Jay Hartle

Jay B. Hartle, 81, of Lapoint, Utah, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on December 1, 1943, in Lapoint, Utah, Jay was the son of Kenneth and Donna Hartle. He learned the value of hard work early in life by working on the farm every day. He graduated from Union High School and then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Toronto, Canada Mission. On March 15, 1968, he married Lois, and they were later sealed in the Provo Utah Temple on September 2, 1978. Together they raised three children: Troy, JaLyn, and Ryan.

Jay attended trade school to become a printing apprentice and volunteered with the first Lapoint Fire Department. He held many jobs throughout his life and retired from Deseret Power. He faithfully served in many church callings, including as Young Men President, a member of the Lapoint Bishopric, High Priests Group Leader, and was an avid home teacher. He loved spending time with his family, riding horses, and gathering cows. His greatest joy in life was being a grandpa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Donna Hartle; his in-laws, Laris and June Wooley; his brother, Keith Hartle; his sisters-in-law, Carma and Dixie Hartle; and his brother-in-law, Harold Farnsworth.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois; their children, Troy (Jamee), JaLyn (Andrew), and Ryan; thirteen beloved grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

His family would like to thank Canyon Home Health Care for the wonderful care they gave him.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Funeral services will follow on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lapoint Church, with a viewing from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

Burial in the Lapoint Cemetery.