Steven “Max” Rowell, 74, of Midland passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Midland Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Serenity Memorial Gardens in Midland.Max was born on May 28, 1939 in Bremerton, WA, to Ethel and Zacheriah Rowell. He sold his Harley -Davidson to marry Wilma Chapman June 19th 1961 and never looked back. Max was a hard working provider with a taste for movies and motorcycles and an undying love of family and friends.He is survived by his wife of 52 years Wilma Rowell of Midland; his children Mike , Kenneth , Joyce , Lee , Mandy , John and Christy; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Mickey.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,