Max was born July 6, 1935 in Britton, South Dakota to Louis and Lillian (Bratsveen) Shaff. He graduated from Salem High School.
Max and his partner, Nanette DeLoach, spent 46-happy years together. He worked as a painter for 35-years. He was a member of Salem Golf Club and had a passion for hunting, fishing, and golf.
Max is survived by his partner, Nanette; two children, daughter, Connie Raynor of Roseburg, Oregon and son, Martin Shaff of Eugene, Oregon; 4 granddaughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hailey, and Shelby; 3 great-grandchhildren; sister, Beverly Vance of Keizer, Oregon; and brother, Don Shaff of Durango, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Shaff.
A memorial service for Max will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, 1350 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97302, with an outdoor reception immediately following. The service will also be Live Streamed through the funeral home's Facebook page.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hed-fh.com for the Shaff family.