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Ronnie Norvell
July 24, 2025
I’ve been searching for Ricky for a long time and had no knowledge of his death. So sorry to hear. I am his first cousin Ronnie Norvell, son of Jonn and Dorothy Norvell. Would love to hear from you Bridget as I have some old photos of Ricky and Opal and aunt Nelly and uncle Charlie.
Sue Mohler
November 11, 2013
Dear Bridget,
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I have such fond memories of our time in high school and Rick's sense of humor. May God give you and your family strength in this difficult time.
Sue (Kauffman) Mohler
Don Bingaman
October 25, 2013
Bridget, Annie and Lizzie,
Its been a few days, but I finally have the time to reflect on Ricky's passing. As you know we worked together for 36 years, but he was also one of my dearest friends. I am proud that he chose me to get to know.
I will miss him forever, and I know you guys will too. He was special in many ways. Ricky had a great sense of humor, he was bright and creative and dedicated to Boeing and to his customers. The Special Ops guys, (who Ricky called "snake-eaters"), loved him and made him one of their own. Ricky was one heck of an engineer....he really knew a lot about how to design aircraft and how to get things done in the real world. His accomplishments are still locked behind some closed doors, but I can assure you they were and are important for our nation's security. He was an unsung hero in many ways.
But more than all that, he was just a wonderful human being....he cared about people more than things. He made you feel appreciated and important, no matter who you were. He knew all the OA's and the janitors, and never hesitated to engage them in friendly banter about the baseball Cardinals, or the weather. He was really one of the brightest lights among many talented and engaging people who shared his passion and his many of has attributes.
In the end, heredity and mortality caught up with him, but I never saw him complain or feel sorry for himself when fate dealt him a such bad hand of cards. He was courageous and gracious and a real trooper in adversity - he would have been a terrific Special Ops guy if he had chosen to go that way, because he was always willing to trade his fate for the greater good. Ricky set a wonderful example for all of us to follow.
I loved him and will dearly miss him. My heart goes out to you guys, because we all know that we will never meet someone quite like Ricky again....he was special.
God Bless all of you, and if you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to give Jan and I a call.
Jeff and Nancy Neville
October 22, 2013
Dear Bridget, Annie and Liz,
I can't begin to say how sorry we are to hear of Rick's passing. We always loved to receive Rick's "stealth" phone messages around the Michigan/Illinois games and when he was in town. To be able to have dinner with him during one of his trips west a few years back was very special. The memories we have of PTA and Keysor's fundraisers, unloading pizzas at 6am we will never forget. We may be in LA, but we still hold Kirkwood very near and dear to our hearts. Annie, thank you so much for calling and letting us know. And if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Please always feel free to pick up the phone and call. All our love and prayers go out to you.
Jeff, Nancy and Stephen Neville
Randy and Jeannie Benz
October 21, 2013
Bridget, Anne and Liz: how sorry we were to hear of Rick's passing. So many fond memories of times with you while the girls were growing up and all the coaching Rick did of their basketball team. We are in California visiting Mallori. Our thoughts are with you and our prayers for you will continue.
Cindy (Warner) Timmons
October 18, 2013
Bridget: My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your girls. Rick did a wonderful job at the reunion. He will be missed!
Tim White
October 18, 2013
I coached youth basketball with Rick awhile back. I will remember that he was very hardworking and very interested in making the experience great for everyone. Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss.
Dave Perryman
October 18, 2013
Wow! So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was a valued co-worker for many years (and many years ago) as well as a good friend. After having left McAir 26 years ago, Rick would still call me every Holiday season to see how I was doing except for this past year, which, unfortunately, was a harbinger of his deteriorating health. Like all of us who Rick, I'll miss his upbeat outlook on life and his omni-present sense of humor....very much in the Jim Kamman and Fred Glaser mold, for those who remember them. He always kept things light even when the going was tough. I'm betting that God's going to be laughing a whole lot more going forward.
Christy Bollero
October 18, 2013
So great to see you at the reunion and to hear Rick's words remembering all the fun times from our high school days. He was always our "MC" and rightly so!! My prayers are with Bridget and her girls.....hugs!!
Gary McDonald
October 18, 2013
Lunches at Boeing will never be the same without the amazing story telling ability of "Senator" Rick May. He will be truly missed.
