Jay S. Wheelwright

Jay S Wheelwright Jay S Wheelwright passed away Thursday, July 07, 2005 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jay was born April 18, 1922 in Ogden, Utah to Mabel Maggie Ririe Wheelwright and Albert Soloman Wheelwright. He lived in Ogden his entire life. He met Nola Mae Taylor in Seattle, Washington where he was stationed with the Coast Guard during Work War II. They were married August 12, 1948 in the Idaho Falls Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jay graduated from Ogden High School and attended Brigham Young University and Weber State College. He was a partner in ownership of Wheelwright Lumber Co. where he made many friends in the building and business communities. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings including stake and ward MIA, WSC branch president and various bishoprics. He served as a temple worker in the Ogden Temple. He and his wife Nola served a mission in Munich, Germany. Jay enjoyed hunting, going to his cabin at Sunridge and other outdoor activities. He was especially fond of the Yellowstone Park and Jackson Hole area. He is survived by his five children; Ellen (Jerry) Williams, Las Cruces, NM; Cheryl (Dean) Anderson, West Valley, UT; Nadine (Rex) Rollo, North Ogden, UT; Bryce T. (Ann) Wheelwright, Willard, UT; Colleen (Farley) Merkley, North Ogden, UT; 23 grandchildren and five great-grandsons. Jay is also survived by one brother Don (Clara) Wheelwright, and three sisters, Jean (Byrne) Fernelius, Ann (B Aldus) Johnson, and DeNece (John) Checkettes. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Nola, and grandson Micah David Williams. Special thanks to Hospice For Utah for the loving and tender care of our father, especially Lissa, Debbie, Lisa, Melissa, Andrea, Lisa, and Dr. Holland. Services will be held Monday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Park Ward meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3680 Eccles Avenue, Ogden. Friends may call at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, on Sunday, July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. at the Ward prior to the service. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com