Max Edward Tanton (1931-2017)

Max Edward Tanton, 86, passed away Sept. 23, 2017. He was born May 14, 1931 to John Tanton, Sr. and Roxanna (Curtis), north of Ellsworth. On Sept. 2, 1962, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Urbanek in Ellsworth. Max was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was employed by the Ellsworth County Highway Department until retirement and then worked as a motor grader operator for Blackwolf Township until his passing. He enjoyed raising cattle, working on his old cars, and helping his neighbors and family.

Max is survived by his wife, Carol; three daughters, Connie Falk (Alan), Jean Soukup, and Susan Dittman (Keith), all of Ellsworth; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his faithful friend, Gracie; and a brother, John Tanton, Jr. (Nancy) of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Parsons Funeral Home with family present from 6-7 p.m..

A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials to First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 174, or the Ellsworth County Cancer Fund, in care of the funeral home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

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