October 21, 1925-January 13, 2017After a long life, well lived, Maxine H. Williams, 91, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Skagit Valley Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.Maxine was born on October 21, 1925 to James N. and Lillie (Rhinehart) Shepherd, in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Maxine enjoyed a happy and carefree childhood. She graduated early from Sedro-Woolley High School and pursued a nursing degree, with training from Virginia Mason.Maxine married James L. Williams in 1945. Maxine and Jim raised their four children, Dan, Lenny, Teresa (Taylor), and Becky (Whaley) in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Maxine was involved with her children's pursuits as well as being a surgical nurse in Bellingham, WA.After retirement Jim and Maxine enjoyed going south in their R.V. and spending time with their grandchildren. After the love of Maxine's life, Jim, past in 1983, Maxine traveled extensively in Europe and South America. However, it was her trips to Ireland she spoke most fondly of. Maxine's grandchildren admired her sense of adventure and the lessons she modeled by going parasailing and staying active on the hospital board.She is survived by her two sons, Daniel and Leonard, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her parents, brother, husband, nephew, (Brad Shepherd), and daughters Rebecca Whaley, and Teresa Taylor preceded her in death.A private family graveside service was held January 20, 2017.Memorials in Maxine's name may be made to Sedro-Woolley Alumni Reunion Foundation, P.O. Box 509 Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. Share your memories of Maxine and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.