Max Hagadone, 52, died on June 16, 2021, in San Diego, Calif. Max was born on Dec. 24, 1968, to Cliff and Nora (La-Verdure) Hagadone he grew up in Wolf Point and graduated in 1987. Always the ham, Max was well known for his teasing and you could always tell because there was a twitch on the side of his jaw while he was trying to keep a straight face. His only sister was his favorite victim. He truly enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working out at the gym. Max loved his dogs and always had one around when he was growing up. Many weekends growing up were spent at Fort Peck Lake fishing and camping. In school, he participated in football, track and boxing as well as band and choir. In 1986, while still in high school, he joined the Army National Guard. In 1987, he joined the US Navy. Max made a career out of the Navy, retiring in 2010 after having served many overseas missions and earning numerous medals. He worked in communications. He loved to travel the world and would always bring home special gifts for his sister. Max was always there whenever his sister needed him, looking out for her. While stationed in Germany, Max met and married LeAnn Gullroy. To this union, two children, Jordan Hagadone and Colton Hagadone, were born. He was especially close with his son, Colton, who looked just like him and has the same personality and ability to tease. Max and Colton spent a lot of time fishing and doing father/son things like going to baseball games and playing video games and just hanging out. He is survived by the mother of his children, Leann; two children, Jordan and Colton, both of San Diego; his sister, Noreen (Hagadone) Hohman of Wolf Point; his aunt, Gertrude Witschen of Hamilton, Mont.; nieces, Amanda (Zack), Jennifer and Gabreal (Ethan) Hansen of Wolf Point; nephews, Darryl (Kaurie) Hansen, Benjamin Brooks (Caren) and Daniel Hohman Jr. (Angela); special cousins, Bob and Beth Hagadone, Susan Twitchell and Geoff Hagadone; the entire Hagadone and LaVerdure families; numerous cousins and extended family; special friends, Jim Summers, Bryce Redgrave, Tammy Archdale and Linda Martinez. If we left anyone out, we truly apologize. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Nora Hagadone; grandparents, Mary and Dugald Hagadone, Lawrence and Eliza Edwards and Horace LaVerdure; his brother-in-law, Daniel Hohman Sr.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Max left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was a one of a kind. He loved to come home and catch up on the news with his family and friends. “You were my first friend and my best friend. I will miss our phone calls and jabs back and forth. You were the best brother in the whole world…” ~ Noreen “I love you, Dad. You meant so much to me. I loved all your jokes, the joy and laughter you brought to every aspect of life. I love you so much, Dad…” ~ Colton A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel with burial of his ashes to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements. (Paid Obituary)