Hettie “Maxine” Bangert was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 2, 1922 to Chester and Della Smith.   She passed away at the Country Meadow Village in Sedro-Woolley on June 30, 2010 at 87 years of age.

Maxine was preceded in death by her loving husband Bob of 65 years, whom she talked about daily.

She is survived by her son,  Robert “Rob” Bangert and her daughter–in-law Cathy of Oak Harbor, Washington and her daughter, Pam Hoffman and son-in-law Bill of Monroe, Washington.  Her grandkids, Dan Hoffman and his wife Nichole of Marysville, Washington, Jolene Hoffman of Monroe, Washington, Herbert Bangert and his wife Suzzi of South Carolina and great grandchildren, Mattheu and Christopher and “Baby Hoff” to be born on December 30, 2010.

Maxine and Bob were married in Grand Island, Nebraska on May 6, 1945 and moved to Washington State in 1946 to make their home in Rockport for 54 years.  They moved to Country Meadows in Sedro-Woolley in October of 2000.  Bob passed away in 2001 and Maxine continued to live at Country Meadows where she was a friend to all.

Maxine was a very kind, loving  and special friend, mother and grandmother.  She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.  Maxine had a great love for Pug dogs as anyone would tell you as her apartment was decorated with them everywhere.

TO THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears.

Be happy we had so many years.

I gae you my love, you can only guess

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for if grieve you must,

Hen let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for awhile that we must part.

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on.

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All of  my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone.

I’ll greet you with a smile and say

“WELCOME HOME”

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to Country Meadows where Maxine was a resident for 10 years and who took such great care of her when it was needed.  The family would also like to thank Hospice of Skagit County for their wonderful care and compassion.

Memorials in Maxine’s name are suggested to Hospice of Skagit County, 819 South 13^th St.,  Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

Graveside Services will be Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Forest Park Cemetery in Concrete.  Arrangements and Services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.