Jay Morrison

The world lost a true hero on April 10, 2015 with the passing of Jay Morrison, a beloved and treasured husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. To the rest of the world, he was a bigger-than-life F-15 Top Gun Fighter pilot who served in Desert Storm and was in his 19th year with FedEx, currently flying the MD-11. To his family he was their steadfast rock and protector, who always took charge and knew what to do in every situation. Born March 15, 1961, Jay grew up on Mercer Island, Wash. and attended the University of Washington where he was a Phi Delta Theta. After college he joined the US Air Force and became an F-15 pilot earning prestigious Top Gun accolades. He flew in Desert Storm and is a true decorated hero. His ten years in the military took him to live in Holland, Germany, Virginia and back home to Washington. Never one for a desk job, his career with FedEx took him to many corners of the world, sometimes all in one week. Alongside Jay through all of his world adventures, was his loving wife, Cindi and their two children, Jacob and Ashley. Jay was very serious and successful in life, but never lost the child inside. His family will always remember his never ending pranks and his dry sense of humor. When home, he split his time between Everett and Leavenworth, Wash. where he planned to eventually retire. Jay is survived by his wife and children, Cindi, Jacob, and Ashley; as well as his mother, Mary Morrison; his brother, David Morrison (Barb), sister, Marilyn Chorak (Mario); several nieces and nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Denny Morrison; father-in-law, David Olson and mother-in-law, Linda Olson. An avid hiker, Jay would tell you that in lieu of a service, you should "take a hike" and enjoy all that nature has to offer. In his memory please donate to the Washington Trails Association where he and Cindi had a 75 mile hike planned this summer. https://www.gifttool.com/donations/Donate?ID=1468&AID=765