Basil Max "Max" Price III

“Anything is possible.” That is what Basil Max Price III believed about life. He was a creative man, a perpetual inventor, who seemed to be able to find a solution for any difficulty confronting him. He had faith in his ability to find those solutions. Max thoroughly enjoyed understanding how things worked. He possessed an inquisitive, confident, and rational nature matched with a versatile and agile mind. Max was a person who believed that he could achieve whatever he set out to do.

Max was born on March 22, 1988 at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. His parents were Basil Max Price Jr. and Gina Dohlen. Max was raised in Glendora, California. He showed his ingenuity even as a child. When he was confronted with a problem, Max could develop an imaginative solution, and he derived satisfaction from knowing he had that ability.

This same talent for finding solutions had a positive bearing on Max's family relationships. Max was raised with one sibling, a younger sister, Ashley Ann Price. When a difficult situation or dilemma arose within the family, Max was always there to help figure out a solution for making things work.

As a young boy, Max could be found building and inventing new and different things. He was curious, resourceful and interested in anything original. Max took part in soccer, roller hockey (goalie), football, baseball, snowboarding and skateboarding. He was a boy scout and a firefighter explorer. In his spare time he liked computer technology and playing X-Box. Max's memorable achievements included receiving the National Award in Woodshop.

Endowed with an appetite for knowing how his world worked, Max enjoyed school, especially when the learning experience involved dissecting and probing the unknown. Max was adept at scrutinizing different possibilities and designing innovative solutions. He graduated from Glendora High School in 2006. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was Woodshop and one particular English class. The teacher's he enjoyed learning from the most was Miss Summer, Mrs. Fagastorm, and his counselor, Mrs. Skinner. He received Honor Roll in High School and received the National Award in Woodshop.

Max was socially resourceful, an expressive person who was willing to try new things. These qualities drew a lively circle of friends around him. Always interested in his friends’ activities and interests, Max was uncritical of his acquaintances. He was sought after by people who recognized that he was generous with his time and energy, and these same friends found Max to be very stimulating company. Max's humor and curiosity were contagious for those around him. During his lifetime, he made many of friends, some were Phillip Meacham, Matt Maloney, Jerry Mullins, Jeffery Juetten, Taylor Dunn, Brandon Pink, Lauren Niebles, Britney Holhouser, Emily Polchow, Chad Razo, Karene Trunnelle, Heather Bassett, Brian Willison, Blaze Miracle, and Chad Christ.

As a born inventor, Max was definitely in his element in his work place. He could easily create new and innovative systems, and incorporate those changes to bring a fresh approach to any work situation. Max was a focused worker with a strong drive for achievement. He could assess all of the options before him and, using his analytical skills, could comfortably find answers that no one else had even considered. His personal initiative inspired those around him. Max was always good at getting a project started and then, at the appropriate time, handing it on to a colleague. His primary occupation was Bee Removal Technician. He was employed for Albertson's for several years as a Loss & Prevention Specialist, he owned a power wash company since he was seventeen, a car detailing company, and had a clothing line. Max always made an effort to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Max's passion for finding a better way to do things was often an end in itself for him. In fact, that interest by itself became something of a hobby for this perpetual problem solver. Since Max was always searching for new and unusual activities, he developed many interests and leisure pursuits. Some of the things he became an “expert” in might come as a surprise to those who knew him, but most friends and family understood that Max simply couldn’t be limited to just a few activities or ideas. His favorite pursuits were reading, especially History, he enjoyed Las Vegas night life, investing in silver, and learning about investments in business.

Max's calm demeanor and eternally positive outlook served him well in sports. In high school, Max played football. Recreational sports included golfing, surfing, and snowboarding. Max was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity.

Politically, Max disagreed with government and their policies. Max was baptised in the Catholic faith, he believed and had faith in God as an adult.

With all of his talents, his ingenuity, his solutions and inventiveness, it is no surprise that Max received public recognition for his competence. With the drive and ability to meet any challenge, Max accumulated a long list of achievements throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included, The National Wood Shop Award and the honors of obtaining High School Honor Roll.

Having the opportunity to visit and explore a new place always intrigued Max. Traveling and going away on vacations offered yet another opportunity for Max to expand his ever-growing inventory of knowledge. Favorite vacations included Las Vegas, Colorado River "Havasu", Hawaii, and Grandpa Max's Ranch in Vegas.

Max was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Max's favorites was Tasha, a yellow Lab. They were best friends for 9 years. He also had another dog named "Luke", a "Dorky", his most recent dog he owned three years to date.

Max passed away on September 18, 2011 at Malibu Beach, California. He is survived by his mother Gina, his father Max, his younger sister Ashley, his grandparents Max & Silvia, Joe & Joy, Auntie's Angie, Sheryl, and Darlene, and Uncle's Billy and Michael. Services were held at St. Dorothy's in Glendora. Max was laid to rest in Oakdale Memorial Park in Glendora, California.

During his lifetime, nothing appeared impossible to Max. He met the words “it can’t be done” with the enthusiastic challenge of a “wanna bet” attitude. Max was able to recognize the possibilities a new idea held, even when those around him could not. For Max, the traditional way of doing things fell short of his expectations, especially if there were original and untested methods for handling a challenge. For Basil Max Price III, the fun of living his life could be found in the challenge.