Jay Selix

February 11, 1953 - December 30, 2023

Bellingham, Washington - Jay Selix, died of an unexpected heart attack on December, 30, 2023.

Preceeding him in death were his parents, Clyde & Lois Selix. Surviving members of the family are his brother, John Selix; his Sister in law,Nancy Bonniwell; Nieces,Claire and Charlotte Selix.

JayBob was a commercial fisherman, over the last 50 years, from San Francisco, to Bristol Bay, Alaska. He spent three decades, gillnetting for Copper River Reds, out of Cordova.

His brother John, has organized a Celebration of Life and spreading Jay's ashes in the Bay, 11:00 am, February 3, 2024 at the Bellingham harbors Fisherman's Memorial. Please come and swap JayBob stories and see old friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bellingham Herald on Jan. 28, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Jay Selix

15 Entries

Dan D Glasen

March 26, 2025

I knew him as a fellow fisherman and good friend in Cordova Ak. I hoped to meet up with him again someday but sadly that won't happen in this life.

Al Whitmore

June 13, 2024

Patty Browne said it all...since kindergarten he kept ya smiling...sine scale ella... all the love for John & family, a good mate always...Nyahs photos

Chris daniels

March 11, 2024

Steve Pettry, Cindy Randall, Ken Browne, Christy Selix & Greg Bailey in Bellingham 78'

Connie Malone Longanecker

February 20, 2024

I will miss seeing your latest piantings Jay. My condolences to your family and friends.

Chris

February 16, 2024

Hoping you are flying with the Eagles, with the wind to your back, my good friend!

Chris daniels

February 14, 2024

Joe DeLozer, Kenny Browne, Jay Selix & Jeff 'Snowball' Vaughn. Pike Street Market 88'

Chris daniels

February 12, 2024

Sea to Ski 81' Scott Vaughn, Jay Selix, John Mckenzie, & far right, Steve Gregory

Angela Wilder and family

February 13, 2024

Rest in peace Jay. Very sorry to hear of your passing. I will always remember your smile and generosity. You will be missed!

Chris Hansen, Jay Selix, Anne Dirkin & Kenny Browne Hawaii 74'

February 9, 2024

Charlotte

February 5, 2024

Never a dull moment with Jay around. He was always up to something, and keeping everyone on their toes. He was such a fun uncle to have around enriching my childhood with laughs, fun memories, and the BEST stories!
I´ll miss you, UJay.

ronnie mitchell

February 5, 2024

Jay was the best friend I've had since I moved up here from Texas almost twenty years ago. The picture is perfect for this occasion , there was light in his face, he cared about others, was a truly trustworthy person and was always true to his word. ALWAYS. A very good person through and through, had an upbeat attitude and livened up things everywhere he went, particularly where I first met him where I played pool in 2017, where he was popular with everyone including the Staff. I could be in the back of the pool room practicing my pool game and I'd know he was there, even came in one day riding his scooter around, lights on and beeping it's horn with his cue tucked under his arm. Anyone else could not do this and not be stopped but he wasn't bothering others, in fact it lightened up the mood across the room, lots of laughs and smiles. That's what he gave, as much as he could,never a dull moment, if "JayBob" was there you knew it, and as much as I like practicing by myself I always like seeing him show up with his pool cue. That'll be missed for a long time. I won't forget 'JayBob' or ever not miss the guy, he was truly a very good friend, very good person and I won't forget being on Vancouver Island spending last Christmas with my daughter, her Mom and my grandsons when out of the blue I got a call from him.I was totally surprised and listened to his weak voice while we talked, and before the call ended there was pain in his voice but still a sense of hope in the air that he would make it through these problems. That's the face in this obituary, looking up positively with a smile and light on his face. He could be ornery at times but that too will be missed. Peaceful journey to you my good friend, rack 'em up.

Steve Gregory

February 4, 2024

From the time Jay and his posse of friends blew into town over 40 years ago from Madtown, Wisconsin, Bellingham and the commercial fishing community gained a lot of color. Many of us became great enduring friends with Jay because of his outgoing and lively personality. I have many probably hard to believe stories about close calls at sea involving Jay as well as a lot of funny ones on shore. Jay you have enriched the lives of my family and I. Thank good friend!

Patty Browne

February 2, 2024

Jay - I have known you almost my entire life from the time you and Kenny became best friends in 7th grade up until recently when we messaged each other on Facebook. I will never forget your beautiful, infectious smile and that devilish twinkle in your eye. You were one of the kindest most gentle-natured people I have had the pleasure of knowing. It´s nice to know you, Ken, Greg, Scott and your family will be together again. You will be missed.