I'll never forget Maxine from the time I was 5 until now.  She and my mom were best friends when we lived next door to each other in Tacoma, WA.  They also worked together at Crawford's Tomato Plant while in their twenties.    Maxine was always laughing about something and they both enjoyed playing practical jokes on everyone.  When my mother died in 2007, Maxine was the first one I called.  Maxine lived a long and productive life as evidenced by all her wonderful friends and children.    I will miss just knowing she is no longer with us.