Bernice L. May

Bernice married George Gillespie on May 23, 1936, in Springview, Neb. From this union, four daughters were born. This marriage later ended in divorce.

Bernice moved to Valentine, Neb., where she met Frank May. They were married on Sept. 15, 1951, in Bridgeport, Neb. This union bore two sons. Bernice and her husband operated May Trucking for nine years before acquiring a ranch near Keypaha, S.D., in 1959. They worked the ranch until 1981, when they retired to Burke, S.D., and lived at this location until 1994, when Bernice and Frank moved to Clarkston.

Bernice was a dedicated ranch wife for 21 years and worked as a nursing assistant and elderly caretaker for 30 years. The elderly care facilities were in Winner and Gregory, S.D., and Clarkston.

Bernice's hobbies were focused on caring for her family, but she did enjoy golf and crocheting. She was a very family oriented, compassionate, loving mother of six children.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; 13 siblings; husband Frank; daughter Shirley Ohlman of Valentine, Neb.; and a great-grandchild.

She leaves behind daughters Dolores Ormesher of Fort Pierre, S.D., Cheryl Adams of Peetz, Colo., and Leana Wallin of Cedar, Minn.; sons Darrell May of Lewiston and Anthony May of Great Falls, Mont.; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

Bernice's wish was to be cremated, with no formal service. Viewing will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston.