Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
Birth Date22 Oct 1952 Age: 64
EducationFederal Way High School
OccupationHome Daycare Operator
FatherWilliam “Bill” Thayne AVERY (1921-2012)
MotherMargaret "Marge" Ann LONGABAUGH (1922-2012)
Misc. Notes
“Sandy”
The neice of Margaret Longabuagh. Her mother died when she was a young child. From the time she was a teenager she lived with, but was not legally adopted by, her Aunt and Uncle Margaret and William Avery.
Following the death of her first husband Sandy married for the second time in early 2010.
The neice of Margaret Longabuagh. Her mother died when she was a young child. From the time she was a teenager she lived with, but was not legally adopted by, her Aunt and Uncle Margaret and William Avery.
Following the death of her first husband Sandy married for the second time in early 2010.
Spouses
Birth Date27 Apr 1951
Birth PlaceAlhambra, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Residence Date1971
Residence PlaceDelaware-Maryland LDS Mission
Death Date2 Jan 2007 Age: 55
Death PlaceMesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA
EducationPasadena City College
OccupationSelf-Employed Carpet And Flooring Cleaner301
Cause of DeathCancer/Melanoma
FatherKarl WILLIAMS (-1973)
MotherFlorence [WILLIAMS]
Misc. Notes
“Bob” served in The Delaware-Maryland LDS Mission.
I grew up within the same mission where Bob served. One day as we talked I learned that Bob actually served in my home ward, the College Park Ward in Hyattsville, Maryland. He moved there at about the same time I left home to join the Air Force in December of 1971.3
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When Bob referred to people in a derogatory manner, he called them "dipsticks."3
Memories of Bob
By his brother-in-law Richard Lee Gleason
Bob died from cancer in January of 2007 that had been diagnosed nine months earlier. It started with a mole on his shoulder and was diagnosed as Stage 4 Melanoma. In the year or two prior he had had earlier bouts with skin cancer. In September 2006, doctors removed one tumor and shortly after found another that could not be removed because main arteries and blood vessels were routed through it. In November Bob started six weeks of radiation.
All-along the family was hopeful that he had a chance to beat it. He was pretty much acting his normal self and looking just as he always did. But then he had a sudden turn for the worse in mid December and deteriorated rapidly.
On December 30th 2006 Bob’s wife Sandy took him to the hospital as he was having trouble breathing. During that holiday New-Years weekend I was visiting with family in Federal Way where we all learned the news. The breathing problem was something new and we began to realize that he might be given a pretty bleak prognosis in the days ahead. It seemed pretty obvious that Bob’s days were numbered and we speculated that we would lose him within the next several months.
Three days later on January 2nd he died. I was shocked when I heard the news. But his family was grateful in a way that he didn’t linger for months as many do. He was only 55.
Of course I was saddened by Bob’s untimely death. He and I had spent a lot of time together in the late 1980’s as business partners. We came to know one another quite well and in many ways I enjoyed our time together with his happy demeanor. Always a big smile on his face Bob was never far from laughter. I admire him for many things. His priorities were always in the right place. He served the church in many capacities including in the Bishopric and never compromised his principles. Despite never having a lot of money he stood at the head of a happy, close-knit family of six children, and several grandchildren with whom he has left behind a great legacy. I look forward to one day again being in his company.
I wrote the following message on January 15, 2007 on his online obituary guest book:
“Bob was a unique individual who’s smile and personality set him apart.
“He was also my brother-in-law who I will miss and remember as a great example to all who knew him as a father, husband and friend. My life is so much the better for having known him and his family.
“While our sense of loss is hard to bear his gain is wondrous indeed.”
Several weeks after Bob’s death while in a deep-sleep I dreamed that I was at a family gathering and obviously was quite surprised when Bob walked into the room in his typical style and with that ever-present big smile. I couldn’t believe it, I was shocked! Bob was alive and the story I’d been told of his passing was some kind of cruel joke, but no time to dwell on that, he was alive!
I got to visit with Bob and once again enjoyed his company. To say the least I was so grateful, relieved and happy that he was still with us. But then as we always do, when in the midst of a pleasant dream, I woke up and in my reality I realized it was just a dream. I can’t begin to tell you how heartsick and depressed I was and the reminder of that experience always rekindles the same feelings. I miss Bob and am sorry that I didn’t have the chance to see him at least one more time before he left us.
