MAY, HOWARD AREE, October 25, 1927 – August 28, 2008

Howard Aree May returned to his Father in Heaven on August 28, 2008. Howard was born October 25, 1927 in Salem, Oregon. He was the second of seven children born to James Alfred May and Naomi Jane Tolman May. He had two brothers; James and Max; and two sisters: Beverly and Nadene.

Howard attended elementary school in Porthill, Idaho and high school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1945. He was sent to Germany where he served 16 months in the Occupation Forces. He enjoyed this opportunity to visit Austria, Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden.

While stationed at Wiesbaden, Germany he met and married Edith Fogleberg, who was a member of the Women’s Air Force. After Howard’s discharge from the Air Force in 1941, they moved to Moscow, ID to attend the University of Idaho. He received his degree in Music Education in 1954.

Howard and Edith had four children: Sharon Louise Ludwig (Geno), Shirley Ann McLendon (David), Russell Howard (Dedie), and Richard Allen (Malinda). Howard and Edith were later divorced.

Howard married Madge Kitt in 1957 in Seattle, Washington. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in Movember, 1961. They are the parents of two daughters; Marla Lynn Hintze (Frank) and Lori Kay Cottle (David).

Howard taught band and choir in Melba, Snake River and Marsing, Idaho. He was also high school principal in Marsing. In 1966 he received his Masters of School Administration and was Superintendent of Schools in Cambridge and Marsing, Idaho, and in St. John and Newport, Washington. He moved to Malad, Idaho in 1977 where he retired as Superintendent in 1990. Howard received many awards as an educator and served on state and national boards for the promotion of the Arts in Education.

Howard served as Branch President and Bishop from 1991-1999. Howard and Madge served four missions for the LDS Church: Nigeria Aba (proselyting), England London South (Family History), Kiribati (CES), and Washington, D.C. (CES). Between missions, Howard spent many hours researching family history and serving in the temple.

Madge passed away in April, 2000. Howard married Kathy Hurren in August, 2000. They served missions to Australia Brisband (CES) and St. George, Utah (Member Locater). Kathy has been a wonderful companion and a compassionate caregiver.

Howard enjoyed camping, fishing, water-skiing, and traveling. His greatest love was his family.

Howard is survived by Kathy, his six children, 34 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Howard is preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, his brother, Max and his wife, Madge.

Funeral services were held September 1 at the Malad 2nd Ward. Interment, Malad City Cemetery.