Jay Kenneth Torrey

I am sorry to read of this gentleman's passing. Did he play guitar? Please let me know and thank you. Ray Jacobs [email protected]

I was a member of troop 17 and a regular shopper at Mission Hardware in Goleta in the 80's and 90's. I was very saddened at his passing and will miss him very much. RIP Jay

I was a scout in Troop 17 at First Pres. across from the main S.B. Library on Anapamu St; I went on many week-end camping trips with Jay, usually to Refugio Campground or Scofield Camp, and also several 10-day summer trips to the Sierras. I also shopped at the hardware store when it was still located on Mission @ De la Vina, along with my Dad Carol Smith who later designed the present 1st Pres. Church on State @ Constance. Although Jay was a very religious man, and I have been a life-long...

In 2006 Jay and Marilyn Torrey were named Goleta Valley Historical Society Pioneer Family of the Year to honor their many years of service to the community. The Society sends its condolences to the Torrey family. Jay will be remembered for the many lives he touched.

Karen Ramsdell
Goleta Valley Historical Society

Goleta Valley Beautiful is entering its 40th year of existence thanks to the foresight of founder Jay Torrey. Your legacy will live on in the thousands of trees we have planted in our community.

I sold their home on Skyline Circle and use to shop in his hardware store on Hollister Ave. in Goleta. No matter how little I spent he gave me his full attention and advice. Jay was a great human being and everything he did was done to share his gifts with those less fortunate others RIP good God man and I mean Godly man.

I remember Jay and his family from years in 4-H. He was a lovely man. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his whole family.

Well, Jay, you have left a great legacy. I remember well working on commitees with you, and always going to you Mission Hardware and having a nice chat, besides just buying something. You willl be missed, of course, but your memory will always be with us. RIP friom Marie Harden