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Jay Kershner Obituary
Jay Kershner
Feb. 21, 1941- July 2, 2010
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Adee; six children; three siblings; and many grandchildren.
Jay was actively involved in the lives of his loved ones and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. His interests included gold prospecting, playing Texas hold-em poker and yelling at the television during Seahawks games.
He was a man of great ideas and dreams that surpassed reality most of the time. Always good for a laugh, Jay was a light hearted man who always saw the best in people and never focused on the worst. Always willing to lend a hand whenever he could, Jay never saw any situation through discriminatory eyes.
His passing has left a hole in all of our hearts as well as a hole in the pockets of the makers of shoe goo, hand sanitizer, and duct tape.
We will end this with a quote from Jay's favorite movie, Joe Versus the Volcano, "Dear God, whose name I do not know, Thank you for my life. I forgot how BIG… Thank you. Thank you for my life."
Forever we will remember to "Drive Carefully."
A celebration of Grampa's life will be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 14126 44th St. NE in Lake Stevens, WA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jay Kershner
MEAGAN ADEE
July 30, 2010
PAPAY JAY...
I MISS YOU SOO MUCH.
I THINK ABOUT YOU NO JOKE EVERYDAY...
YOU MEANT SO MUCH TO ME .
I REMEMBER WHEN I WOULD TALK TO YOU AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME,STAY WAY FROM THOSE BOYS THEY ARE NOTHING BUT TROUBLE...HAHAHA YOUR RIGHT YOUR THE ONLY MAN FOR ME HA HA YOUR MY PAPA..
I LOVE YOU
I JUST AND HOPING AND PRAYING THAT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ME AND HELPING ME MAKE THE RIGHT DECISCIONS ON THE WAY.NOW THAT I NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER I KNOW I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU HERE,IN ME,A POCKET IN MY HEART JUST FOR YOU.
P.S BOYS ARE ICKY AND DUCT TAPE CAN FIX EVERYTHING:D
LOVE,
YOUR GRANDAUGHTER
MEAGAN
REST IN PEACE PAPA
Jillian Matlock
July 29, 2010
I miss you, Dad. More than I ever thought possible...
Cathy De Rusha
July 23, 2010
Cathy and family, My deepest Sympathy. I know it was a rough time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg Kapfer
July 16, 2010
As a kid I spent many summer vacations with the cousins in Seattle. Memories of those visits with Jay, Harold, Trish and Chuck still bring a smile to my face. The wood hydros towed behind bikes, pancake eating contests, the speedboat Jay built in the garage, the 'greggie' hole out by the alley. Back then, in the early days of rock & roll, Jay was pretty cool. I'll always remember the many fun times. And Jay will always remain my cool cousin.
Bob and Patricia Sehlke
July 15, 2010
Rest in peace Jay. You will be missed.
Patricia Briggs
July 15, 2010
Jay's baby picture.
Rebekah Johnston
July 14, 2010
My memories of Jay will always be of how sweet he was with the girls (Sydney and Eastlyn) at their birthday parties. I especially enjoyed the pictures and watching the video clips of him talking with Eastlyn at her 2nd birthday party last October as she wanted him to see her new baby doll. He took it in his arms and loved it and told Eastlyn what a sweet baby she was. That scene spoke a thousand words.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cathy, Sherene, Dennis, John, Jillian, Barb, Jason, all the grandchildren, and extended family as you grieve the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
I am sorry I will be out of town Saturday and will not be able to attend Jay's Celebration. I will be thinking of you all as you celebrate your memories of Jay's life.
Trish Briggs
July 14, 2010
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Someone put it to me this way and its so true: Brothers, can't live with them, can't live without them. In the last few months I have realized and remembered how much I loved my big brother. I hope you are all doing well. Keep in touch.
Aunt Trish
Stacy Jones
July 13, 2010
I will never forget you, good man.
John Adee
July 13, 2010
R.I.P. Ol' man. You will be missed.
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