____________
See the transcript of Bob’s funeral service attached to his multimedia file.3
I grew up within the same mission where Bob served. One day as we talked I learned that Bob actually served in my home ward, the College Park Ward in Hyattsville, Maryland. He moved there at about the same time I left home to join the Air Force in December of 1971.3
____________
When Bob referred to people in a derogatory manner, he called them "dipsticks."3
Memories of Bob
By his brother-in-law Richard Lee Gleason
Bob died from cancer in January of 2007 that had been diagnosed nine months earlier. It started with a mole on his shoulder and was diagnosed as Stage 4 Melanoma. In the year or two prior he had had earlier bouts with skin cancer. In September 2006, doctors removed one tumor and shortly after found another that could not be removed because main arteries and blood vessels were routed through it. In November Bob started six weeks of radiation.
All-along the family was hopeful that he had a chance to beat it. He was pretty much acting his normal self and looking just as he always did. But then he had a sudden turn for the worse in mid December and deteriorated rapidly.
On December 30th 2006 Bob’s wife Sandy took him to the hospital as he was having trouble breathing. During that holiday New-Years weekend I was visiting with family in Federal Way where we all learned the news. The breathing problem was something new and we began to realize that he might be given a pretty bleak prognosis in the days ahead. It seemed pretty obvious that Bob’s days were numbered and we speculated that we would lose him within the next several months.
Three days later on January 2nd he died. I was shocked when I heard the news. But his family was grateful in a way that he didn’t linger for months as many do. He was only 55.
Of course I was saddened by Bob’s untimely death. He and I had spent a lot of time together in the late 1980’s as business partners. We came to know one another quite well and in many ways I enjoyed our time together with his happy demeanor. Always a big smile on his face Bob was never far from laughter. I admire him for many things. His priorities were always in the right place. He served the church in many capacities including in the Bishopric and never compromised his principles. Despite never having a lot of money he stood at the head of a happy, close-knit family of six children, and several grandchildren with whom he has left behind a great legacy. I look forward to one day again being in his company.
I wrote the following message on January 15, 2007 on his online obituary guest book:
“Bob was a unique individual who’s smile and personality set him apart.
“He was also my brother-in-law who I will miss and remember as a great example to all who knew him as a father, husband and friend. My life is so much the better for having known him and his family.
“While our sense of loss is hard to bear his gain is wondrous indeed.”
Several weeks after Bob’s death while in a deep-sleep I dreamed that I was at a family gathering and obviously was quite surprised when Bob walked into the room in his typical style and with that ever-present big smile. I couldn’t believe it, I was shocked! Bob was alive and the story I’d been told of his passing was some kind of cruel joke, but no time to dwell on that, he was alive!
I got to visit with Bob and once again enjoyed his company. To say the least I was so grateful, relieved and happy that he was still with us. But then as we always do, when in the midst of a pleasant dream, I woke up and in my reality I realized it was just a dream. I can’t begin to tell you how heartsick and depressed I was and the reminder of that experience always rekindles the same feelings. I miss Bob and am sorry that I didn’t have the chance to see him at least one more time before he left us.
____________
See the transcript of Bob’s funeral service attached to his multimedia file.3
Family ID28
Marr DateMay 1973302
Reside Date1973
Reside PlaceAlhambra, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Reside Date1977
Reside PlaceModesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, USA
Reside MemoBob worked in the Fire Sprinkler Industry
Reside Date1985
Reside PlaceFederal Way, King Co., WA, USA
Reside MemoBob owned his own carpet cleaning business
Reside Date1991-2007
Reside PlaceMesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA
Reside MemoBob owned his own carpet and floor cleaning business
Misc. Notes
1987 - Residence 31609 42nd Ave. SW Federal Way 98023, phone: 952-5655. Federal Way Third Ward.
1989-1991 - Same residence, Federal Way Eighth Ward5
Moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1991.300
1989-1991 - Same residence, Federal Way Eighth Ward5
Moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1991.300
Birth Date29 Jul 1945 Age: 71
Residence PlaceRoswell, Chaves Co., NM, USA
EducationEastern New Mexico University
Misc. Notes
Robert has 15 grandchildren from his first marriage. (Jul 2015)304
Family ID10572
Reside Date2000’s
Reside PlaceQueen Creek, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA