Susan May
August 12, 1954 - November 26, 2008
Susan May
8/12/1954 – 11/26/2008
Susan May, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 surrounded by her family.
Susan was born on August 12th, 1954 to Ralph and Marjorie Whitehead and was later adopted by Ralph and Evelyn Jones.
Susie married her knight in shining armor, Ted L. R. May on July 5th, 1972 in the Provo LDS Temple. Together they had 5 wonderful children and told people that they got married to “breed athletes”.
Susie was very active in her Wards with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and magnified her many callings. Susie was loved by all those who knew her.
Susie is survived by her loving husband Ted; her children Joshua (Layna) May of Logan, UT, Rebecca (Douglas) Ruegger of San Diego, CA, Jacob (Annette) May of Salt Lake City, UT, Joseph (Michele) May of South Jordan, UT, Jesse (Jo’Leigh) May of West Valley City, UT, Ted (Monica) Brown of West Valley City, Utah, David Sundblomb of West Valley City, UT; 20 grandchildren; adoptive father Ralph; father-in-law Jay May; 5 sisters Patricia Searle, Helen Wyant, Julia Cagle, Marjorie Fox and Lori Morrison; 3 brothers Butch Whitehead, Jim Whitehead and James Jones; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. And numerous surrogate children that call her mom.
Susie is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Marjorie; adoptive mother Evelyn; mother-in-law Fay May; brothers-in-law Butch, Dale and Tom May; her first born grandson Joshua “Butchy” May; sister Kenalyn Howard; grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 29th at 1:00 PM at the Granger 25th Ward, 2101 West 3100 South, West Valley City.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 28th from 6 to 8 PM and one hour prior to services also at the church.
Susan and her cooking will be greatly missed till we meet again.
In Loving Memory
An absolute angel of a woman. She will be missed by everyone around her.
Dee and Bobbie Putnam
Kamas, Ut
Ted adn Family, Barbara and I wish to extend our depest sympothy to you and your family at this sad time. We deeply regret not being able to attend either function, but be asured our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care of them.
Keith A Kendall
Taylorsville, Ut
Ted and family, So very sorry about Susie, What a shock. So sorry we were not able to be there , we were out of town. She will always be in our hearts and prayers, and she will greatly be missed. Our love always.
Judy and Larry Hagberg and family
West Jordan, Ut
May family, I remember Susan from high school. I am sorry to hear of her passing at such a young age. My condolences are with you at this time.
Gloria Fox
Marysvale, Ut
Dear Ted and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Susie was a special person and she would have been so proud of her family at the funeral. It was such a wonderful tribute to her. All our love, Michelle and Wayne Rogers and family Faye Royer
Michelle, Wayne Rogers, and Faye Royer
Bountiful, UT
Jake, Annette, and all your family-- we were so very sorry to hear of the untimely passing of your mother. I am sure she will be sorely missed by all those who love her. We send you our love and deepest sympathy. Richard and Pauline Edgley
Pauline Edgley
Centerville, Ut
Ted and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Susie's passing. We regret that we were unable to attend the services as we were out of town, but please know that our thoughts were of you.
Tom & Judy Pearce
West Valley City, Ut