Norvalle “Norm” Dale May, age 90, of Modesto, Calif., went to his heavenly home August 4, 2022. He died peacefully at home with his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Moore) May at his side. Norvalle was born Dec. 22, 1931, in Washburn, Mo., to Clyde May and Ruby (Stewart) May. He spent his childhood in Washburn and Wayne with much of it in the Greasy Creek area. He attended OK School west of Washburn. He had many fond memories of farm life and especially spending time with his grandparents, Ma and Pa Berryhill.

Norvalle worked until retirement at Pacific Telephone in San Leandro, Calif., and also many years as a Teamster truck driver. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and won many awards for his shotgun skills. He was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge and NRA.

He was preceded in death by both parents, daughter Sally Ann May of Modesto and grandson James Dale May of San Leandro, Calif.

Surviving are his wife Patricia, son Ronald Dale May and his wife Lynn of Eagle Rock, daughter Cheryl Jean May of Sacramento, Calif., and stepchildren Bill and Tina of Modesto. He had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all in California.

Norvalle was laid to rest at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, Calif. He was loved by many and will be missed.

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