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In Loving Memory Of
Ruth May Brunker
1944—2022
Life & Legacy
Ruth May Brunker
February 11, 1944 — October 25, 2022
Stansbury Park
Ruth May Brunker returned home to her Father in heaven on October 25th 2022.
Ruth was born on February 11, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Warren Dale and Dora Ida White Curtis. She was the oldest sister to three brothers, Howard, Lynn, and Dean. As a young child she participated in many different activities such as, dance, swim, piano and even became quite proficient at ping pong,even surprising her grandkids as late as February of this year with her ping pong skills.
She graduated from Highland High School in 1961 and went on to college at BYU and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Utah in 1965. That is where she met Jim May and they were married in the Salt Lake City Temple for time and all eternity on March 24th 1966.
During her life Ruth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in various callings. Some of her favorite callings were writing and directing road shows and plays, and anything to do with genealogy. Her most recent calling was as a BYU-Pathway Service Missionary where she mentored young adults beginning their college careers.
She loved photography, music, dance, real estate, family history, and was an amateur herbalist. She spent many years of her life studying natural remedies and alternative medicine. One of her biggest dreams was to open a bed and breakfast, and in 1997 she renovated and reopened the historic Valley House Inn bed and breakfast. While she was accomplished in many things and had many hobbies, she would say her greatest accomplishment was her family.
After Jim’s passing in 2004, she married Steven L Brunker on July 12th 2008. Together they moved to Stansbury Park to be closer to grandkids.
Special thanks to Canyon Home Health and Hospice and Cottage Glen Assisted Living for the compassionate care they offered to Ruth.
Ruth is preceded in death by her first husband James Wallace May and by her parents Warren and Dora Curtis. She is survived by her children Todd (Heather) May, Troy (Michele)May, Tiffany (Peter) Dauk, Tara (Mitch) Warren, her brothers Howard Curtis, Lynn (Sandy) Curtis, Dean (Julie) Curtis, 14 amazing grandkids and 9 great grandkids.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1st, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bayshore building, 5899 Bayshore Drive, Stansbury Park, UT 84074. The viewing will be held from 10 AM – 11:45 AM. Funeral Services will be from noon to 1:00 PM followed by a family luncheon. The internment will be at approximately 3:00 PM in the Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 E. Crestwood Rd. Kaysville, UT.
February 11, 1944 — October 25, 2022
Stansbury Park
Ruth May Brunker returned home to her Father in heaven on October 25th 2022.
Ruth was born on February 11, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Warren Dale and Dora Ida White Curtis. She was the oldest sister to three brothers, Howard, Lynn, and Dean. As a young child she participated in many different activities such as, dance, swim, piano and even became quite proficient at ping pong,even surprising her grandkids as late as February of this year with her ping pong skills.
She graduated from Highland High School in 1961 and went on to college at BYU and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Utah in 1965. That is where she met Jim May and they were married in the Salt Lake City Temple for time and all eternity on March 24th 1966.
During her life Ruth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in various callings. Some of her favorite callings were writing and directing road shows and plays, and anything to do with genealogy. Her most recent calling was as a BYU-Pathway Service Missionary where she mentored young adults beginning their college careers.
She loved photography, music, dance, real estate, family history, and was an amateur herbalist. She spent many years of her life studying natural remedies and alternative medicine. One of her biggest dreams was to open a bed and breakfast, and in 1997 she renovated and reopened the historic Valley House Inn bed and breakfast. While she was accomplished in many things and had many hobbies, she would say her greatest accomplishment was her family.
After Jim’s passing in 2004, she married Steven L Brunker on July 12th 2008. Together they moved to Stansbury Park to be closer to grandkids.
Special thanks to Canyon Home Health and Hospice and Cottage Glen Assisted Living for the compassionate care they offered to Ruth.
Ruth is preceded in death by her first husband James Wallace May and by her parents Warren and Dora Curtis. She is survived by her children Todd (Heather) May, Troy (Michele)May, Tiffany (Peter) Dauk, Tara (Mitch) Warren, her brothers Howard Curtis, Lynn (Sandy) Curtis, Dean (Julie) Curtis, 14 amazing grandkids and 9 great grandkids.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1st, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bayshore building, 5899 Bayshore Drive, Stansbury Park, UT 84074. The viewing will be held from 10 AM – 11:45 AM. Funeral Services will be from noon to 1:00 PM followed by a family luncheon. The internment will be at approximately 3:00 PM in the Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 E. Crestwood Rd. Kaysville, UT.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Kim, Amy, and Adele Buckway
Kim, Amy, and Adele Buckway has purchased Purple Majesty for Ruth Brunker
Nov 1, 2022
From your Dwell Family
From your Dwell Family has purchased Blossoming Heart for Ruth Brunker
Oct 31, 2022
Nickie, Sharlott & Krysta
Nickie, Sharlott & Krysta has purchased Designer's Choice for Ruth Brunker
Oct 31, 2022
Marvin Jones
Marvin Jones has purchased Designer's Choice for Ruth Brunker
Oct 31, 2022
ConnieLayton
I always liked your Mom! She was a nice friend to have, good listener and very faithful. I tended Tiffany when she was small I loved watching you all grow!
Oct 31, 2022
Roxanne Hartley Baird
Uncle Steve, Todd, Troy, Tiffany and Tara, much love to you and your families. Aunt Ruth was always very kind and sweet. Prayers to you at this time. Love Roxanne and Kim Baird
Oct 30, 2022
Suzanne and Max Ferre
We have many happy memories of your family when you all lived in Huntsville! It was a peaceful and fun time of life!
We are so sorry we are not able to be with you at the viewing and funeral. We will be thinking of you and hope that everything goes well!
I have a sweet memory of you kids Waiting for the bus in front of your house when you were going to high school. You were all wonderful kids!
Dear Steve, Hope you are doing well and we know you will be missing dear Ruth.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you!
There were prayers for you today in our sacrament meeting!
Love the picture!
Sending love to you all!
Oct 30, 2022
Love, Dean’s Kids
Love, Dean’s Kids has purchased Loving Embrace for Ruth Brunker
Oct 30, 2022
With love, Michaella Westin
With love, Michaella Westin has purchased Peace Lily for Ruth Brunker
Oct 29, 2022
John and MaryJane Markle
To all the May kids…..it was our pleasure to live next door to you in Huntsville. What fun watching you grow up! Your mom was a dear person. Our love and sympathy to you all.
Oct 28, 2022
Annette Spendlove
Dear May Children, we are sad to hear about your mother. She was a very special lady that had a quiet kind way. Our deepest sympathy. Love Merrill and Annette Spendlove🙏🏻❤️
Oct 28, 2022
Rob Miller
I will miss Ruth. She was a friend to me and a second mom of my youth. She worked hard, enjoyed the festive, allowed us our juvenile fun-ever mindful of our safety-and was respectful of the important and the sacred. Even before opening the Valley House, she was both a Good Samaritan and an Innkeeper. Truly a jewel of the King’s crown, Ruth now rests in the Lord’s presence eternally.
Oct 28, 2022
Laurie Leavitt
Sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers She was an amazing lady
Oct 28, 2022
Barbara Miller
We enjoyed many years of friendship with the May family, especially after their move to Huntsville. Ruth and Jim were great hosts and friends. We cherish those memories.
Oct 28, 2022