Jack May, 67

"This is what my grandfather has said concerning his own death, he said, 'One day you will hear that Billy Graham has died.' He said, 'Don't believe it. On that day I will be more alive than I have ever been.'" - and so it is with Jack May. On Sept. 12, 2015, at home, in peace and knowing that he was surrounded by loved ones, Jesus ushered Jack into fullness of joy and eternal life in the presence of the God he loves.

His family is so deeply saddened by the great loss; but is rejoicing for Jack's newness and perfect fullness of life. He leaves behind his wife, Patty May, of their home in Rathdrum, Idaho; son Scott (Leah) May and grandchildren Jacob, Lily, Nathan and Sophie of Post Falls, Idaho; daughter Jennifer (Marty) Weimer and grandchildren Jeffrey and Emily of Rathdrum; son Lee (Jenn) Martenson and grandchildren Hunter and Paizley of Rathdrum; and daughter Ann (Andy) Pedersen of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; sister Aileen Pearce of Clovis, N.M.; brother-in-law Dave (Kristy) Shultz of Everett, Wash.; sister-in-law Judy Shultz of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; sister-in-law Bonnie Anderson of Coeur d'Alene; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jacky Lynn May was born Dec. 27, 1947, in Clovis, N.M., to Denver and Edith May, who predeceased him. Also gone home before him are his brothers, Delmer May, Robert May and his sister, Mozelle Kirby. In-laws that have gone on before him were also very dear to him; Bud Pearce, Rick Shultz, George Shultz and "Mom" Bette Shultz.

Jack grew up in Pomona, Calif. He entered the U.S. Army in early 1969 and proudly served and went to Vietnam for his country. He was honorably discharged in October 1970. He spent the majority of his working life at Rosauers Supermarkets in various capacities; as Service Manager, Floor Manager and Produce Department Clerk. He enjoyed his work and invariably built great friendships with coworkers and customers. He loved the outdoors and spent many wonderful hours biking, camping and just playing around in God's creation. Even though he had to suddenly retire for health reasons, by miracles of God he and Patty enjoyed almost five years of living, loving, laughing, traveling and enjoying life in a very full manner. They felt truly blessed.

As Stuart Scott said "When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live." Jack's great peace and strength were because of his relationship with Jesus Christ; his Savior, friend and God. In his daily life, in life and death, he showed us how to glorify God. We thank you, God, for the gift of Jack to us. His life revealed Jesus to us in so many ways. We're so very grateful for the time we had with him. We were forever changed by it. We're so looking forward to being reunited with him - this time for an eternity! Thank you, Jesus, for that!

Jack was an impressive example of choosing to live out "No Bad Days." We rejoice that he will now truly have No. Bad. Days.

A time of visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Yates Funeral Home, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene.

A celebration of Jack's life will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at Gateway Fellowship, 1165 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene. Burial and reception to follow.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Jack's online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.