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Marvin "Jim" James May

Arvada, CO, USA

April 9, 1943 - November 21, 2020

Apr 9, 1943 - Nov 21, 2020

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Marvin James May, 77, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on November 21, 2020 with his family by his side.

Marvin was born April 9, 1943 to John and Katherine May. He was one of 4 children. He was the last survivor of his siblings, Myra (sister),
Myrna (sister), Martin "Johnny" (brother). He was a Native of Colorado and his family was one of many pioneers of Colorado. His family had a homestead by Elizabeth, Colorado.

Marvin or"Jim" as people knew him, enjoyed being outside whether it was mountain drives, fishing, hunting, panning for gold, exploring ghost towns or mining sites, boy scouts, or just tinkering in the garage with anything that needed repaired at that time. He was very devoted to his family.

Marvin became a Veteran of the Vietnam War while enlisted in the Navy. He was a firefighter with the Wheat Ridge Fire Dept., a truck driver for most of his life, and an all around mechanic.

Marvin is survived by his 4 children, Dr. Don May (Ronnie), Larry May (Mary), Jami May-Bruce (Scott), Jai May (Rob Ragsdale).
13 Grandchildren,
Jo (Mikey), Chris (Jen), Marcus (Kodi), James (Corinne), Eric (Kati), Brandon, Robert, Brennan (Nicole), Nikki, Shiran (Ed), Samantha, Eryikha (Tim), Jake. 13 great grandchildren.

Marvin will be laid to rest at the Fort Logan Cemetery.
(Details of services will be determined due to pandemic restrictions).

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