Donald Lay

Dear Miriam and girls,
Judith joins me in this belated condolence. Don was not only a great friend, but a great golfing companion. Who could ask for more! I will miss the pleasure of his company and funny stories. The world is a better place because of Don Lay, truly one of God's noblemen.

Judge Lay has been in my thoughts since early January, and now I know why. I wish I had followed my impulse to write to him. He had a huge impact on my life, and his example will continue to influence my future. My thanks to him, and to Mrs. Lay, for the opportunities you (and the puppy Pomeroy) gave me during law school.

Dear Miriam and family: Our famiy is thinking of you and wishing you peace. With love and sympathy, Miggie Quambusch, Sue Quambusch and Barb Osborn

Dear
Miriam and girls,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Don’s passing and wish to send you our sincere condolences. We remember many enjoyable times with you both on numerous occasions down through the years - and also well cherished
memories of track and football at Iowa City High School. Peace to you all…

Miriam and Family,

We feel privileged to have known you and Judge Lay in the years you lived next door to us. I remember when he spoke to Troop 63, my son's Boy Scout Troop. He was so generous with his time, talents, and experiences!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sincerely,

Dear Lay family,
May St. Michael the Archangel and all the angels lift you up just as they are surely lifting your beloved father/grandfather to heaven.

Mike Cullinan, Principal of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School

Dear Miriam and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Judge Lay will be greatly missed by many at Presbyterian Homes. We feel blessed to have shared a small part of his life's journey. God's Blessings to you.

Dear Miriam and family,

Truman Smith and family send their deepest heartfelt sympathy. We hold many fond memories with the Lay family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you.

I had the privilege of serving Judge Lay as the North Oaks seasonal locker room Manager from 2000 to 2003, as I was finishing law school. Judge Lay loved to play cards, and always made sure he had several fresh decks in his locker at any given time. He always remembered my name, and everything we talked about, offering valuable nuggets of advice. Curteous, caring, and brilliant, he will be dearly missed.