Jay H. Yoos

Jay Twenty years later and every day I think about you and our travels, theater weekends, and excitement of sharing new music with one another. It was a quite a journey knowing you from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas to St. Louis and LA and Chicago. But the journey was not long enough. I love you and I miss you. There was no one like you.

"Uncle Jay" as I was introduced to him, was my favorite. I met Jay sometime before I married his niece Jessica and I recall my first thought "wow, what a great dresser and good looking guy." He was a classy guy and someone I always enjoyed talking to, whether via phone or e-mail.

In anticipation of our first anniversary, Jessica & I told uncle Jay we wanted to do something special like go to NY. Uncle Jay not only went out of his way alittle, he in fact arranged a dinner for us...

Dallas, Texas - 1976

I moved into the tiny apartment complex in Irving, Texas, just outside Dallas, having never been west of the Mississippi before. Needless to say it was culture shock. My boyfriend Norman and his family had moved from Richmond, Va. to Dallas, Texas, and I sort-of tagged along. Shortly after I moved into the complex, I met Jay, another East Coast ex-patriot. Norman and Jay and I became best friends, and it was one of the happiest times of my life.

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I agree with Laura Elliott that Jay was one of the classiest guys that I ever met. He was a "sales guy" who called on us in the 80's. But he was never a "sales guy". He had a heart of gold and I'll never forget our 2 hour lunches and the wonderful conversations that we had. He always made me feel like a million bucks, no matter how bad a day we were having!

Jay was one of the greatest, most energetic, and hardest working persons that I have ever met....my condolescences go out...

I had the unique & wonderful opportunity of working with Jay. He was truly an inspiration to all and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Jay's family & friends. Psalm 23:4 - Even if I walk through a very dark valley, I will not be afraid, because you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me.

Each high school reunion was always a little incomplete without Jay's attendance. We always anticipated his arrival. Jay exemplified the best of our class. Intelligent and fun-loving, and the ability to balance both. We had great times together on the tennis team and put our own mark on the sport there; it wasn't so much tennis as just having one belly-laugh after the other about all things silly and little about tennis! I'll regret we won't be able to relive those moments together but...

I was very saddened to hear of Jay's passing. I had not seen Jay since graduating in '70. As many, I always thought he would appear at one of the Class Reunions and I would find out all the things he had done, had accomplished and learn more about the person he had become post Loyalsock High. He shall remain always that youthful 18 year old with the huge smile behind the wheel of that burgundy T-Bird. My condolences to his family.

There have been so many moments for reflection in the past few months, but hearing of Jay's death brought back such sweet memories of our circle of high school friends. I didn't know Jay at all as an adult, but I bet he was magnificent, because he was well on the way when I knew him.

Jay was a lifelong friend and member of my circle throughout our school days and beyond. We hadn't
much contact since college, and the last I spoke with him was about three years ago by phone. I had no knowledge of his illness and was shocked and very saddened to hear of his passing. He was a special soul who will be terribly missed by family and his many friends. I will carry memories of the good times always.