Jack Anthony May (loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend) passed away on March 27, 2023 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. Jack was born on May 12, 1953 in Provo, Utah to James Madison May and Shirley Nondis Howell. Jack was the youngest of three children.

Jack graduated from Provo High School in 1971. He attended Brigham Young University where he studied Business Management. Jack worked in various jobs including insurance sales and as a firefighter for Provo City before settling on a career in finance. He worked for Zions Bank for 37 years. During his banking career, he served as a Loan Officer, Branch Manager, and in Credit Management, Corporate Relations, and Treasury Management. He held the position of Vice President. Jack retired from Zions Bank in 2017.

Jack married Vicki Lyn Murray on June 27, 1975 in the Salt Lake Temple. Following their marriage, they lived in Orem, Provo, and Cedar City before settling in Spanish Fork in 1980. They have loved living in and raising their family in Spanish Fork. Jack was the father of two children, Natalie Lyn (Rory) Knotts and Eric James (Kristi Crump) May. He was blessed with nine grandchildren—Kaylee, Ethan, Luke, Reese, and Paige Knotts; and Ryan, Sarah, Colin, and Emily “Emi” May. Jack’s greatest joy was his family. He was happiest when he spent time with them.

Jack is survived by his wife, children and their spouses, grandchildren, brothers- and sisters-in- law, nieces and nephews, and many friends who love him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father- and mother-in-law (Lester and Donna Murray), his brother (James “Jim” Fredrick May), and sister (Shirley Ann Fotheringham).

Jack loved to watch sporting events and was a life-long Cougar fan. BYU Sports Nation was a daily television favorite. Jack was a BYU football season ticket holder for over 35 years.

Jack enjoyed traveling with his wife, Vicki, and looked forward to exploring the world. They traveled extensively visiting countries on all continents except Africa and Antarctica which were on their unfinished bucket list. Jack and Vicki made many life-long friends during their adventures.

Jack loved to be of service. He was involved in many civic and community organizations. He served as a Precinct Chair for many years, participating in State and County political conventions. Jack was a member of the Salt Lake and Provo Rotary Clubs for over 20 years. During that time, he worked on humanitarian aid projects in Peru and on Rotary’s Polio Plus Campaign in India. Jack served on the IHC Foundation Board and helped raise funds to rebuild Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and the Spanish Fork Hospital. He also served on the Rocky Mountain University Health Professionals board and was actively involved in fund raising for the medical college in Provo. In addition, Jack served on the Swing 4 Cancer board, and was involved in United Way, Neighborhood Housing, and the Provo School District foundation.

Jack was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a firm testimony of our Savior and served valiantly in a number of church callings during his life. These include Elder’s Quorum President, Young Men’s President, Stake Missionary, Counselor in two bishoprics, Bishop, High Counselor, and Gospel Doctrine teacher. Jack served as an ordinance worker at both the Provo and Payson Temples for over 17 years.

A viewing will be held on April 6, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, Utah. Funeral services will be held on April 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Aspen Meadows 2nd Ward Chapel, 1158 East 1240 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. A viewing will also be held from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on the morning of the funeral at the Aspen Meadows 2nd Ward building. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork.

Services will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.  Please return to this page Friday morning, April 7, 2023 shortly before 11:00 a.m. and click on the link below to view the broadcast:

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