Garry E. May, 73, of Laramie, went to go on his next adventure with the Lord on November 5th, 2024. He was born June 10th, 1951, to Gene and Ruth (Strom) May in Laramie, Wyoming. He grew up on the May and Strom ranches where he developed a love for ranching & John Deere tractors.
After graduating from the University Prep in 1970 he volunteered and served with the Army for two years as an MP in the Vietnam War. Returning home he went to work for the Federal Highway Administration, first with surveying and then as their transportation person covering the Western United States. He retired after 42 years and was honored for his excellence in service.
Garry enjoyed reading history, trivia, cars, trucks, traveling, photography, Big Boy Trains and socializing with folks. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion, the VFW and Grace Chapel.
He is preceded in death by his parents Gene and Ruth. He is survived by his siblings Gloria Mueller of Cheyenne, Wyoming, David May (Gail) of Laramie, Wyoming and Elaine Adams (Mark) of Laramie, Wyoming, his nieces and nephews Naomi, Sarah, Brenna, Kendra, Dustin, Eric, and Alan as well as numerous great nieces and nephews and his best friend and companion Linda Sopr.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie, Wyoming with interment to follow at Greenhill Cemetery with Military Honors. A reception will take place at Moose Lodge 390/Chapter 423 following the graveside services.
Donations can be made to Moose Heart in Garry’s name.
David, Elaine & Gloria and families, I am sorry to hear about the passing of a great man. I am many memories of Garry, well babysitting all of the nephews and nieces and living next door to Ruth and Elaine. He always had a smile and kind word. Prayers and hugs for all of you. May you find comfort in all of the loving memories. Ronda Schott Jackson
Linda and the May Family, Garry's great smile will be missed by everyone. I enjoyed getting to know Garry while working on the Classes of 1970, LHS, Prep and Rock River. Oh, the stories he would tell about driving big rigs. May God bless Garry and his entire family.
Please accept condolences from me & my family as well as all FHWA depot employees, past & present. Garry & I worked on numerous projects and took many trips together, most memorable those to the Grand Canyon. Garry will always be remembered by all of us for the important work he did in helping to accomplish many of our successful road projects.
Gloria, David & Elaine, I’m so sorry and am sending deepest sympathy. Wish I had run into Gary more often than I did, but thanks Gloria for your updates. Gary was a great guy.
Elaine and Family I am so sorry for you loss, the little time I spent with Gary I enjoyed greatly, may the Lord help you through this difficult time. Roy Martin