The Ahwatukee community mourns the loss of a great friend, teammate, and citizen. Alice Maynard passed away on August 20, 2023, and will be remembered as someone who was always busy helping other people. Whether it was for charity or fundraising events at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center or Color Guard services with the American Legion Post 64, Alice was the embodiment of Selfless Service.
As the Commander of the Ahwatukee American Legion Post, I honor and salute Alice for the countless hours of support and sacrifice she gave to so many active-duty military members and veterans. She never stood idle and actively volunteered in numerous groups including: Support the Troops, American Legion Auxiliary and Color Guard, Ahwatukee Recreation Center (ARC), and the RD-1 sub HOA.
Alice moved to Phoenix from Illinois in 1999 following the death of her husband, Harold L. Maynard, who was a Marine veteran and served in the Korean War. For over two decades she was active in the ARC activities and enjoyed swimming, water volleyball, and lawn bowling.
I first met Alice in 2018 when I joined the American Legion Post at the ARC and was immediately impressed with her kindness and generosity at every monthly membership meeting. She always made sure that the attendees of our events had a full spread of food, desserts, and drinks. I especially loved it when she made her deviled eggs for special occasions.
Alice donated her time and her talents to make the world a better place for those in need and those who served their country. She participated in Honor Guard flag folding ceremonies that gave the solemn respect to deceased veterans and their families.
Words can’t adequately describe the impact of the loss of Alice Maynard to her family and friends. It is my hope that this article provides some sense of the large amount of respect and admiration many felt for her. I have been active in volunteer service organizations for decades and Alice was the most loyal and dedicated person I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Alice was a patriot and always spoke her mind. She was passionate and caring, fierce and determined.
As someone 30 years her junior, I greatly admired Alice’s energy and often wondered where it came from. Perhaps it was her sense of Selfless Service.
All I know for sure is that Alice’s contributions to our organizations and community will be sorely missed, fondly remembered, and greatly appreciated.
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Alice was my neighbor in Dolton Illinois. She has known me for 66 years. She moved to Arizona but we still talk and text and email one another. We would always talk on the phone at least 4x a week. She was always busy doing something. Water volleyball, getting tables set up, going to meetings. She had a huge heart. And I Loved Her Like A Mom. She was my Best Friend. We could talk about anything. We would talk every Sunday Night and she would tell me what her week was going to be like. Always Busy. My heart is broken so much. I will never ever forget my Mom (Alice). She would call my dog max my roommate and always ask me hows your roommate doing today. We both Loved each other so much. Alice I always said to you that you are my Angel. I will never forget you. Thank You for showing me love and believing in me. It was very hard after I lost my husband. But you were the only person that was there for me and max.
I Love You. Im going to Miss You!! Rest in peace now you are a Angel in heaven