Barbara (Bobbie) E. May passed away July 6, 2017 at the age of 90 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Bobbie was born September 25, 1926 in Ontario, Oregon to Mont and Myrtle (Carter) Egbert. Bobbie's death closely followed the recent passing of her husband of 71 years, James (Jim) J. May on June 11, 2017.
Bobbie is survived by her three children. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers (Art and Tom), five sisters (Dixie, Birdie, June, Evie and Phyllis) and one grandson (Garet Barney).
Bobbie was raised in and around Harlem, Montana, a small close knit community on the border between Montana and Canada, known lightheartedly, according to Bobbie, for its "gumbo" mud and cold winters. Bobbie's life has been focused on her family and faith, but always was framed by her love of glitter, jewelry, decoration, music and the performing arts. Bobbie was a high school and college cheerleader, a drum major in the University of Idaho Marching Band, and she performed in countless church and community shows and plays, including "Hello Dolly", "Music Man", and several Dilettante Productions in Twin Falls. Bobbie had a beautiful soprano voice and was a member of a sextet of her friends and the Magic Valley Chorale for many years. Bobbie, along with sharing her talents by performing, also enjoyed teaching and directing many church and community chorale groups. Bobbie loved to design and accessorize her wardrobe. Her granddaughters remember that they would call Memom and let her know of upcoming proms, dances, dates and other important events in their lives. Once Memom knew the color of the dress of choice, she would spend countless hours laying out accessories she thought they might want to consider wearing to help them appear at their best. While the girls looked over the treasure trove of Memom's collection of bracelets, necklaces, shoes and purses, she went about teaching them how to be the best women they could be. She showed them how to be women of faith, kindness, compassion and confidence; those characteristics that Memom knew were the most important in life. Her last wish was that her girls would enjoy her jewelry; knowing that as they laughed and remembered their thoughts would flash back to the hours they had each spent with Memom together learning about life and love under the backdrop of the glitter given off by Memom and her "jewelry".
Bobbie married Jim on October 21, 1945 creating an unbeatable team known affectionately by their family and friends as "Memom" and "Dedad". While Jim moved in judicial and civil circles, Bobbie concentrated on her family. She found time to always be a truly wonderful "hands on" mother and grandmother and at the same time always supported Jim, who she affectionately referred to as "Honey Doll". At the beginning, however, Memom and Dedad seemed an unlikely couple. Jim was straight off the farm in straw hat and long johns, while Bobbie was the beautiful prom queen ensconced in ribbon and lace. She was the woman that all the guys wanted to dance with and, according to Dedad, there was no lack of suiters. Bobbie's friends and acquaintances would ask her what she saw in that man and she would simply reply that she saw "everything". Memom would tell us, her family, that when she saw Dedad, she saw in him every characteristic she felt was important for a husband and a father; faith, integrity and the ability to work hard. That was Bobbie's gift – to always be able to see beyond the outside and look inside each person that she met, to see who they truly were and what their potential could be. These seeming opposites sparked a love that would last over 70 years; a love so powerful that they could not be apart from one another, even in death, with Jim passing just a few short weeks before Bobbie.
After law school at the University of Idaho, Jim and Bobbie moved to Twin Falls, where they raised their three children, Monte, J. Dee and Shawno. It was there during the early years of their marriage that Bobbie worked to help support her family while Jim's fledgling law practice got established. Bobbie worked at Frederickson's Chocolates and in the Bakery at Albertson's, where she rose early each morning to bake breads and sweets. Even with her busy life, Bobbie somehow was always able to find time for each child, grandchild and great grandchild as they came along; spending time reading, singing and playing with each one. Every birthday the grandchildren anticipated receiving a little money and a card written in Bobbie's own unique and very small hand; each card would be filled with Memom's words of pride, support, encouragement and love for that special child.
