Max L. Schrimsher, 85, passed away on May 1, 2018. Max graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute, in Roswell, NM, in 1954. He also attained the rank of pf C/LTC and commanded the 1st Battalion. Named a distinguished Military Student, he was commissioned in Armor Branch upon graduation, and entered the service. Max was inducted in to the NMMI Hall of Fame in 1995. In 1958 he began working for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, a company he remained with until 1983. He rose from trainee for management, to the eventual Western Division Sales Manager, and was responsible for Goodyear's sales and marketing in 24 western states. In 1983, he left Goodyear and co-founded the Phoenix based Western States Tire Company. He retired from the tire industry in the mid-1990's after more than 35 years. Max was a member of the ASU Sun Angel Foundation Board. He was preceded in death by four brothers, five sisters and a grandson. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Schrimsher; two sons, a daughter, five grandchildren, a sister and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service and reception will take place on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, 6715 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, AZ. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley (1510 E Flower Street Phoenix, AZ 85014), New Mexico Military Institute Foundation (101 W. College Blvd, Rowell NM 88201) or Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church (6715 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253). (Source: AZ Republic)