Maxine Freund passed away on December 20, 2014 in hospice care at the age of 91. She grew up in South Pasadena, the daughter of Mindia and Frank Henville. She attended South Pasadena High School and in 2011 enthusiastically attended the 70th reunion of her graduating class (1941).

Maxine went on to UCLA where she met her husband, John Freund. They lived in Alfred, New York and Blacksburg, Virginia, before moving to Arizona where her husband taught at Arizona State University. He passed away in 2004.

John and Maxine travelled the world together and made many lasting friendships along the way. Maxine was a resident of Paradise Valley, Arizona for more than half a century and loved the southwest, particularly its bird life and rabbits. She enjoyed tennis and cherished the friendships that she formed playing the game, which endured for many years. She loved the Mutts and Peanuts comic strips!

She is survived by her two sons, John Freund of Seattle, Washington, and Douglas (Tracy) Freund of Jerome, Arizona.

The Arizona Republic, December 28, 2014