Lasting Memories

Roger Earle May
1931-Nov. 21, 2007
Ladera, California

Roger May Roger Earle May of Ladera died of a heart attack Nov. 21 in Vail, Colorado. Mr. May and his wife, Diane, were visiting their sons and families in Colorado for Thanksgiving. He was 76.

Mr. May, a resident of Ladera since 1960, was a stockbroker for more than 50 years, starting with J. Earle May and Co. He was employed at Smith Barney in Menlo Park at the time of his death.

Mr. May was born in Los Angeles and moved to Palo Alto as a small child. He graduated from Palo Alto High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder. At the 50-year anniversary of his college graduation, he took part in commencement exercises with his graduating grandson, Ryan May.

After serving in the U.S. Navy for two years after college, Mr. May traveled to Europe. There he met his future wife, Diane Ball. They were married in Madrid, Spain, in 1955. Mr. May was a charter member of the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club and member of the Palo Alto Club. As a domino player, he took part in the annual Children's Health Council domino tournament for many years. He was a member of Ladera Community Church and sang in its choir for more than 40 years.

Mr. May is survived by his wife, Diane May of Portola Valley; sons Nowell May and Brice May of Colorado; brother Dick May of New York; and six grandchildren.