Robert Lee May

In his later years, Robert endured many health challenges. Born on 9 February 1932 in Spirit Lake, ID to Theodore M. May and Rose L. Dunn, his family moved to Creston, WA where their dad worked for the Lincoln Lumber Co.

He is survived by wife, Cristina, three children, Robert Jr., Paul and Roxanne, sister Edna Armstrong from Yuba City, California, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother, Norman, and a sister, Betty.

Robert served his country honorably for twenty-six years in the U S Navy. Enlisting right after High School, he achieved the rank of senior chief petty officer. Family has fond memories from when he was stationed in Hawaii and San Diego. Yakima recruiting duty would later bring the family back after Robert retired in 1976. In 1998 he retired from the American Red Cross, office of emergency management, to pursue travels with his wife both locally and abroad especially to spend time on the Oregon coast in Seaside.

Accomplishments were high school sports, YVCC Associate degree and later to pursue business courses at CWU, “Yak to Pac and Bak” bike rides, and restoring his 1967 blue VW bug. He was a strong supporter of the Republican Party, diligently watching media coverage on FOX news.

Robert enjoyed attending VP4 and Creston Alumni reunions. There would be a noticeable change in his priorities when professional football was on, especially when the Seattle Seahawks were playing. Other enjoyments were spending time with grandkids and family, eating out, barbequing steaks and cruising around town in his VW bug.

Married for 62 years to his wife, Cristina, who is resting at home with family and friends close by for comfort in this time of loss. Veteran recognition and a service are planned for a later date.