Chester May

Chester Woodrow May

''TOGETHER AGAIN"

Chester was raised in the coal camps of Kentucky and was the oldest of three boys. He grew up roaming the broad, green hills, his imagination free to float down the Greenbriar River that he was so fond of. He spoke of simpler and more difficult times in the era defined by the Great Depression. He attended the University of Pikeville in Kentucky before returning to the coal mines, where he worked for a few years. War was on the horizon and in 1940; he joined the Army Air Force. He served as an air crew chief during World War II and was stationed overseas in Panama and on the Galapagos Islands. After service overseas, he came to Utah, stationed at Hill Air Force Base. It was at this time that Chester met the love of his life, Norma. After finishing his enlistment, he began work for Union Pacific Railroad. He retired after 34 years to spend time devoted to his family. An avid reader, he devoured hundreds of books as if they were chocolate, his favorite food of all. A true Kentucky gentleman, his generous heart was felt by those he loved and those that love him.

Chester is survived by his daughter, Charlene May Mann, South Ogden; two grandsons, Matthew Thompson and Clayton Thompson; one brother, William Harrison May; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Norma, and brother Jack.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.

Friend or foe, off to the great beyond I go. See you again, my lifelong friend, there is no such thing as the end.