William Lucas Obituary

When I go to Pioneer Cemetery to visit Shirley's grave, I always walk over to Max and Jane's graves and remember them. I'm also thinking of you, Jennifer, Sarah, and Amy and hope that things are going well for you all.

MAX AND i were good frients from 6th grade to graduation from highschool. Too bad he left us so soon.
Sandra (Culbertson) Balestracci - still kicking at 88 years old. I live at moosehaven.org.

He and I were great friends from 6th grade until high school graduation.
I sang in the Methodist Church choir with his mother.
He was a very good football player and I watched him play all games in Lamar, MO.
What a Great Man.

Besides all his accomplishments, I remember most his humor. Oh how he made me laugh in grammar school. He would stop by my house on Sunday evenings to walk me to "League" across the street at the Methodist Church. The best laugh we had was when my little sister ran naked through the living room while Max was sitting on the living room couch. She said she thought if she ran really fast, that he would not be able to see her. I also enjoyed watching him play football and being in the Lamar High School Band where he played "1st Chair" Trombone. I also sang in the Methodist Church Choir with his mother. God Bless Max.

Max was an enthusiastic man who willingly served others. God bless him.
Jim Mayo

My husband, David, and I are saddened to hear about Max's passing. I became a student, persuaded by Max, late in life and David joined me for Master's classes. Thank you Max, for your encouragement!

So sorry to read about Max. He was a good friend and a great tour guide. We will miss him. Our thoughts go out to all of you. Love, Mary and Brower

Jennifer, Sarah & Amy -- Your dad was a man of utmost integrity as a boss when he was Dean, colleague & genuine individual. I cherish the years I was privileged to work with him & the years of running into him here in Lawrence. He was SO proud of all of you & you are in our thoughts. Janelle & Tim Ballew

Max has been my friend since first grade and I have cherished his friendship for many years. Rex and I send condolences to his family . He was a wonderful, caring friend and I will miss his weekly phone calls. Sincerely, Sandra Steelman

I will miss Max at all the KU Veterans Alumni events, but especially at the Executive Committee lunches. He was a consistently thoughtful and caring member. He volunteered to serve on the Executive Committee from its founding until his passing. Max was a great man with a lasting legacy to the University of Kansas and everyone who knew him.

I am saddened to learn of Max's death. He was a dear man and I think of him fondly. I am sorry for your loss. He was so proud of his girls and their families.
Caren Lowe

I will miss the lunch dates with you Max!! You and Fred were great to work for!!!

Shirley and I send our sincere sympathy on the death of your father, Max, who was a proud father, husband, grandfather, and servant of KU. God bless you all in this time of bereavement.

To Jennifer, Sarah and Amy, please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. He was a true Jayhawk, and it was an honor to have him as a teacher, dean and colleague. Kent and Antha Spreckelmeyer

Girls, I am saddened to hear of your father's passing. May your hearts and minds always be filled with fond memories of your dad.

happy trails , Max

Max , to quote a known in our past "HAPPY TRAILS"

WE WILL MISS YOU ,MAX

Max was a close friend and high school classmate of mine. He was intelligent and curious about many things and tried to encourage others to do their best. I was fortunate to have served as best man in his wedding. To his family I send my utmost sympathy and know you have so many good memories of your father.