Jesse Dustin May

Jesse is preceded in death by his brothers, Channing May and Isaac Zajac.

Survived by his mother, Sheila (Michael) Durham and siblings, John Hadley, Tony Vonder Haar, and Aimee Durham. Father, Michael (Rhonda) Zajac and siblings, Elisha Zajac, Jonathan Zajac, Lily Zajac, Gabrielle Zajac and Amy Whitaker. A multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and of course his special fur babies, Sophie and Clover.

Jesse had a never ending love for the outdoors. He found inspiration in nature and thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved creating things with his hands and coming up with ideas on how to create a better, more socially and environmentally sustainable future. The woods offered him much needed peace, his sanctuary.

Jesse attended an internship in Washington State for forestry services. He also attended classes at the Evergreen Institute in Gerald, MO. He enjoyed learning how to build Chinese greenhouses, build and use solar energy systems, even getting an honorable mention by the Founder, Dr. Dan Chiras, in his book, The Chinese Greenhouse.

He recently spent six months at the home of Dr. Dan Chiras and wife, Linda, still learning different ways of self sustainability, creating an unbreakable friendship with the Chiras’s, which he grew to love like family and who loved him as their “adopted” son. He generously gave of his time to help the Chiras’s catch up on much needed work and treated them with great kindness and a deep love they will never forget.

Jesse had a spark about him that everyone he met noticed. His humor and kindness were contagious, and he was always willing to help everyone he met.

Jesse loved fiercely, cared deeply and most importantly, he loved his family and he loved Riley.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be held on January 23, 2021 at Hillside Christian Church (900 NE Vivion Road Kansas City, MO. 64118)

Visitation from 11 AM - 1 PM; Funeral service from 1 PM - 1:45 PM

Graveside services to follow at White Chapel Cemetery.