Celebration of Life for Maxine D. Pittman

Maxine Dowden Pittman, born Jan. 19, 1939, in St. John's, Newfoundland to Theresa Rose Jones Dowden and Malcolm Earnest Dowden, died on Sept. 10, 2025, in Berrien Springs at home.

Those who knew her will remember her love of books, music, art, lively conversation and impeccable surroundings. She was a registered nurse by training, but her great passion was creating—whether through food or home décor. She taught her family and friends to value honesty, integrity, generosity, hospitality, beauty and love. A woman of abiding faith, she departed this life at peace with her Maker.

Maxine graduated from Kingsway College (Oshawa, Ontario) in 1959, and studied nursing at Glendale Adventist Hospital (Glendale, Calif.) where she earned her R.N. in 1961. Maxine married Thomas D. Pittman on April 12, 1964 (Glendale, Calif.). Maxine and Thomas both worked in health care for their whole professional lives.

Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Thomas D. Pittman; her daughter, L. Monique Pittman, son-in-law, Paul D. Smith Jr.; her nieces: Cheryl Dowden and Lori Mitchell Roeser and her nephew, Kenneth Mitchell.

Arrangements have been made with Allred Funeral Home. The celebration of life will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Seminary Chapel on the campus of Andrews University.