Judith Ann May

November 11, 1939 - June 21, 2019

Judith Ann “Judy” (Raven) May, 79, of rural Purcell, Colorado, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1939 in Greeley to Harry and Faye (Reed) Raven. Judy graduated from Ault High School and later she earned her teaching degree from Colorado A&M, now C.S.U. She married Merle May in 1979. She ranched at Purcell for most of her life except for her time teaching at Kersey High School. She was a longtime member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association and the Crow Valley Grazing Association. Survivors include her son and his fiancé, Randy Strain and Becky Iverson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Faye Raven; her husband, Merle May and a sister, Beverly Raven. A celebration of life will be held at the family ranch from 2 – 5 p.m., on July 20, 2019. For those planning to attend, please call 970-371-2382. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Wild Animal Sanctuary or to the Weld Humane Society. They can be sent in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.