Jim and Marilyn Sinnett
October 18, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We offer our sincere sympathy to his family. We enjoyed working wth him during quite a few of those 36 years at MCAIR and Boeing. Both he and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Zilz
October 18, 2013
Bridgett and family, Rick brought a smile to everyone who worked with him. I have many fond memories of my work travels with Rick and the way he kept the moment light, and me humble, while accomplishing extraordinary tasks for our company and our industry. Our prayers are with you all for comfort and healing during this time.
phillip kimmel
October 17, 2013
Very sorry to here of Ricks passing , he was a great guy, i have many fond memories of running around together back in our younger days.
Bob Dowgwillo
October 17, 2013
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Rick years ago. I especially recall his joyful demeanor. Please know you will all be in my prayers.
Jim Cupstid
October 17, 2013
Bridgett and family, Rick was one of God's special people and a joy to know and work with. I have many fond memories of our time at MDC/Boeing. Brenda and I are praying that you and your family will experience the sufficiency of God's grace and strenth.
October 17, 2013
Bridgett, thinking of you and your family at this time. Glad you and Rick were able to make it to class reunion . It will be remembered forever. Barb Koch Williams
Walt Reschke
October 17, 2013
My sincere condolences to the whole May family on the passing of Ricky. During the stressful proposal times at McDonnell/Boeing, he would always lift up the whole group with his unique ability to bring joy and life to the situations, and I'm sure he did so throughout all of his life experiences. Our prayers are with him and you all.
Tricia Voss
October 17, 2013
Bridget, Anne, and Lizzie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your d
Dad was the best. I hope he is taking Snickers for a walk.
All my love
Tricia
Susan McCarthy-Drake
October 17, 2013
Bridget, So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My prayers go out to you and your daughters. Our reunions won't be the same without him. God Bless, Susan McCarthy Drake
Mike & Kyle Bevis
October 17, 2013
The Mt. Vernon High School reunions will never be the same without our witty and charming spiritual leader. What a blessing to have known him. Bridget, please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Mason
October 17, 2013
My sincere condolences to the May family.
I learned much from Ricky and always enjoyed working with him.
Karen Freytag Mayberry
October 17, 2013
Bridget, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We can cherish the great memories he has left us...
Gwen Moss
October 17, 2013
My heart-felt sympathy to the May family. Be assured that God is with you during these trying times.
Jim Mark
October 17, 2013
I will keep Ricky and his family in my prayers. May God's comforting love be with them.
Ricky was a great person to work with.
Stephen Rennels
October 17, 2013
Ruth,Bridget and Family,
You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. Good Samaritan Guest Relations and Auxillary.
Ann Buice
October 17, 2013
Bridget,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will be holding you up in my prayers.
Pamela Richardson
October 17, 2013
Bridget and girls. So sorry to hear about Rick. I wish I had been able to attend the reunion to visit with him. I will keep you in my prayers. Pam (Stover) Richardson
October 17, 2013
Bridget and family, I am so sorry for your loss, but am so glad that Rick was able to be at reunion and I was able to see both of you. I so enjoyed Rick's reading and am sure it meant a lot to him to be able to visit and see old high school friends. I will pray for your comfort! Nancy (Herzing) Wilson
Forrest Utsman
October 17, 2013
My sympathies to Rick's family. You are in our prayers.
Sharon Terry
October 17, 2013
Our prayers are with your family. I am so glad he was able to MC his class reunion and was able to visit with old friends. Rick was a great guy and will be truly missed.
Tony Arena
October 17, 2013
Dear Bridget, Liz, Anne, and Family -
So sorry to hear about Ricky. In my 36 years at Boeing, I never had more fun on the job than the times he and I worked together. He's a good man and a good friend, and will be missed by all of us. I will keep him and you guys in my prayers. Love, Tony
Rick Martin
October 17, 2013
My heart felt sympathies to the family. I have wonderful memories of working with Ricky. He brought energy, enthusiasm and humor to every new challenge. We will really miss Ricky.
October 17, 2013
Bridget & family--you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick was such a special person and he will be truly missed. Love, Beth (Upcraft) & Randy Rudecki
Jane Johnson Reid
October 17, 2013
Dear Bridget and Family, Please accept my sincerest sympathy. I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you will find comfort in knowing so many people loved, admired, and respected Rick. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 16, 2013
Bridget and Family you are in my prayers
Gale Ledure
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