Maxine Elaine (Brundage) Biggers

Nov 4, 1923 - Sep 15th, 2021
  • Birth Date: Nov 4, 1923
  • Death Date: Sep 15, 2021
  • Funeral Date: Sep 20, 2021, 10:30 am
  • Location: Parker Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Ave, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Biography: Maxine Elaine (Brundage) Biggers, 97 of Little Rock, passed away September 15, 2021.

She was born in Mason City, Iowa, November 4, 1923, the daughter of G. DeWitt Brundage and Edythe Smiley Brundage. She was raised in Algona, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University from where she joined the WAVES during WWII. Maxine later finish her college education at Little Rock Junior College with a certificate in accounting.  She was a Storekeeper at the Naval Supply Depot, Oakland, CA.

She was with the City of Little Rock for over 33 years, retiring in 1988 as the first woman City Collector.

She was State Commander of the Civil Air Patrol from 1982-1987, the first female commander in the six-state Southwest Region. During her tenure in C.A.P., Colonel Biggers was the escort for C.A.P. cadets to Israel in 1975 and to Hong Kong in 1988.

She was past president of AARP Chapter #34, AARP Chapter #2362 and former AARP State Coordinator for Community Operations, former president of Arkansas Women in Aviation and former president of her Beta Sigma Phi Chapter. She was a long-time active member of Grace Lutheran Church, holding membership and offices in many boards and organizations of the church.

She was a former member of the Governor’s Commission on Veteran Affairs, former President, State Director and Region Representative of WAVES National and a life member of American Legion Post #1. She was a long-time organizer of the annual Women Veteran’s Recognition Luncheon.

She is the widow of J.W. Biggers and is survived by sons Calvin (Veeta) and Brian (BJ) of Little Rock and grandchildren, Scott and Catherine Biggers, Amber (Ben) deAnda of Corinth, TX and Lance Biggers of Seattle, Washington and great-grandson, Zachary deAnda and Mikayla deAnda

Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Central Fund. The funeral service will be held in Parker Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Ave, Little Rock, AR 72205, with Pastor Kent Schaaf officiating on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock.  The family will receive guests at 22 Winterfern Cove, Little Rock AR 72211 after the burial. They will also be available for visiting immediately before and after the service in Parker Hall.  Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com

Condolences(12)
LifeQuest of Arkansas
#12
Sep 29th, 2021 9:22 am
We are sorry to learn about Maxine and pray for her family and friends. She has been missed at LifeQuest.
Tim Irby
#11
Sep 21st, 2021 11:00 pm
Cal: So sorry to hear about your loss. Here's praying that God comforts your grief. Your friend, Tim Irby
Phil and Kay Whisenhunt
#10
Sep 17th, 2021 5:46 pm
Cal and Veeta, please accept our deepest condolences on your profound loss. After reading Maxines obituary, we are moved and inspired by her incredible story. May God comfort you and all of your family going forward.
Phil and Kay Whisenhunt
Max Goolsby
#9
Sep 16th, 2021 9:49 pm
Cal and Veeta What a great life. My thoughts are with you.
Nancy Brower Finkbeiner
#8
Sep 16th, 2021 6:32 pm
Cal and Brian, I knew Maxine for many years at Grace but got to know her better when I walked with her weekday mornings at University Mall and then Park Plaza. She packed a lot of living in her 97 years and had some great stories. You and your families brought her great joy! She always looked forward to Mother’s Day and you would be at Grace with her. She was always smiling!
Edwin Sartain
#7
Sep 16th, 2021 12:37 pm
I am so sorry about your mother death. My prayers are with you.
Ron Morris
#6
Sep 16th, 2021 11:28 am
May God comfort each of you as you pass through this " valley of the shadow of death".
John Cullum
#5
Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 am
Cal,
So sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. She had a very full and active life. In addition to her many career accomplishments, I am sure that she was especially proud of raising a family of really good people.

John Cullum
Bonnie Hamilton
#4
Sep 16th, 2021 7:54 am
Calvin and Brian, please accept my sincere condolences for your mother’s passing. I have fond memories of my lengthy friendship with your family. May you soon find comfort in your memories.
Jo Ann and. Bob McQuade
#3
Sep 15th, 2021 8:35 pm
We are very sad to hear of Maxine's passing. Maxine was a faithful member of LifeQuest of Arkansas for many years.
As Administrative Assist for LQ she helped me by volunteering to do bulk mailings, encouraged many to join LQ and participated on various trip. She will be missed by many who knew her.
Blessings and prayers to each family member and friends.
Jo Ann and Bob McQuade
Fran Rickford
#2
Sep 15th, 2021 5:39 pm
Dear Cal and Veeta,
May God strengthen you and your Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Fran
Elsa Crocker
#1
Sep 15th, 2021 5:18 pm
Cal. So sorry about your Mother

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