Ruth S. May

SUN CITY, AZ. - Ruth Margaret (Schlitzer) May, of Sun City, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011. She died suddenly of natural causes at her home in Royal Oaks Life Care, Sun City, Arizona. Ruth was the mother of ten, a navy wife, a fine artist, traveler, gadabout, and most recently amusing herself by playing pool and Mahjong. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Carol May. She is survived by her husband, Robert Edward May, Cdr USN Ret., nine children, Robert Edward May Jr., William Raymond May, Joanne Margaret May Mell, Ruth Anne May Hoffman (Schuyler IV), Eileen Kathryn May (Buddhist Tenzin Drolkar), Cynthia Marie May Ponath (Karl), James Walter May (Sugene), Donald Frederick May (Connie), and John Henry May (Chris); 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren, living everywhere around this great country. There is no replacement for this active and multi-faceted person. Mom was 87 years and ten children old, she never lost her enthusiasm for living, and she gave so many the gift of life. A Few images of mom can easily be viewed at www.sunlandmemorial.com. Latin Mass will be held at 10 a.m., August 18, 2011, at St. Clement of Rome church in Sun City, Arizona. Gathering in church reception hall following service. Ruth will be inurned in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations will be accepted in her honor by People of Faith Foundation, Inc., 10015 Royal Oak Rd, Sun City, AZ 85351. One can also visit www.royaloaks.com where credit card donations are accepted. One may also make a donation to the Semper Fi Fund on behalf of wounded veterans at www.semperfifund.org.