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Royer, Max Lawrence

The Newton Kansan

Obituary: Max Lawrence Royer

KS_Newton  --  Max Lawrence Royer of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away on Feb. 22, 2013.

He was born in Wichita and was the son of Alvin and Ella Royer. Max married Helen Louise Walters in 1944, and they were married for 68 years.

He grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1943 before leaving for the Navy in 1944. He was in the service for two years, after which he and Helen moved to Wichita.

They had five children: Janie Frogge of Port Angeles, Wash., Judie Shoemaker of Litchfield Park, Ariz., Jackie Kelly of Encinitas, Calif., Larry Royer of Encinitas, Calif., and Alvin Leonard (Buddy) Royer. He also leaves eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was in construction all of his working career and worked in Wichita, several areas in California and in Arizona. He was the construction superintendent of many high-rise buildings. Most of his career was spent in southern California. He retired in 1987 and moved back to Newton for eight years before moving to Phoenix.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 11 brothers and sisters; and his beloved son, Buddy Royer.

Advantage Maryvale Mortuary, 6901 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033, is in charge of the arrangements.


Owner of originalHarvey County Genealogical Society
Date2 Mar 2013
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