When the family would get together, Bobbie would always plan a family talent show and much to the chagrin of many family members she would hand out a variety of musical instruments from castanets and recorders to drums and kazoos. On family trips, Memom would be found in the back of the station wagon coloring, reading and joining in on the hourly "in-car" water fight with all the kids. Bobbie along with Jim, would never miss a family event; whether a graduation, mission call, dance performance, or a 2½ minute Primary talk, Memom and Dedad would be found in the audience quietly cheering that child on and giving them confidence in themselves and what each could accomplish in their lives.
Bobbie's goal was always to bring out the best in her family, by teaching them what she thought were the most important elements found in a life of success and happiness. She taught them in word and by her actions that family and faith in our Savior Jesus Christ and a loving Heavenly Father were what brought true happiness. Bobbie loved her Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ, and expressed that love and testimony in a special "note" for each family member to read and treasure. Bobbie was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in various callings in Primary, Relief Society and in countless music related assignments. We will miss you "Memom"; thank you for bringing color, sparkle and glitter to our lives and joy to our souls.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Harrison Ward, LDS Church, 667 Harrison Street, Twin Falls, Idaho. Services will be conducted by Bobbie's son in law, Bishop L. Michael Barney. Friends may visit with the family at the viewing to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will be held immediately after the Funeral at the Twin Falls Cemetery, Twin Falls.
Bobbie is survived by her three children. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers (Art and Tom), five sisters (Dixie, Birdie, June, Evie and Phyllis) and one grandson (Garet Barney).
Bobbie was raised in and around Harlem, Montana, a small close knit community on the border between Montana and Canada, known lightheartedly, according to Bobbie, for its "gumbo" mud and cold winters. Bobbie's life has been focused on her family and faith, but always was framed by her love of glitter, jewelry, decoration, music and the performing arts. Bobbie was a high school and college cheerleader, a drum major in the University of Idaho Marching Band, and she performed in countless church and community shows and plays, including "Hello Dolly", "Music Man", and several Dilettante Productions in Twin Falls. Bobbie had a beautiful soprano voice and was a member of a sextet of her friends and the Magic Valley Chorale for many years. Bobbie, along with sharing her talents by performing, also enjoyed teaching and directing many church and community chorale groups. Bobbie loved to design and accessorize her wardrobe. Her granddaughters remember that they would call Memom and let her know of upcoming proms, dances, dates and other important events in their lives. Once Memom knew the color of the dress of choice, she would spend countless hours laying out accessories she thought they might want to consider wearing to help them appear at their best. While the girls looked over the treasure trove of Memom's collection of bracelets, necklaces, shoes and purses, she went about teaching them how to be the best women they could be. She showed them how to be women of faith, kindness, compassion and confidence; those characteristics that Memom knew were the most important in life. Her last wish was that her girls would enjoy her jewelry; knowing that as they laughed and remembered their thoughts would flash back to the hours they had each spent with Memom together learning about life and love under the backdrop of the glitter given off by Memom and her "jewelry".
Bobbie married Jim on October 21, 1945 creating an unbeatable team known affectionately by their family and friends as "Memom" and "Dedad". While Jim moved in judicial and civil circles, Bobbie concentrated on her family. She found time to always be a truly wonderful "hands on" mother and grandmother and at the same time always supported Jim, who she affectionately referred to as "Honey Doll". At the beginning, however, Memom and Dedad seemed an unlikely couple. Jim was straight off the farm in straw hat and long johns, while Bobbie was the beautiful prom queen ensconced in ribbon and lace. She was the woman that all the guys wanted to dance with and, according to Dedad, there was no lack of suiters. Bobbie's friends and acquaintances would ask her what she saw in that man and she would simply reply that she saw "everything". Memom would tell us, her family, that when she saw Dedad, she saw in him every characteristic she felt was important for a husband and a father; faith, integrity and the ability to work hard. That was Bobbie's gift – to always be able to see beyond the outside and look inside each person that she met, to see who they truly were and what their potential could be. These seeming opposites sparked a love that would last over 70 years; a love so powerful that they could not be apart from one another, even in death, with Jim passing just a few short weeks before Bobbie.
