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JAY ANDREW Obituary
February 7, 2018
Called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
"They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Jay was born November 30, 1958 in Mount Vernon, Washington, to Normand Jay Andrew and Ruby Adelia (Harper) Andrew. He grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School.
He later attended Skagit Valley College where he received his AA degree and met the love of his life and future wife, Barbee J. Andrew. They had two boys, Normand and Philip. Jay was such a wonderful husband and father, he loved seeing his sons compete in sports and didn't want to miss any of their events.
Jay worked at Thrifty Foods for 3 years before going to SVC and worked at the Skagit Valley Herald in the circulation department, later he became an apprentice pressman, then a press operator, working there for 16 years. He then worked at the Everett Herald for 15 years, also as a press operator. The Everett Herald was sold in 2013 and Jay was laid off, at which time he became a Dial-A-Ride driver for Skagit Transit and felt blessed that God would give him another career that he enjoyed. It was a wonderful place to work and he loved meeting new people and making new friends.
Jay and Barbee started attending Lyman Baptist Church and both Jay and Barbee went forward during a revival and accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior in September of 1988. They were baptized together and became members. Later they attended the Sedro-Woolley Free Methodist Church and in 1998 they moved back to Mount Vernon to be closer to Jay's mom. They became members of Emmanuel Baptist Church and Jay enjoyed driving the church bus bringing people to church.
Six days before Christmas 2017, Jay found out that he had pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver and spleen. He now is with his Lord Jesus Christ face to face in heaven.
Jay is survived by his wife Barbee, his son Normand and his wife Krista and their daughters Aubree and Jade, and his son Philip.
A celebration of life will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1515 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 360-424-1173, on February 24, 2018 at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers memorials in memory of Jay are suggested to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Bus Ministry or the Skagit Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for JAY ANDREW
Sherilyn Poike
February 21, 2018
Jay was always kind, funny and loved Jesus! We attended Lyman Baptist Church together and have such fond memories. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Janice Larson
February 20, 2018
My condolences to the family. My family and I lived across the street from Jay when we were little kids. Jay and I used to play together. I am happy to see he had a good life and so sorry he became ill and left so soon. I know your faith will bring you comfort. God bless you all.
February 20, 2018
May God bring you comfort in your time of sorrow and your hope and strength in the coming days. So sorry for your loss.
February 17, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find much comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time (Act 24:15)
Destiny Norris
February 17, 2018
I also had the pleasure of working with Jay the past few years. His smiling face and uplifting conversations are truly missed. The world was a happier place when he was in it. Sending love to Jay's family.
DAvid Hodgin
February 16, 2018
I miss you already. See you over Jordan.
February 14, 2018
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Ps 29:11
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February 12, 2018
I was blessed to know you, Jay.
Joe Macdonald
February 12, 2018
I had the pleasure to work with Jay for the past few years at Skagit Transit. What a kind and joyful man he was! He was always in a good mood and enjoyed life and everyone he came in contact with. My thoughts are with his family at this time.
John & Linda Allen
February 12, 2018
Well done good and faithful servant certainly describes Jay. We pray his family is comforted with many wonderful memories, and know they will meet again in Heaven.
David Vidmore
February 12, 2018
Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His saints.
May the Lord our God cover your family with His love as you grieve the loss of your husband,father and grandfather.
February 11, 2018
RIP Jay.
Mike DelBosque
February 11, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Jay's family. I worked with Jay for 18 years. Both at the Skagit Valley Herald and Everett Herald. We often talked about sports, movies and especially family. As Jay had also known my wife, sister and father in law. He always spoke very highly and fondly of his wife and his boys. He was a good man, and I'm sad to hear that he is gone.
Dennis Andersen
February 11, 2018
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I worked with Jay at the Herald in Everett for 14 years.Jay was good pressman, a good union man a great guy to work! My condolences to Barbi and his sons for their loss. Jay was one of the good ones!!!
Dennis Heggem
February 10, 2018
Sad to see this. I remember the time we traveled to Eastern Washington to watch the Apple Cup. Knew the family well. He will be missed.
Dee Bates
February 9, 2018
Jay and Barbee both have always had big caring hearts especially when it came to their sons. My deepest condolences to Barbee and your family for your loss.
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