Bart May Obituary

Bart May

Canoga Park, CA

Barth "Bart" Allen May. On the morning of October 15th, 2015, Bart passed away due to pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 63 years old.

Bart was born on November 13, 1951 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the first child of Barth Eugene May and Barbara Jean Gurd.

Bart first moved to California in 1961. As a young child Bart was an enthusiastic rock collector, demonstrating his love of nature. He enjoyed hiking and climbed to the summit of Mt. Whitney seven times. He loved snow skiing, trips to Lake Havasu and Cabo, and exploring Hungary, Austria and Italy.

Bart restored a 1976 MG Midget which won multiple awards. He enjoyed target shooting and was an avid football fan. He loved spending time with family and friends, whether it was attending his nephews' football games, casual weekends on the patio, smoking cigars or watching NCIS with his brother. Bart cherished anytime spent with his grandchildren, especially their trip to Tahoe. And he did all this while wearing his Tommy Bahama shirts.

Bart was a prominent member of the building community and property development industry in Southern California for 30 years. He had the privilege of working with the best builders and developers in the business. Bart was extremely proud of every single project he worked on. It didn't matter to him if it was large or small or at what level he was involved. Bart enjoyed it all, as long as the meetings were short and the project trailer was air conditioned.

Bart is preceded in death by his parents. Bart is survived by his wife, Shasta May, his son Bart May and wife (Ahnjayla), his daughter Michele May and husband (Chris), youngest daughter Tara May, and his grandchildren, Chandler May and Alyssa May. Other loved ones left to endure his loss are his brother Mark May and wife (Teri) and his sister Pamela Lowry and fianc? (James), along with 16 nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends and extended family that loved him dearly.

Pancreatic cancer took a remarkable man from a remarkable family in less than 11 weeks.

Services will be held at 10:00am, October 30th, at the Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bart's life.

Memorial donations made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (877-272-6226) may give other families more time with loved ones.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ventura County Star on Oct. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Bart May

12 Entries

Arlene Weiner

November 6, 2015

Shasta & Tara,
So very sorry to hear about Bart. He truly was one of the kindest people I ever knew. I do know what you are going through and am honestly heartbroken for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

Debbi Mynatt

November 6, 2015

Mark, Pam and family, I was saddened to hear about Bart. I am so sorry. We have many fun memories. I pray all your good memories will quickly overwhelm and fill the sad ones you are experiencing now. And that peace will reign in your hearts. The love you all shared is obvious. He will be missed.

November 2, 2015

Dear Shasta. We are so sorry that you have lost your Bart. He called Bill six weeks ago and told him he was thinking of retiring to Oregon. They had a nice chat but he never let on he was ill.we are so sorry. Please let us get together , missed the service because Bill had spine surgery on Wednesday, I am so sorry! We loved Bart, best in our industry! A true man, of his word! God bless Bart and God bless all of you he left behind! You'll be okay with his loving memory

Ellen Hall

November 1, 2015

Dear Pam,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking about you,
Ellen Hall

Tracy Amish-Shaw

October 30, 2015

You were always such a kind, big hearted man and I have nothing but warm memories of you! You will be missed and rest in peace.

John M Smith

October 30, 2015

You were a good honest man that taught me a lot in life. You meant so much to a lot of people and always were a true friend. Please know you will forever be appreciated.

Bill Beeson

October 30, 2015

God Bless you Bart.
During one of your major projects that we were fortunate to be able to work together on, you had a challenging issue and told us to make it happen.
This became our company motto. " We Make It Happen "
Because of that, you will always be part of our company.

Mark Cortez

October 30, 2015

My Thoughts and Prayers to the May Family. Bart, Thank you for being a good
Friend,you truly will be missed.

Brigette Parks

October 30, 2015

Honoring a wonderful man .. Sending my love and prayers to Bart's family and may God help you all get through this difficult time . Very sorry for your loss ...

Raymond Kehoe

October 30, 2015

It was a pleasure to have worked with you and be your friend ! God speed , rest in peace friend !

Dick Varner

October 29, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the May family. I did not know Bart very well. I gave him a ride home from high school a couple of times and had Bart in some of my classes. What I do know about Bart is that he was a genuine person, kind and possessed a big heart. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all, but rest assured that he is with our Lord in Heaven and is free of any pain and sickness.

michele may

October 27, 2015

I love and miss you so much Dad....

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