After law school at the University of Idaho, Jim and Bobbie moved to Twin Falls, where they raised their three children, Monte, J. Dee and Shawno. It was there during the early years of their marriage that Bobbie worked to help support her family while Jim's fledgling law practice got established. Bobbie worked at Frederickson's Chocolates and in the Bakery at Albertson's, where she rose early each morning to bake breads and sweets. Even with her busy life, Bobbie somehow was always able to find time for each child, grandchild and great grandchild as they came along; spending time reading, singing and playing with each one. Every birthday the grandchildren anticipated receiving a little money and a card written in Bobbie's own unique and very small hand; each card would be filled with Memom's words of pride, support, encouragement and love for that special child.
When the family would get together, Bobbie would always plan a family talent show and much to the chagrin of many family members she would hand out a variety of musical instruments from castanets and recorders to drums and kazoos. On family trips, Memom would be found in the back of the station wagon coloring, reading and joining in on the hourly "in-car" water fight with all the kids. Bobbie along with Jim, would never miss a family event; whether a graduation, mission call, dance performance, or a 2½ minute Primary talk, Memom and Dedad would be found in the audience quietly cheering that child on and giving them confidence in themselves and what each could accomplish in their lives.
Bobbie's goal was always to bring out the best in her family, by teaching them what she thought were the most important elements found in a life of success and happiness. She taught them in word and by her actions that family and faith in our Savior Jesus Christ and a loving Heavenly Father were what brought true happiness. Bobbie loved her Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ, and expressed that love and testimony in a special "note" for each family member to read and treasure. Bobbie was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in various callings in Primary, Relief Society and in countless music related assignments. We will miss you "Memom"; thank you for bringing color, sparkle and glitter to our lives and joy to our souls.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Harrison Ward, LDS Church, 667 Harrison Street, Twin Falls, Idaho. Services will be conducted by Bobbie's son in law, Bishop L. Michael Barney. Friends may visit with the family at the viewing to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will be held immediately after the Funeral at the Twin Falls Cemetery, Twin Falls.
Barbara (Bobbie) E. May passed away July 6, 2017 at the age of 90 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Bobbie was born September 25, 1926 in Ontario, Oregon to Mont and Myrtle (Carter) Egbert. Bobbie's death closely followed the recent passing of her husband of 71 years, James (Jim) J. May on June 11, 2017.
Bobbie is survived by her three children. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers (Art and Tom), five sisters (Dixie, Birdie, June, Evie and Phyllis) and one grandson (Garet Barney).
Bobbie was raised in and around Harlem, Montana, a small close knit community on the border between Montana and Canada, known lightheartedly, according to Bobbie, for its "gumbo" mud and cold winters. Bobbie's life has been focused on her family and faith, but always was framed by her love of glitter, jewelry, decoration, music and the performing arts. Bobbie was a high school and college cheerleader, a drum major in the University of Idaho Marching Band, and she performed in countless church and community shows and plays, including "Hello Dolly", "Music Man", and several Dilettante Productions in Twin Falls. Bobbie had a beautiful soprano voice and was a member of a sextet of her friends and the Magic Valley Chorale for many years. Bobbie, along with sharing her talents by performing, also enjoyed teaching and directing many church and community chorale groups. Bobbie loved to design and accessorize her wardrobe. Her granddaughters remember that they would call Memom and let her know of upcoming proms, dances, dates and other important events in their lives. Once Memom knew the color of the dress of choice, she would spend countless hours laying out accessories she thought they might want to consider wearing to help them appear at their best. While the girls looked over the treasure trove of Memom's collection of bracelets, necklaces, shoes and purses, she went about teaching them how to be the best women they could be. She showed them how to be women of faith, kindness, compassion and confidence; those characteristics that Memom knew were the most important in life. Her last wish was that her girls would enjoy her jewelry; knowing that as they laughed and remembered their thoughts would flash back to the hours they had each spent with Memom together learning about life and love under the backdrop of the glitter given off by Memom and her "jewelry".
