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Jay Zalmo BloomBecker

Jay BloomBecker Obituary

A community memorial service for Jay Zalmo BloomBecker will be held Sunday June 25 at 4 PM at the Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright, Santa Cruz. Jay is survived by his partner Lisa Gonzales, son Joshua Joseph Becker, wife Linda BloomBecker, daughters Mia and Genna BloomBecker, mother Dorothy Becker, sister Renee Brimfield, a niece, and a cousin. Lisa and Joshua invite everyone to come together with members of Jay's family and friends in a community gathering of love and peace in honor of Jay's life and spirit. We all mourn his loss.

Jay was involved in numerous activities and progressive organizations, near and far. In addition to his work in the legal field and Jewish groups such as Aleph, Kolaynu, and Chadeish Yameinu, he participated in Burning Man, Dance Church, and Actors Theatre. He was a champion of the underdog, a story teller, a dancer.

More than anything, Jay was a person who valued, and worked for, peace. One of his recent projects was the Minimal Mission, in which he encouraged people to work an hour a week for peace in Iraq. He would love to know that his friends, loved ones, and community could come together to embrace, and support, each other in his memory.

This Sunday's memorial service will reflect Jay's eternal optimism and quirky nature with an unconventional blend of readings, prayers, remembrances, music and dance. Everyone is invited to bring something to share with the community: memories of Jay, poems, prayers. Spontaneous expressions are also welcome. There will be a memory table where we can place photos and remembrances of Jay. A memory book will be available for those who wish to leave behind photos, drawings, writings and other items to serve as a collective recollection. Instead of traditional mourning attire, we ask that people remember Jay's vitality and wear lots of bright colors. Jay loved silly hats; please feel free to wear a silly hat in honor of Jay. Please come join us in honoring Jay's memory.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jay BloomBecker

19 Entries

Jake Newelski

September 7, 2020

I realize this is a little late, but I just found out about Jay's passing.
In an attempt to find out if Jay was still practicing Law, instead I came across his obituary....

I was quite shocked to just now, 20 years after Jay helped me through my Workers' Comp. claim and found justice for me with his one-of-a-kind mind and solid legal expertise, find out that he had passed.

In all honesty, the surrounding circumstances mentioned in his obituary left me baffled, shocked, and heart-broken.

He was unique...
Kind, caring, considerate, helpful, generous, funny, engaging.
He knew how to use his superior intellect to do good and help those in need.

He will be missed by everyone who knew him, I am sure.
Myself included, however brief our encounter.

My condolences to his family and those he left behind.

Robert Gonzales

September 18, 2006

Jay was one of a kind, a good father to my nephew Joshua. He loved to dance with him and make him laugh. Jay, you will be missed, but rest assured that your son Joshua will be taken care of by his mother Lisa and our family.

Dorothy Gonzales

September 15, 2006

I will always remember Jay and the happiness he shared when his son Joshua was born. He was so happy to have been part of the delivery and the first to hold his son. He smiled and cried at the same time. Only Jay can do that. Jay, rest assure that your son Joshua will know all about you.

Hugs and Kisses from Joshua.

Mrs. Gonzales

Downey, Calif.

Jodi Vantine

June 28, 2006

I will remember Jay for the professional help I received through his law practice and on a personal level, birthday party times with him, his daughters and wife, Linda. His contributions to the community, state and country was above and beyond and there will be a void that cannot be filled with the likes of Jay Bloombecker. My prayers go out to the family who brought joy into my life. God Bless.

Rabbi Alicia Magal

June 26, 2006

May Jay-Zalmo's family and friends be comforted by the warmth and light of the fire he sparked in all of us with his passionate ideas and actions. His memory is truly a blessing! May we carry on his ideals and holy work!

Sabrina Winkler

June 26, 2006

Jay, what a character! Full of Life and Love.

Sabrina

Norm Lane

June 25, 2006

I was only just getting to know Jay. A good argument for seizing the day, and the new friend.

A colorful guy

June 25, 2006

Edward Leon

June 24, 2006

I am extremely saddened that a best friend is no longer here. Jay, Larry, Charles, Howard and I were a small group of HS friends that for one reason or another never stayed close. That said, I always felt as if these guys are family.

sharrol panigada killian

June 24, 2006

I was so shocked about hearing about Jay he was a great man. I want to take the time to thank everyone in the office for all the help they have given, and most of all Iam sorry to lose such a great attorney and freind.

Virginia Hall

June 24, 2006

June 24 2006

I fist met Jay in 2004 I needed an attorney. To me he was a very caring

person.

straight-up and honest. He will be greatly missed

Nancy Felice

June 24, 2006

I was shocked and saddened to receive the phone call of this most horrendous news. I had known Jay for almost 10 years and just couldn't seem to wrap my brain around it. I will always remember him for his zany personality, his pink eyeglasses and his sense of style.

barbara (cooper) azar

June 21, 2006

i had not seen jay since our echs reunion some years ago. i remember him as a very smart student and one who was easy to be with. so sorry to hear about his untimely death.

my condolences go out to his family.

Alexis J Stein

June 21, 2006

How sad that one of the special people of the world is no longer amongst us and able to give, the way he did all his life. The world is a sadder place because of his death. My prayers are with his loved ones.

LAURENCE ROSENBLATT

June 21, 2006

To Jay's Family,

I have not seen Jay since 1961, but we were friends in H.S.-attended class together for 4 yrs and a had lots of laughs-Evander was a bit of a comedy show to say the least-

my best wishes to his wife and children and he will not be forgotten

Eleanor Sherman

June 21, 2006

In 2001, I had the pleasure of reuniting with Jay who attended our 40th Evander Childs High School Reunion and meeting his lovely wife Linda. I was very impressed by Jay's sincere concern for those less fortunate. He suggested that our graduates go back to Evander to mentor the current students. Because of Jay's suggestion, I did just that. He was a man who truly honored our graduating Class of 1961. My sincere condolences to his family.

Brian E

June 18, 2006

Jay seemed to me to have an attitude about life that was both peaceful and passionate. I loved his presence at Dance Church. His words often inspired in me a compassionate, expanded view of humanity. I am grateful we have crossed paths.

Heidi Ravven

June 18, 2006

The last time I saw Jay, the BloomBeckers had come to NYC and I came down from Upstate to see them and Simi took a train up from New Orleans. It was just before she started medical school at Tulane. We had a wonderful dinner together at a Japanese restaurant in the east 40s. Jay talked about the Jewish Renewal retreat the family had just been on together.

The next day, we met Simi's friend Daisy who works at the Museum of Natural History and Daisy got us all free tickets to the museum. There was a fabulous exhibit of tropical frogs and we all saw the IMAX together, too. It was a great day. We ended up racing to a veggie restaurant in the rain and Linda, always the devoted mother, went to get special foods for Genna and Mia while the rest of us sat in the restaurant. At that time Jay was eagerly anticipating running a marathon in Jamaica for his 60th birthday.

We also had a wonderful time talking and touring when Linda, Jay, Mia, and Genna came to visit us in upstate New York a couple of years ago. We went together to the fabulous sculpture gardens and indoor exhibits of the Cazenovia Art Park, exploring sculptures in secluded settings which were made of branches which we could go inside.

What I most remember about Jay were his love of fun, his commitment to Judaism, and his adventurousness. These he brought to Linda and the girls and made their lives richer if not always easier.

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