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J. Monsen Obituary
08/24/1933 ~ 02/10/2013
Mt. Pleasant, UT-Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother, Jay Monsen, passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Pleasant, Utah on February 10, 2013. He was struggling to overcome a battle with cancer, which took his mortal life but not his spirit, and he was surrounded by all of his children and many of his grandchildren as he drew his last breath.
Jay was born on August 24, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, the oldest of three sons born to Sheldon and Inez Monsen. He spent his early life in Mt. Pleasant, learning to love sports, broadcasting, his country, and the Lord. While at BYU, Jay was attracted to the raven-haired beauty, Lauretta Young Monsen, whom he married for eternity on March 9, 1957 in the Manti Temple. Lauretta was his earthly companion for 55 years, until she unexpectedly passed away last Easter Sunday. Dad tried to continue on after her passing, but it was no secret that he missed her dearly, and his sadness was a testament to the love he felt for her.
Jay is survived by his seven children: Sheldon Ronald and Debbie Miller Monsen of Richfield Utah; Jaye Lynn and Mark Robison of Provo, Utah; David Evans and Shellie Moore Monsen of Orem , Utah; Lauri Ann and Ken Grier of Macedon, New York; James William and Karen Cresswell Monsen of Payson, Utah; Joseph Paul and Luciana Rodrigues Monsen of Orem, Utah; and Jeanne and Ramon Elias Tejada of Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He is also survived by 36 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren, and his two brothers, Stephen and Lois Monsen of Winter Quarters, Iowa, and John and Vi Monsen of North Salt Lake. A special thanks goes to his daughter, Jeanne and her husband, Elias. Their unending love and faithful watchfulness over him these last few months were an example of love that will always be remembered by Jay and the family.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. in Mt. Pleasant, Utah under the direction of Bishop Brotherson of the Mt. Pleasant 3rd Ward (295 South State, Mt. Pleasant, Utah). There will be a viewing at the Church one hour before the funeral, as well as Monday night, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home at (96 N 100W, Mt. Pleasant Utah). Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. For full obituary and online condolences visit www.rasmussenmortuary.com
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Don Welch Marsh
February 17, 2013
I imagine Jay explaining his passion for the football he just came tumbling after into the sidereal offices of Johann Sebastian Bach. And I imagine the great master understanding Jay's passions and writing a love song just for Jay and his dear raven-haired wife.
Thanks for the time we all spent together at KBYU-FM Jay.
Send us a scouting report on the announcing angels and all the great armchair quarterbacks there if you get a chance.
Don Welch Marsh
David White
February 17, 2013
Dear Monsen family am saddened to learn of Jay's passing. He was a professional in all the areas of broadcasting. It was my pleasure to work with him at BYU in the 1980s. He narrated several of the educational videos I produced and his narration always added to the quality of the productions. Wouldn't surprise me to learn that the Lord had already put his talents to work. The Gospel is true and Jay is enjoying his dear wife's companionship again.
Ken Brimley
February 15, 2013
I've had the pleasure of meeting several members of the Monsen family, including J and Lauretta, through my good friends, Jim and Karen and family. Your strength, love, testimony, and endurance have often been a source of inspiration and guidance to me and my family, both when we have faced difficult challenges in life as well as on a day-to-day basis. My prayers and love go out to all of you. Thank you for being "examples of the believers" and true disciples of Christ.
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