Max Earl Killian

Max Earl Killian, age 74, of Rigby, died Sunday, December 8, 2002, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Max was born August 15, 1928, at Poplar, Idaho, a son of Earl Henry Killian and Sarah Jane Coles Killian. He attended school in Poplar, Idaho and graduated from Rigby High School. Max Married June Elizabeth Rochefort February 26, 1953 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked at the INEEL as a boiler operator for 27 years, farmed in the Milo area for many years and worked at the Lincoln Sugar Factory. He was an active member of the LDS Church serving four missions for the church, as Sunday School President, as a counselor in the High Priest group and in the young mens MIA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and family reunions. Survivors include: Wife June Killian of Rigby. 4 daughters Cathy (Matthew) Brandley of Rigby Linda (Kevin) Carlson of Milo Deanne (Paul) Dial of Garfield Julene (John) Jones of LaBelle 1 son Earl Max (Lisa) Killian of Milo 1 sister Darline Newman of Idaho Falls 1 brother Elmo (Rowena) Killian of Lewisville 23 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and 2 brothers Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at the Milo First Ward LDS Chapel with Bishop Rod Wallace of the Rigby First Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby and on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Burial will be in the Ririe- Shelton Cemetery.