Max Culver Obituary

How do you sum up a soul like Max? He would hate a traditional obituary so let's do this Max style. Max didn't believe in a finite end. He believed that, even though our bodies no longer exist on this earth, our spirits live on - both here and throughout eternity. That our beings were not tethered to one realm and our lives were not defined by this short time in this existence. So, Max was born 26 years ago and he will continue to live in eternity with his good boy, Fritz.

Max had challenges from the day he entered this world but he was one of the most infectiously happy little boys you ever met. His laugh and sweet smile could lift you from the darkest place and remind you of everything good in the world. He filled your love tank every morning and topped it off throughout the day. Then one last big hug to get you through the night.

Max gave compliments to everyone he met and told them how important they were in this world. He shook people's hands and thanked them for the hard work, knowing most people did not hear that enough. His heart was huge. He didn't hold back and did his best to not let others bring him down. He was color and energy and light. You could always count on a dad joke or bad pun. And he LOVED animals - especially dogs. Unconditional love.

Max had his own style. He hated boring, especially in his wardrobe. He clothed himself in happiness because anyone can wear black. He wouldn't settle for being just anyone. Everywhere he went, his style made him friends. And the hats - you knew who it was as soon as you saw his hat.

But life is not all joy or we wouldn't be here right now. Being different also brought judgement and bullying. He was called weird, quirky, strange, awkward all of his life. Not many people openly accepted his uniqueness and that led to a lot of loneliness. In the end, loneliness, and a lack of understanding for the violence and cruelty in this world, won. Max released the pain of this existence and chose peace in the next. I get it, Max.

He would tell you to remember that kindness matters. He would also say I'm talking too much and want you to share happy memories, not sorrows. Post a picture. Tell a bad joke. And remember Max - your daily dose of smiles - as the light that will shine for Eternity.

A celebration of Max's life is pending, please check back.