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Frederick May Obituary
October 9, 1932 - May 10, 2016
Frederick Charles May was born October 9, 1932 in Livingston, Montana. He passed away May 10, 2016 at Brookdale Chubbuck.
Fred's parents were Fred Haley May and Geraldine Leathers but after his parents' divorce, Fred was raised by his father, maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles and his father's friends. When he was about six, another family became an additional part of his childhood. Berniece and Arlen Harris and their children became Fred's second family.
After graduating from Park County High School in 1952, Fred entered the U.S. Navy. He was released in 1955 and entered Montana State College. He had a BS in education from MSU and a Master's in Education from Idaho State University. In 1964 he married Sally Lynne Olsen and they had two children: Michael May (Pocatello) and Kelly Richmond (Boise). Fred taught in School District #25 from 1966 until 1994. Both of his children followed in their parents footsteps and also became teachers.
Fred is survived by his wife, his two children, and four grandchildren: Dylan and Josh Richmond and Michelle and Andrew May.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Brookdale Chubbuck, 4080 Hawthorne Road. A celebration of his life will be held later this summer in Mackay, Idaho.
Memories and condolences may be shared with his family online at wilksfuneralhome.com.
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May 28, 2018
may your memories of the wonderful times that you shared with your loved one bring comfort to you and your family at this difficult time Isaiah 61;!&2
David Housley
May 16, 2016
My favorite coach. Heartfelt prayers to Sally and the rest of the family.
Larry Unger
May 15, 2016
Lola and I send our thoughts and prayers to Sally and family. Scott and I spent many hours with Fred and Mike playing handball and golf. A very caring and loving man.
Ron Endo
May 13, 2016
My thoughts are with the entire May family for such a fantastic man that impacted so many with his humor and sincere caring attitude.
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