Robert James May

Jun. 9, 1984 - Dec. 3, 2021

Date of Service: Dec. 11, 2021

MURTAUGH – Robert James May, 36, of Murtaugh, passed away at Cassia Regional Hospital, in Burley, with his mother at his side, after losing a valiant battle with COVID, on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Robert was born June 9, 1984, the fourth of five children born to Jeffery and Lorie Peterson May. He was welcomed into the family by his three older brothers who adored him. Robert was born in Orem, Utah, but spent most of his life living in Idaho. He loved Idaho and all of its beauty. He graduated from Minico High school in 2002. He had several different jobs over the years, but he always returned to trucking. He was currently employed by DOT Foods in Burley.

Robert met and married Brinda Wolfe, and became an instant father to Josiah B. Wolfe, who he adored. Two years later the apple of his eye came along, Domanic S. May. His boys were the most important people in his life and he loved every minute that he spent with them.

Robert loved spending time with family and friends. He commented to his brothers that his father was his best friend. He made many friends through his participation in the Scottish games alongside his father and three brothers. His sister even competed and eventually he got his boys into participating.

Robert met the love of his life, Ginger Hollner, three years ago and it was a perfect match. With God’s help they were able to span the miles between Idaho and New York and keep their relationship strong.

Robert was a great son, father, brother, companion, and uncle. He was fiercely devoted and would go out of his way to help others.

Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Berl and Norma Tew Peterson; grandmother, Betty Covert May; uncle, David B. Peterson; cousin, Brett Peterson; and aunt, Lynne Robinson.

Robert is survived by his girlfriend, Ginger Hollner of Mechanicville, New York; his two sons, Josiah B. Wolfe and Domanic S. May of Twin Falls; parents, Jeffery and Lorie Peterson May; brothers, Jeffery Jr. (Heather Fox) May of Grantsville, Utah, and Brandon (Kelly Fox) May of West Valley City, Utah, and Bradley (Patrice Brown) May of Paul; sister, Michelle (Cody) Barnes of Idaho Falls; 13 nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins that will miss him greatly.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Murtaugh Ward, located at 23709 Hwy. 30, Murtaugh, Idaho.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

A live webcast of the Celebration of Life will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/Nn4EdO8PceU.