Mason Dean May (August 9, 1936 ~ May 30, 2024)

ELLSWORTH

Mason Dean May, 87, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born August 9, 1936 in Smith County, KS to Wardie and Alpha (Hillman) May. Mason married Margaret McDowell on August 16, 1959. He served his country in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve. Following his service, Mason was a career educator, coach, and administrator in Goodland, KS and Phillipsburg, KS. Mason received his B.S. in Math Education from Washburn University and his Master’s from Fort Hays State University. After his retirement from education, he relocated to Ellsworth. He later married Lesta (Worcester) Hoffman. He was a member of the Ellsworth Methodist Church, Ellsworth Kiwanis, and American Legion Post 174. Mason was very involved in the community of Ellsworth. He enjoyed serving on the Ellsworth Food Bank Board and helping with commodities distribution.

Mason is survived by his wife Lesta May of Ellsworth; daughters, Nancy Hoffman (Greg) of Ellsworth, Stacy Swan (Jeff) of Kansas City, MO, and Amy Pitcher (Camron) of Corona, CA; son Ronald May of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, Patrick Hoffman (Gin), Samantha Brannan (Kevin), Tim Hoffman (Leonie), Tye Soukup (Sadie), Tel Soukup (Kaylee), Larissa May, Camron Pitcher, Jr., Calvin Pitcher, and Kiara Pitcher; nine great grandchildren; step-daughter Susan Robson (Kelly) of Marion, KS; step-grandchildren, Bailey Edmondson (Jonathan) and Zachary Robson (Ellie); brother Jerry May (Patricia) of Wichita, KS; and sister Janice Powell (Dwight) of Salina, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Margaret May, and brother Gene May.