Maxine Maxfield Konold

Our dearest beloved Maxine Maxfield Konold, age 86, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 in her home in West Valley City, Salt Lake County Utah. Maxine was born in Lyman, Wayne County Utah October 12, 1934. To Reed S Maxfield and Cena Arilla Chappell Maxfield. Maxine was married 67 years to Clyde Konold. Maxine our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother; sister, aunt and friend. Maxine was loving, kind and very caring. Maxine always thought of her family and others. Maxine had a Heart of Gold, and was always there to support and help her family anyway she could. Maxine loved her family and extended family very much and she will be missed.
Maxine was born and raised in a very small farm community where her parents purchased a farm in Bicknell, Wayne County Utah. Maxine and her parents were hardworking. Maxine and her siblings were all raised to work hard and to be honest, trustworthy and responsible. Maxine applied these attributes throughout her life. Maxine’s Grandfather Chappell loved his granddaughter very much and used to call her Trixie. Maxine loved riding her horse Alice, she would always ride bareback.
Maxine graduated from Wayne County High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Seminary. Shortly after Maxine graduated her father and mother sent her to Fillmore, Utah to work. Maxine was very upset because her parents sent her away before she could go on her date. Maxine worked at Cafe Ilene in Fillmore Utah. A woman by the name of Luella Keele Konold Mitchell also worked at the cafe and accused Maxine of taking her tip money, which Maxine never took, Luella upset Maxine until she cried. Later Maxine met Clyde Konold, her future husband and found out Luella was Clyde’s mother. Luella from that time forward, truly loved and appreciated Maxine. Clyde and Maxine married on October 30, 1953.
Maxine and Clyde lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for a short time. Maxine worked as a Switchboard Operator and had the opportunity to speak with some very famous people which included members of the “RAT PACK” (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop). Maxine, Clyde, Reed and Arilla purchased a large ranch called Hite Utah on the Colorado River. Maxine’s Father drowned while operating a ferry across the Colorado River at age 46. The Hite ranch was sold due to the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam which created Lake Power. The ranch and ranch house were covered by the new lake. Maxine and Clyde moved back to Wayne Country for a few months and then moved to Salt Lake County, when after renting a couple places they finally purchased a home in 1962. Where Maxine lived until the day she passed.
Maxine started work at Littons Guidance and Control, now Northrop Grumman. And worked for the same company 49 years as an Analyst, making gyroscopes for guidance systems Maxine retired at age 78. Maxine Bowled on a work bowling league with some of her children. Maxine enjoyed golfing on a work team. Later her husband, Clyde took up golfing and they enjoyed golfing together. Maxine and Clyde enjoyed going on long rides together. Maxine would sometimes go out on the Truck with Clyde. Maxine’s youngest daughter Lisa passed away at age 41. This was a very difficult time for Maxine, Clyde and the Family. Maxine took on the responsibility of raising and caring for some of her grandchildren.  Maxine also had her sister Pearl, in whom she loved very much, live in her home for a period of time.
Maxine is survived by husband Clyde I. Konold, Children Gregory (Pilar) Konold, Douglas (Carol) Konold, Debra (Bob) Delis, David Konold, Jeffery (Holly) Konold, Doyle (Shelly) Konold. Siblings Arvin Maxfield, Carolyn Holbrook, Richard (Jackie) Maxfield, Kenra (Randy) Stansfield, Kevin Maxfield. Maxine was preceded in death by daughter Lisa Gutierrez, sister Pearl Holbrook, and Parents. Viewing 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Funeral 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Friday, March 26, 2021. Services held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Meetinghouse located at 5065 W. Janette Ave. West Valley City, Utah.84120. Interment 1:30 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary & Cemetery. 6500 S. Redwood Rd West Jordan, Utah.84123.  All services broadcast online.
 
Following Salt Lake County’s mandate on facial coverings, face masks are required at all public gatherings. Social distancing will be enforced. For those unable to attend the services, Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries are offering a live streaming of the funeral service on Zoom.
 
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Service Information
Viewing March 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5065 West Janette Avenue, West Valley City, Utah 84120





Funeral Service
March 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5065 West Janette Avenue, West Valley City, Utah 84120