Bobbie married Jim on October 21, 1945 creating an unbeatable team known affectionately by their family and friends as "Memom" and "Dedad". While Jim moved in judicial and civil circles, Bobbie concentrated on her family. She found time to always be a truly wonderful "hands on" mother and grandmother and at the same time always supported Jim, who she affectionately referred to as "Honey Doll". At the beginning, however, Memom and Dedad seemed an unlikely couple. Jim was straight off the farm in straw hat and long johns, while Bobbie was the beautiful prom queen ensconced in ribbon and lace. She was the woman that all the guys wanted to dance with and, according to Dedad, there was no lack of suiters. Bobbie's friends and acquaintances would ask her what she saw in that man and she would simply reply that she saw "everything". Memom would tell us, her family, that when she saw Dedad, she saw in him every characteristic she felt was important for a husband and a father; faith, integrity and the ability to work hard. That was Bobbie's gift – to always be able to see beyond the outside and look inside each person that she met, to see who they truly were and what their potential could be. These seeming opposites sparked a love that would last over 70 years; a love so powerful that they could not be apart from one another, even in death, with Jim passing just a few short weeks before Bobbie.
After law school at the University of Idaho, Jim and Bobbie moved to Twin Falls, where they raised their three children, Monte, J. Dee and Shawno. It was there during the early years of their marriage that Bobbie worked to help support her family while Jim's fledgling law practice got established. Bobbie worked at Frederickson's Chocolates and in the Bakery at Albertson's, where she rose early each morning to bake breads and sweets. Even with her busy life, Bobbie somehow was always able to find time for each child, grandchild and great grandchild as they came along; spending time reading, singing and playing with each one. Every birthday the grandchildren anticipated receiving a little money and a card written in Bobbie's own unique and very small hand; each card would be filled with Memom's words of pride, support, encouragement and love for that special child.
When the family would get together, Bobbie would always plan a family talent show and much to the chagrin of many family members she would hand out a variety of musical instruments from castanets and recorders to drums and kazoos. On family trips, Memom would be found in the back of the station wagon coloring, reading and joining in on the hourly "in-car" water fight with all the kids. Bobbie along with Jim, would never miss a family event; whether a graduation, mission call, dance performance, or a 2½ minute Primary talk, Memom and Dedad would be found in the audience quietly cheering that child on and giving them confidence in themselves and what each could accomplish in their lives.
Bobbie's goal was always to bring out the best in her family, by teaching them what she thought were the most important elements found in a life of success and happiness. She taught them in word and by her actions that family and faith in our Savior Jesus Christ and a loving Heavenly Father were what brought true happiness. Bobbie loved her Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ, and expressed that love and testimony in a special "note" for each family member to read and treasure. Bobbie was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in various callings in Primary, Relief Society and in countless music related assignments. We will miss you "Memom"; thank you for bringing color, sparkle and glitter to our lives and joy to our souls.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Harrison Ward, LDS Church, 667 Harrison Street, Twin Falls, Idaho. Services will be conducted by Bobbie's son in law, Bishop L. Michael Barney. Friends may visit with the family at the viewing to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will be held immediately after the Funeral at the Twin Falls Cemetery, Twin Falls.
Bobbie is survived by her three children. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers (Art and Tom), five sisters (Dixie, Birdie, June, Evie and Phyllis) and one grandson (Garet Barney).
