Salt Lake City, Utah
1940 - 2012
Our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend died Friday, August 17, 2012 of a heart attack while riding his motorcycle in Idaho. Dad died doing what he loved.He lived his life by his own rules, worked hard, gathered friends and loved his family. He was born March 1, 1940...
Read MoreMy heart goes out to Jay's family and friends. I used to babysit for Jay & Pat, a long long time ago. I remember both of them being such wonderful parents and of course, I loved the kids. It's really hard losing a parent but it does get better. Everyone told me that a year ago and I never thought it would, but it really does! I'm sorry I can't be there today to help celebrate his life.
Luann M Alba
August 24, 2012 | Bountiful, UT
Dear family, so sorry for your loss. He loved you all and spoke of you and your goings on to me when I could get ahold of him. Gotta love the man, quintessential gentelman driver, sweet heart of a biker, and a great friend to tell you how it is. I will miss you Jay.
Lisa Babbel
August 24, 2012 | Cottonwood Hills, UT
I will miss you, my dear friend.All my love, Sharon Gangloff (Shar)
August 24, 2012
Dear Tiff and family,
Boy, I never thought of this day coming when I would be writing in a guest book for my friend "Trucker Jay". He was truly a good friend to me through all the years I have known him and ridden with him. Always a "GENTLE MAN". Never a harsh word from him about anyone.I, for one will miss him dearly.My heartfelt sympathies to you and yours. Love, Mary WAldroup
Mary Waldroup
August 23, 2012 | S.L.C., UT
From the Community of Cottonwood Hills.
We will miss you Jay....
The Community
August 23, 2012 | Cottonwood Hills, UT
Our hearts go out to Jay's Family and friends. One thing is for sure he went the way he wanted to, riding his bike. As a friend and next door neighbor, he shared a many stories about his love for family, hauling what most truckers don't have the nerve for and the road trips on his bike with his best buddies.
His patience, kindness and sense of humor will be truly missed. I know he would want us to celebrate his life's memory.
It's your turn to leave the front porch light on for me buddy.
Bob Holloway
August 23, 2012 | Cottonwood Hills, UT
To ALL of Jay's "family",
A shining light has passed. Jay was always a delight to talk to when he called us. He was/is one of our "favorites", but all of us here at Emerald Equipment Escorts will definately miss him. May you be blessed with all the good memories to strengthen you and your family .
Linda Blowers
August 23, 2012 | O'Fallon, IL
Lori,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin Wood notified me of your dads passing. It makes me so sad for you and Will, you have had a tough road the past few years. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. May Heavenly Father and his angels attend to you during your grieving and also through the many loving memories of your Dad.
Love,
Rona Schmidt
August 22, 2012 | West Bountiful, UT
To all of Jay's familiy,
Your Dad,Grandpa was without a doubt a wonderful man and a great friend. We will all miss him especially thet warm smile. But he is among many friends and will have great pilot cars wherever he goes cloud to cloud doing what he and the rest of us loved looking after our families and driving those dang old trucks. I'll have one for you buddy. Best regards, Chester Avery
Chester Avery
August 22, 2012 | Kearns, UT