Virginia May Holmstead May
On February 22, 2010, Virginia May Holmstead May, 90, passed away at her home with her family at her side.
Virginia was born in American Fork, Utah on July 31, 1919 to Earl and Florence Holmstead. She was the third of six children. She graduated from American Fork High School. She met the love of her life, Bruce May, at the old Apollo Dance Hall. They married on Feb 2, 1940. This marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 2, 1960. They lived in Draper, Boise, South Jordan, and they finally settled in American Fork. Besides spending her time raising a large family of seven children, Virginia worked as a lunch lady at American Fork High School and Forbes Elementary.
Her life was one of service to others. She showed by example how to love by giving of her time and talents to anyone in need. She left us a legacy that will live on in our lives forever.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters June Nichols and Jean Wofford, and her loving husband, Bruce.
Virginia is survived by her children Sondra Smith (Wayne), Bruce May (Diane), Doug May (Caroline), Christine Nielsen (Daniel), Lawrence May ( Cindee), Carol Carson (Craig), and Bill May (Shauna), 42 grandchildren, and 101 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the American Fork Stake Center at 240 South Center Street from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial in the American Fork Cemetery.
I am very sadden to find this here tonight. I pray for you May family. Your dear mother was a great person. Carol and Craig especially to you I am sorry. The sting in your hearts will soften with time but then the numbness wears off and reality sets in. That's the deal with life but the legacy she left with you will be the ticket that gets you back with her and your father. I pray for you and know that I kove you dearly. You are great people that I admire greatly and am very proud to call you my family. I remember the time your mom made bread and let it raise too high that some fell on the floor. Your mom took it out side and burried it. Later the dog came in and was not feeling well. It kept burping a yeasty smell that made her wonder why. Later she figured it out. The dog had gone and unburried it and ate it. What a hugh laugh Reona Roundy and I got out of that!! I will never forget that.
As a high school classmate of Virginia's, I want you to know I loved and admired Virginia as a good friend. Wonderful memories of her personality and laugh make me happy. You had a wonderful mother.
Dear May Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom. I thought she was such a dear. I remember her as a gracious hostess, wonderful cook, and gentle person. When I was in my twenties, she and I took a tole painting class together, and I remember what a great talent she had in painting. I am happy for her that she can now be with her sweetheart. Just know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find comfort and peace at this time.
Love, Patricia Sykes Tolton