Maxine Gail Saling

Maxine Gail Saling, age 72, of La Grande, died February 7, 2013 in Boise, Idaho. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Valley Fellowship. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Valley Fellowship in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Maxine was born on April 6, 1940, the daughter of Harvey and Ida (Sherman) Smith in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School and on September 19, 1959 she married John Saling. They had two children and when they were young she was involved in Scouting, PTA and other school events. She bowled in League Bowling for many years and enjoyed square dancing. For over 40 years she was involved with the Thursday Girls lunch group.

Survivors include her son, Michael Saling and daughter, Michelle Saling, both of La Grande; two grandchildren, Tyler Saling and Tiara Saling; brothers, David Smith of La Grande, Carl Smith of Celebrate,Florida and Roger Smith of Boise, Idaho; sisters, Charlene Hall of Kennewick, Washington and Christine Shurtliff of Vancouver, Washington; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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