman, Wednesday, March 10, 1993 page 4C
Dr. Max Dekon Gudmundsen
Boise
Dr. Max Dekon Gudmundsen, 75, of Boise, died on Sunday, March 7, 1993, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel, M. Blair Shepherd will officiate. Burial will follow in McCall Cemetery, McCall.
Max, a longtime physician arid civic leader in the Boise community, was born June 28, 1914 in Burley, the son of Irel and Elsie Taylor Gudmundsen. He grew up in Burley and as a boy loved hunting, fishing, swimming and sailing his self-made boat on the Snake River with his brothers. His early interests also included love of music and dancing.
Max graduated from Burley High School in 1932 and studied pre-med at the University of Utah. He also found time to pursue his love of music by playing baritone in the University band. He graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School in 1939. His training continued with an obstetrics and gynecology internship and residency at Lucas County General Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. There he fell in love with and married Helen Lucile Reed of Rogers, Texas. They were the parents of four children.
The arrival of World War II coincided with the arrival of Max and Helen's first child. Max volunteered for service in the U.S. Army and proudly served in the South Pacific from July 1942 through October 1945. Following military discharge, he began an OB-GYN practice in the then First National Bank Building. His practice flourished for 35 years and he retired in 1981.
For nearly four decades, Max served his community faithfully and graciously. In addition to delivering some twelve thousand babies, he was dedicated to public service and charitable causes. He served for nearly thirty years as Chief of Stall at the Salvation Army's Booth Memorial Hospital. He was also active in many community fundraising efforts, highlighted by his being named Chairman of the United Fund Campaign, doctor's division, in 1973 and 1974. Max was active in numerous professional organizations, serving as President of the Southwest Idaho District Medical Society. 1964-1965; Secretary-Treasurer of the Idaho Medical Association, 1957-1960; and Chairman of the Idaho Medical Political Action Committee in 1953. Max was recognized for his many civic accomplishments by being named Idaho Statesman's Distinguished Citizen.
Max lived life to the fullest. He was a loving husband and father. His love of life was renewed with each baby he helped bring into the world. It was with the greatest joy that Max personally informed each father of their new arrivals. Max's love or life was matched by a life long love of the outdoors. He enjoyed snow skiing and was a member of the Prime Timers. He also loved duck hunting and was a member of the Fruitland Duck Club. He was an avid golfer and was a member of both Hillcrest and Crane Creek Country Clubs. Max also loved spending time at his cabin in McCall, Payette Lake was an important part of his life and he was a charter member of the Royal Sylvan Beach Yacht Club. In later years. Max especially delighted in taking his wile and grown children to the Arid Club for dinners. He maintained a membership at the club for many years and had been a past Kingfish.
Max will be greatly missed by family and friends, but he will always be remembered lovingly. He leaves behind a great memory of spirit and adventure, a legacy his children and grandchildren will treasure forever.
Survivors include two sons, Bob and daughter-in-law, Betsy Gudmundsen and Taylor and daughter-in-law, Marie Gudmundsen; two daughters, Elsie Lee McKiveen and Jan Gudmundsen and son-in-law, Greg Eby; a sister, Lausanne Marshall; nine grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Claire, and Gretchen Gudmundsen, Bryar, Hayley and Lindsay McKiveen, Jessica and Benjamin Eby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and two brothers, Dick and Taylor.
Family and friends may visit today from 9.00 a.m. to 6 00 p.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
The Idaho Statesman, Wednesday, March 10, 1993 page 4C
Boise
Dr. Max Dekon Gudmundsen, 75, of Boise, died on Sunday, March 7, 1993, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel, M. Blair Shepherd will officiate. Burial will follow in McCall Cemetery, McCall.
Max, a longtime physician arid civic leader in the Boise community, was born June 28, 1914 in Burley, the son of Irel and Elsie Taylor Gudmundsen. He grew up in Burley and as a boy loved hunting, fishing, swimming and sailing his self-made boat on the Snake River with his brothers. His early interests also included love of music and dancing.
Max graduated from Burley High School in 1932 and studied pre-med at the University of Utah. He also found time to pursue his love of music by playing baritone in the University band. He graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School in 1939. His training continued with an obstetrics and gynecology internship and residency at Lucas County General Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. There he fell in love with and married Helen Lucile Reed of Rogers, Texas. They were the parents of four children.
The arrival of World War II coincided with the arrival of Max and Helen's first child. Max volunteered for service in the U.S. Army and proudly served in the South Pacific from July 1942 through October 1945. Following military discharge, he began an OB-GYN practice in the then First National Bank Building. His practice flourished for 35 years and he retired in 1981.
For nearly four decades, Max served his community faithfully and graciously. In addition to delivering some twelve thousand babies, he was dedicated to public service and charitable causes. He served for nearly thirty years as Chief of Stall at the Salvation Army's Booth Memorial Hospital. He was also active in many community fundraising efforts, highlighted by his being named Chairman of the United Fund Campaign, doctor's division, in 1973 and 1974. Max was active in numerous professional organizations, serving as President of the Southwest Idaho District Medical Society. 1964-1965; Secretary-Treasurer of the Idaho Medical Association, 1957-1960; and Chairman of the Idaho Medical Political Action Committee in 1953. Max was recognized for his many civic accomplishments by being named Idaho Statesman's Distinguished Citizen.
Max lived life to the fullest. He was a loving husband and father. His love of life was renewed with each baby he helped bring into the world. It was with the greatest joy that Max personally informed each father of their new arrivals. Max's love or life was matched by a life long love of the outdoors. He enjoyed snow skiing and was a member of the Prime Timers. He also loved duck hunting and was a member of the Fruitland Duck Club. He was an avid golfer and was a member of both Hillcrest and Crane Creek Country Clubs. Max also loved spending time at his cabin in McCall, Payette Lake was an important part of his life and he was a charter member of the Royal Sylvan Beach Yacht Club. In later years. Max especially delighted in taking his wile and grown children to the Arid Club for dinners. He maintained a membership at the club for many years and had been a past Kingfish.
Max will be greatly missed by family and friends, but he will always be remembered lovingly. He leaves behind a great memory of spirit and adventure, a legacy his children and grandchildren will treasure forever.
Survivors include two sons, Bob and daughter-in-law, Betsy Gudmundsen and Taylor and daughter-in-law, Marie Gudmundsen; two daughters, Elsie Lee McKiveen and Jan Gudmundsen and son-in-law, Greg Eby; a sister, Lausanne Marshall; nine grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Claire, and Gretchen Gudmundsen, Bryar, Hayley and Lindsay McKiveen, Jessica and Benjamin Eby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and two brothers, Dick and Taylor.
Family and friends may visit today from 9.00 a.m. to 6 00 p.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
The Idaho Statesman, Wednesday, March 10, 1993 page 4C
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