Katherine Ann Maxson

July 12, 1929 - January 11, 2017

Katherine Ann Maxson Obituary (Age 87) Passed away on January 11, 2017 at her home in Cheney, Washington. She was born on July 12, 1929 in Evansville, Indiana to Leo and Beulah Beck. Katherine married William in 1951 in Frankfort, Indiana. They were happily married for 63 years. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Beulah Beck, and her siblings. Katherine is survived by her daughter Deborah Maxson, her son Michael Maxson; her grandchildren: Andrew Maxson, Laura Maxson, and Will Maxson; and her great-grandson Oliver Maxson. Katherine grew up in Evansville, Indiana. After high school she attended the Jordan Music Conservatory. She then attended Eastern Washington State College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in 1977. In the 1960s and '70s, she inspired very young children teaching Musical Kindergarten from her home. She also taught private piano lessons from her home during that time and into the '80s. A Funeral Service will be held at Sunset Chapel, Fairmount Memorial Park, W. 5200 Wellesley, Spokane, WA at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 18, 2017. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest (ACCOIN), PO Box 8031, Spokane, WA 99203. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Katherine, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events JAN 11