Obituary: Max Howard Jardine

Max Howard Jardine 1928 ~ 2007 Max Howard Jardine passed away July 28, 2007, at home, from complications of acute leukemia, with his beloved family at his side. He was born in Rigby, Idaho January 20, 1928 the son of Howard Leroy Jardine and Ada Mae Godfrey. Max grew up in Rigby, Idaho and Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Weber High School, Weber State College, and the University of Utah. After serving in the United States military in the Korean War, Max returned to Utah and married his sweetheart, Myrtice Ostler in the Salt Lake Temple November 5, 1952. They were married for 54 years. Max was self-employed and served the people of South Davis county for many years at Max Jardine Service and later at Jardine's convenience store, where all were treated fairly and always with a smile. Max was a devoted and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings throughout his life. Most recently he served with his wife in the Tennessee Nashville Mission, and as a temple ordinance worker in the Bountiful Utah Temple. His loving wife and six devoted daughters survive Max, Dawna Jardine, Linn Bergeson (Evan), Lori Martin (Bob), Sue Gibson (Aaron), Janet Larkin (Keith), and Geri Jardine. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchil-dren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Howard Drew Jardine; his parents, Howard and Ada Jardine; and a sister, Rita Burbidge. Max truly was an example to all, never complaining of physical discomfort or suffering and was always willing to help and offer his trademark smile. Funeral services will be held at the Bountiful Utah Orchard Stake Center, 3707 South Orchard Drive, Bountiful, Utah, 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Visitations will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary from 6-8 p.m., 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, Utah and at the stake center prior to the services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Internment, Bountiful Cemetery. Online guest book via www.russonmortuary.com The family wishes to thank Darlene for her love and care in their time of need. "I never said it would be easy. I only said it would be worth it."