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Jay Eaton Obituary
Super chicken Jay Eaton crossed the finish line on September 22, 2011.
Dad was an awesome house painter by profession and a champion stock car driver by choice.
Preceded in death by his beloved daughter Nancy and his precious Kitty Cat. Survived by his fiancé Connie Perry, children Jaylyn Thomas, James (LaNae) Eaton, Nanette (Kelly) Keisel, Tracy (Mailynn) Eaton and a boatload of grandkids and great grandkids.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to Utah Motorsports Foundation at 764 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84104.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 27th from 7-9 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S.) with a visitation from 6-7 p.m. prior to services.
Special thanks to Sun Brook Hospice.
Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jay Eaton
Nanette Kiesel
October 17, 2011
Dad, I can hardly wait for the day I get to join you, Nancy and Mom. My heart feels so empty. Please watch over us and know that we love you and miss you more than words can say. Love always and forever. Nanette
Mindy Redmond-Haws
September 29, 2011
Nanette- I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing away, believe me I know how you are feeling and my heart breaks for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... with heart felt sympathy~
Wendy Halford
September 28, 2011
Connie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda Mitchell
September 28, 2011
To the Eaton family,
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Jay. I will always think of him with his signature smile. I never saw him without it. He will be missed.
Duane & Brenda Mitchell
Mary Engel
September 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go to all of the
Eaton family. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in knowing we all care.
Ty Terry
September 27, 2011
I send my love and thoughts to the Eaton family I am sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Taylor and Grandpa Jay
Teri Eaton
September 27, 2011
4th generation
Teri Eaton
September 27, 2011
Teri and Taylor
September 27, 2011
Grandpa,
We miss you so much, I still can't believe your gone. Thank you for everything that you have done for us. We love you!!!
Alisha Eaton
September 27, 2011
Love you
September 26, 2011
To the Eaton family so sorry for the loss of your DAD he will be missed by alot of people......The BRENNAN Family
Tawnya Gallup
September 26, 2011
Good bye to my Uncle Jay,
I will miss you dearly, my thoughts and condolences go to everyone in the family and Connie. We have lost another member, but you will always be in our hearts.
Like my Jeff said, you were always happy and always had a kind word to say about everyone. I was glad we got to visit on my trips to SLC and go and have "coffee" with you and Nancy.
You were so much a part of my childhood memories.
I love you Uncle Jay.
Your niece Tawnya Gallup and Jeff Welborn from Roosevelt, Utah.
September 26, 2011
We are going to miss Jay very much.. He was such a good guy. Had fun times with him at the races,going out of town,wendover etc. Jay was a lucky person to have Connie in his life. When talking to Jay, he sure loved Connie. Jay and Connie was allways together and during Jays health problems,Connie was there to take take care of him night and day. Now Jay, I am sure is going to be watching over Connie. So Jay, again we will miss you alot!!!!!!! And Connie we send our love and sympthay for the loss of Jay.
September 26, 2011
So sorry to hear, Tracy your in my thoughts and Prayers.XOXOXOXO
Janet Vorwaller
September 25, 2011
So sorry to hear this news. I remember when my brother Ron used to take me to the fairgrounds - so loved that Henry J! That's when my love of racing started. I'm sure Jay still has his foot on the throttle and is heading for the checkered flag.
Susan Raney
September 25, 2011
Though it has been 36 yrs since i have saw Jay, I always remember his kind smile and caring eyes. I remember going to the races at the old fairgrounds,then at Bonneville Raceway. We all had so much fun. He was always there to get the other guy going ,so he could race too.Rest in Peace Dear Jay. I know they race in Heaven.
September 25, 2011
Mike and I will miss Jay very much. He was a loving friend and devoted companion to my Aunt Connie....and we had so many good times with them. We were very fortunate and got to enjoy a cruise with them where we also got to know Nancy...we went to Wendover with them and enjoyed many long visits and meals at our home with Jay and Connie. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. Cindy Foster
September 25, 2011
Oh, Jay...I will miss you forever. You and Connie have been my very best friends, ever!!! You don't hurt anymore...You fought such a valiant fight...such a wonderful man..the world will miss you Kathe Lessley
September 25, 2011
Thank you for all the years of support helping me with my racing, I will always proudly display the orange #70 in honor of you Dad!
September 25, 2011
September 25, 2011
tracy eaton
September 25, 2011
Dad,
It still don't seem like you are gone.... We are going to miss you so much!! Love you and thank you for our wonderful family, Love ya Dad!!! Love Tracy Mailynn and Court
Betty Morgan
September 25, 2011
Jay was a wonderful person. I will miss him. As far as I was concerned he was my only Brother-in-law and he made my sister Connie very happy throughout the years they were together. He was always so protective of her and worried about her. He was very talented in his profession and he could do anything he set his heart to. I loved seeing his love and compassion for his Kitty Cat, you could tell just how much Kitty Cat loved Jay. They are together now along with Nancy too. I really enjoyed going on a cruise a few years ago with Jay, Connie and Nancy, we had so much fun and I will always treasure those memories. May the Lord be with your family throughout this time of loss. Betty Morgan (Connie's Sister in Arizona).
dee norman
September 25, 2011
eaton family sorry for the loss of jay he was one of the good guys.
he will be missed by many for his calm nature.my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time.
jay left us all one hell of a legacy in his kids and there familys.
he is racin pain free now r.i.p. jay
Laura Newren
September 25, 2011
You are all in my prayers. I adored Jay. Although our paths did not cross often, he was so friendly and kind to me every time we met.
He will leave a void in many hearts.
Gizzy Platt
September 25, 2011
As the song goes, "another one bites the dust." Jay drove stock car for much of the time I was announcing the races at the old Fairground Speedway. He always had a smile and a hand for anyone needing help...for the family, my wish is that the time comes quickly when the goodness of his life overshadows his passing...
Steve and Eileen Holmes
September 25, 2011
To the Eaton Family: So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. Some of our fondest memories of Utah are racing at the Fairgrounds and also at Bonneville, traveling to Boise, Pocatello, etc. We enjoyed the time we spent with your family. Jay was an awesome man and I know he will be sorely missed.
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