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- In a letter that was written by the Dean & Principal of Fort Scott Jr. College and High School, it is stated that
Gordon entered Fort Scott schools in the eighth grade, 1907, at the age of 13. He was 23 years old when he
enlisted into the Army. He had brown hair. brown eyes. and a fair complexion. The 1920 Census lists
Gordon's occupation as a Printer in a Print Ship. In the journal that Celia Andrist kept. she wrote, "Gordon
opening print shop." That entry was dated Sept. 17, 1938. He and his wife also owned a restaurant in Kansas
City. KS. In a journal that Celia Andrist wrote she said "Gordon had a heart attack and Olive stayed home with
him." That entry was written on Feb. 23.1946. He was taken to Wadsworth hospital in Leavenworth. KS a
day later. She later wrote that he was O.K. He had a stroke at the age of 59. in 1952. He was cared for at
Wadsworth Military hospital in Leavenworth. KS. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3223 N 18th St.
Kansas City, KS next to other members of the family in Acacia Lawn. His military rank is engraved on his
grave stone, "KS CPL CO G, AMMO TN Rainbow Div. WWI."
His obituary was found in the March 28. 1953. KANSAS CITY KANSAN
"GORDON J. MAY
Aided Veterans
Gordon J. May. Sr. 59,3301 Washington Ave. formerly rehabilitation representative for the American
Legion at the Veterans Administration center at Wadsworth, KS. died there yesterday. He had been in ill health
three years. He had been hospitalized the past three weeks.
Before he retired in 1950. Mr. May for eight years helped veterans obtain benefits by interceding for them
and pleading their cases before government officials.
Prior to his work at Wadsworth he had been supervisor of ports of entry in Wyandotte county about ten
years. He operated a printing shop at Thirty-second and State Ave. about six years before that.
Mr. May was a member ofthe Oliver Evangelical United Brethren church, the Wyandotte post of the
American Legion, the 40 & 8 society and the Roger E. Sherman Masonic lodge. For many years he served as
committeeman in former precinct No. 62. He served as a wagoner in World War I in the 42nd (Rainbow)
division.
He was born at Fort Scott. Kan .. and had been a resident of Kansas City. Kansas for forty years.
Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Olive D. May. of the home; two sons. Gordon 1. May. Jr. 206 N. Valley.
Norman J. May. Blachly. Oregon."
More About GoRDON JOHNMAYT:
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City. Ks.
Cause of Death: Stroke
Medical Information: Family members should note that a stroke killed Gordon and Olive and that there may be
a family history for stroke.
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