On November 24th, 2020, Della May passed away peacefully and was reunited with her sweetheart, Kenneth. Her final days were spent exactly how she wished to live everyday, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Della was born to Bert and Nina Johnson on May 27, 1933, in Sutherland, Utah. She was the eldest of six children and learned responsibility and hard work from a young age. She attended high school in Delta, Utah, and married Kenneth May on August 6th, 1953. Her first years of marriage were spent in Augusta, Georgia, where Kenneth served in the military during the Korean War. Kenneth and Della eventually settled in Spanish Fork, Utah, where she raised her nine children and supported Kenneth in his masonry business. She resided in Spanish Fork until her death, leaving a legacy of love and compassion that has touched many in that community.

Della is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her faith and family were the center of her life. Della taught by example to love your family fiercely, to be a friend to the friendless, and that having a tender heart is not weakness but strength. Other great lessons from Della included the healing power of hugs, caramel popcorn always tastes better when made into a popcorn witch, and gossip is best swapped while quilting.

Della is survived by eight of her children: Susan (Steve) Ewing, Mona, UT; Colleen (Ray) Lyman, Sutherland, UT; James (Charleen), Spanish Fork, UT;                                            Douglas (Lori), Payson, UT; Duane (Trish), Logandale, NV; Scott (Jewel), Brigham City, UT; Gary (Kathy), Ames, IA; Julie (Phil) Wright, South Jordan, UT; 45 grandchildren, and 93 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by by her husband, Kenneth May; her son and daughter-in-law, Kendall and Becci May; son-in-law, William Bryan; three granddaughters, a grandson-in-law, and a great-grandson.

A special thanks to the caring staff at Legacy House of Spanish Fork. We are so grateful for your support and care for Della during this difficult time.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, at 11 a.m. (MST) at the 19th Ward LDS Church, 585 North Main Street, Spanish Fork. Due to COVID risks, attendance will be limited to Kenneth and Della’s children and their families. Services will be broadcast and we would love others to celebrate Della’s life and legacy by watching the broadcast via YouTube at this link:
https://tinyurl.com/dellamay

In lieu of flowers, please perform an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness in Della’s memory.