Matthew Aaron May
July 14, 1984 ~ January 9, 2020
Matthew Aaron May, 35, passed away at his home on January 9, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1984, to Terry and Ann (Blick) May in Wichita. Matt graduated from Andale High School in 2002. Following high school, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a minor in Music Theatre from Friends University. He was employed by Music Theatre of Wichita and later raised sheep on his family farm outside of Andale. He enjoyed performing and directing local theatrical productions with various companies. Matt had a musical talent and shared it at church and a few weddings by way of piano and vocal solos. Matt was a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Ann May of Andale; brothers, Pete (Tara), Luke (Tasha), John (Meredith) all of Andale; sister, Carrie (George) von Leonrod of Dighton; nineteen nephews and nieces; grandmother, Vera May of Garden Plain. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gregory and Carolyn Blick and Peter May. Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Eagle’s Nest Fellowship, 12000 W 29th North, Maize, Kansas. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
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Matt worked on several shows my daughters were in and was a great friend to my sister and her pals. He was a shining light in the world and we will miss him always. My condolences to everyone who loves him.
You will be greatly missed. Grade school and high school would not have been the same without you. I will keep your family in my prayers.
In memory of Matthew Aaron May, David Schmidt lit a candle
Matt was a wonderful young man. He was always so kind We will truly miss him. Terry and Ann and all the family you will be in our thoughts and prayers . If you need anything just ask
He was always very friendly and welcoming with a smile when he stopped by the shop with Terry! My prayers and offerings for comfort, peace, and understanding in this time of grief, are with all of you Mays. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in Peace.
Your laugh and smile at rehearsals will be how I remember you. Such a wonderful human.
I am thankful to have known such a kind and talented soul. Prayers for the family and those left behind.❤
I will never forget Matt’s kindness to me in the short time that we worked together. He really was the best kind of person. He will be missed by many.
I am so grateful for your kindness ♥️
Matt was a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of meeting him through MTW.
I am so sorry for your loss! Your family is in my prayers!
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. May he Rest In Peace in heaven.
I will never forget you. Your kindness to me and your amazing talent will be missed forever!
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I’ll always remember Matt trying SSI hard to get me to learn my part in A Year with Frog and Toad. He was an angel.
Wow…I’m so sorry to learn of your passing, my friend. Condolences to your family and friends. Rest in peace.
In memory of Matthew Aaron May, Amanda Palmer lit a candle
My Condolences to the family !
Matt, you truly were the kindest person! It feels like just yesterday, we were starting undergrad. You were my sanity in organic chem and the source of so much fun and laughter in band! I’m so sad- there are no words for this. Rest in peace!
He was a true friends with whos light and humor I will miss. I was lucky to have ever gotten the chance to know him. He was a person I vould trust and. And depend on in my time of need. Its hard to think of my life without my friend. Goodbye for now my friend and of im lucky I’ll see you again on the other side.
Matt was a wonderful person! We recently became friends and he was such a kind and caring man. He loved his family, friends, and of course his animals. I’ll miss him, along with many others. RIP Matt.
Matt was lovely. He was funny and kind and my daughters and I enjoyed doing shows with him. It is so sad to think he is gone.
I had the privilege of teaching Matt for 8 years in band classes at Andale. He was so much fun to have in class and later in life as a friend. My prayers go out to the family. He will be missed.
Rest in peace Matt.
I met Matt back in 2011 after moving home from 26 years in Houston. Matt was one of the gentlest souls, and always made me feel welcome when we would visit. I tried to be there for him when things were going south and I hope I helped him somehow. Matty did some work for me, refreshing the wood trim all over my home and helped with some painting. Mrs. May we did meet once when you brought Matt to my home in Hidden Lakes. Matt really seemed to be happy at the farm and talked about those animals all the time. I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish I would have known he was in distress, I would have been there for you. Matt is at peace and now there’s no more pain. With faith we will see him again. And he will have plants & flowers and artwork that was Matt! All my love to you and your entire family. Patrick Wiesner
Mr. & Mrs. May, I met Matt when I moved back to Wichita
You were always kind to me no matter what. I’ll remember you always for so many reasons. Rest in peace, Matt.
Do young so beautiful you’ll be missed by many I love you
Matt was one of the most kindest individuals I had ever met, I am so sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Rip Matt. I miss you so much right now