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Obituary -- Faye Maack
Monday, January 12, 2004


Faye Maack, wife of the late walking horse trainer Bill Maack Sr., passed away in her home in Polk, Mo., Dec. 22, 2003. She was 93.

Maack leaves behind a family of walking horse enthusiasts including her son, Bill Maack Jr., and his wife, Mae; two daughters, Marilyn Maack and Frankie Enderle, and her husband Jim. Three of Maack’s grandchildren, Mike Maack, Susie Graham and Jennifer Condren, have also been active in the training and showing of walking horses.

Maack enjoyed attending the Celebration each year until her health no longer permitted. She continued to attend local shows to support her her son, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren in the show ring. She will be missed by her family, friends and loved ones.

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