Bobbie was raised in and around Harlem, Montana, a small close knit community on the border between Montana and Canada, known lightheartedly, according to Bobbie, for its "gumbo" mud and cold winters. Bobbie's life has been focused on her family and faith, but always was framed by her love of glitter, jewelry, decoration, music and the performing arts. Bobbie was a high school and college cheerleader, a drum major in the University of Idaho Marching Band, and she performed in countless church and community shows and plays, including "Hello Dolly", "Music Man", and several Dilettante Productions in Twin Falls. Bobbie had a beautiful soprano voice and was a member of a sextet of her friends and the Magic Valley Chorale for many years. Bobbie, along with sharing her talents by performing, also enjoyed teaching and directing many church and community chorale groups. Bobbie loved to design and accessorize her wardrobe. Her granddaughters remember that they would call Memom and let her know of upcoming proms, dances, dates and other important events in their lives. Once Memom knew the color of the dress of choice, she would spend countless hours laying out accessories she thought they might want to consider wearing to help them appear at their best. While the girls looked over the treasure trove of Memom's collection of bracelets, necklaces, shoes and purses, she went about teaching them how to be the best women they could be. She showed them how to be women of faith, kindness, compassion and confidence; those characteristics that Memom knew were the most important in life. Her last wish was that her girls would enjoy her jewelry; knowing that as they laughed and remembered their thoughts would flash back to the hours they had each spent with Memom together learning about life and love under the backdrop of the glitter given off by Memom and her "jewelry".
Bobbie married Jim on October 21, 1945 creating an unbeatable team known affectionately by their family and friends as "Memom" and "Dedad". While Jim moved in judicial and civil circles, Bobbie concentrated on her family. She found time to always be a truly wonderful "hands on" mother and grandmother and at the same time always supported Jim, who she affectionately referred to as "Honey Doll". At the beginning, however, Memom and Dedad seemed an unlikely couple. Jim was straight off the farm in straw hat and long johns, while Bobbie was the beautiful prom queen ensconced in ribbon and lace. She was the woman that all the guys wanted to dance with and, according to Dedad, there was no lack of suiters. Bobbie's friends and acquaintances would ask her what she saw in that man and she would simply reply that she saw "everything". Memom would tell us, her family, that when she saw Dedad, she saw in him every characteristic she felt was important for a husband and a father; faith, integrity and the ability to work hard. That was Bobbie's gift – to always be able to see beyond the outside and look inside each person that she met, to see who they truly were and what their potential could be. These seeming opposites sparked a love that would last over 70 years; a love so powerful that they could not be apart from one another, even in death, with Jim passing just a few short weeks before Bobbie.
After law school at the University of Idaho, Jim and Bobbie moved to Twin Falls, where they raised their three children, Monte, J. Dee and Shawno. It was there during the early years of their marriage that Bobbie worked to help support her family while Jim's fledgling law practice got established. Bobbie worked at Frederickson's Chocolates and in the Bakery at Albertson's, where she rose early each morning to bake breads and sweets. Even with her busy life, Bobbie somehow was always able to find time for each child, grandchild and great grandchild as they came along; spending time reading, singing and playing with each one. Every birthday the grandchildren anticipated receiving a little money and a card written in Bobbie's own unique and very small hand; each card would be filled with Memom's words of pride, support, encouragement and love for that special child.
When the family would get together, Bobbie would always plan a family talent show and much to the chagrin of many family members she would hand out a variety of musical instruments from castanets and recorders to drums and kazoos. On family trips, Memom would be found in the back of the station wagon coloring, reading and joining in on the hourly "in-car" water fight with all the kids. Bobbie along with Jim, would never miss a family event; whether a graduation, mission call, dance performance, or a 2½ minute Primary talk, Memom and Dedad would be found in the audience quietly cheering that child on and giving them confidence in themselves and what each could accomplish in their lives.
Bobbie's goal was always to bring out the best in her family, by teaching them what she thought were the most important elements found in a life of success and happiness. She taught them in word and by her actions that family and faith in our Savior Jesus Christ and a loving Heavenly Father were what brought true happiness. Bobbie loved her Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ, and expressed that love and testimony in a special "note" for each family member to read and treasure. Bobbie was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in various callings in Primary, Relief Society and in countless music related assignments. We will miss you "Memom"; thank you for bringing color, sparkle and glitter to our lives and joy to our souls.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Harrison Ward, LDS Church, 667 Harrison Street, Twin Falls, Idaho. Services will be conducted by Bobbie's son in law, Bishop L. Michael Barney. Friends may visit with the family at the viewing to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will be held immediately after the Funeral at the Twin Falls Cemetery, Twin Falls.
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