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for Jay Hames
Brett,Wayne,Barbara Carey
December 10, 2010
My dear friend Jay,I can hardly still beleive that you are not here.It was great to reconnect with you after being gone from California for the last 28 years.You were always true to what the word "friend" meant because when I saw you and Sandy at the house it was just like old times with no seperation.I Have so many great memories of fun times we spent together "back in the day in true Blue Lake style" that will always bring a smile to my face.Their was nothing you would not do for a friend or neighbor.I considered you one of my best friends for over 35 years.I love you and miss you but we will see each other again.Sandy,Crystal,Brooke my heart goes out to you but take some comfort in the fact that Jay was one of nicest,warm hearted"True"people you could ever want to call your Son,Brother,Father,Friend.
Carolyn Willis
December 7, 2010
Sandy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hayes & Alice Crisp
Jack & Carolyn Willis
Debbie (Simer) Jacobson
December 7, 2010
Jaybird you will be forever missed. What you did was typical as you were always there to help people. Growing up in Blue Lake with you brings back so many memories, you will be forever in my heart my friend. Rest in piece. Brooke your dad was a great Man, he touched so many and was always there to lend a hand. Debbie (Simer) Jacobson
Ray Raygoza
December 4, 2010
Brooke, We are sorry to hear about your dad. Jay Bird, was defenitely a good friend to all and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with your family at this time.
Beckie Thornton
Ray Raygoza
Raeanne Hall
Ray and Betty Thornton
Ayla, Zarron and Virginia Ramsey
December 3, 2010
There is not another smile like Jay's! A great guy, who over the years topped trees, and did some smaller jobs for us. Jay aways went the exra mile in everything he did.Jim and Shirley McKinney-Casa Grande,AZ
kim fisher (dreger)
December 2, 2010
Brook & family,
I am so very sorry, my heart is literally broken! Jaybird was a very very special person to me as well to alot of other people. I will always remember his big brown puppy dog eyes and his giggle as well as his huge heart and always willing to help others anytime anyplace anywhere, he will be missed forever xoxoxoxoxo
kim fisher
December 2, 2010
Brook & family,
I am so very sorry, my heart is literally broken! your father was a very very special person to me as he was to many people.I will always remember his big brown puppy dog eyes and his wonderful giggle,and how he would do anything for anyone anytime~ He will be missed forever xoxoxoxox
sandi ferguson
December 1, 2010
Sandie and family, so sorry to hear of Jaybird passing....He was such a sweet person... I grew up with Jay.. I used to call him "shortie".. even tho we were the same height in school.( he finaly out grew me). Sandie, I can't say "I know what you're going through, because I can't) My heart does go out to you and his family.
Sandi Goodwin & Katie Scheel
Minda Carrigan
December 1, 2010
So sorry to hear about Jay's passing. Our condolences to his family.
Michelle, Kris Blount & Minda
Sabrina Ferkey(Getz)
November 30, 2010
Your smiling face will always be in my heart and mind. Jay-bird was a true friend to all. He was kind and generous and will never be forgotten.
TG
November 30, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jay. I worked with him in Sacramento on many occasions. At work he was a fun, up-spirited person who everyone enjoyed. He made many friends and will be missed.
Bill and Cheryl Stonebarger
November 30, 2010
Sandy, Brooke, and Crystal ~
We are devastated at the loss of one of our best friends JayBird. We are even more devestated that we cannot be there at this time. The last time we talked to him, he was just going into the movies, and we didn't get to chat very long. We understand that he died a hero, and that's just exactly who he was. Please take comfort in the fact that there's no doubt that he had no fear - cause that's who he was too. We love you JayBird.
Brooke Hames
November 29, 2010
Dad you were my best friend and the one person who has never let me down. Now it is my time to make you proud of me. I am going back to washington to finish my program. you changed your life for me now it is my turn to change my life for you. Always your one and only Brooke Hames
Lori & David Burrow
November 29, 2010
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you brooke and family. Sorry to hear about your dad Brooke. Were here for you always. You know what your dad would want you to do. So stay on that path and make him prowed.. Love you brooke,Lori&David..
November 29, 2010
Sorry to hear about your dad Jay.. And brooke im here for you always. Im just a phone call away. Love you Brooke. Your friends Lori and David.
Brooke & Jay- July 2010, Gooding, ID
TK Burg
November 29, 2010
You will always be Jay-Bird to me! I personally know that you are up there in Heaven with my Mom, Connie, Grandma & Grandpa, Eugene, Aunt Thelma, & Aunt Fay! I look forward to seeing all of you someday again! Love and miss you!
Brooke & Jay Bird when he came to visit her in Idaho back in July 2010!
TK Burg
November 29, 2010
Jay-Bird, I am glad that I can personally say that I know that you are in Heaven with my Mom, Connie, Grandma & Grandpa, Aunt Thelma, Eugene and Aunt Fay! You were a good man, son, and dad and I look forward to seeing you in Heaven whenever that may be!
The Jensen
November 29, 2010
My dear old friend you will be missed! You will always be in my thoughts..and in my heart. Deepest regrets to Sandy and Family. Tedi Jensen and Family
Carla Ritter
November 29, 2010
Sandy, Crystal, Brooke
Hearing about Jay had us all in tears and remembering all the times we saw his bright, heart-warming smile and heard his laughter. We talked about all the times our paths crossed and how much you all have meant to us. We are all so very sorry to hear...JayBird will always be held in our hearts, as he has touched so many. May our love for you all and our deepest prayers help in some small measure. We are hugging you and loving you and hurting with you. What a beautiful man Jay was, and always will be. The Larsen Family. Nedra, Pam, Lin and Carla
Jasmine Rehling
November 29, 2010
Jay was a really great person to know, he was always smiling and happy..He will be missed!!
Candy, Jasmine & Sierra
Aaron Hooven
November 28, 2010
About three years ago Jay helped me take down a cedar tree that had become a hazard next to our house. Its been a few months since I talked to Jay but we had plans on taking down two more potentially hazardous trees some time this winter or spring. After thinking about Jay and looking at those trees the last couple of days I think I'll let those trees be.... at least until a limb falls on my head and I know that Jay got another good laugh in, at my expense. After reading all the other entries its comforting to know that so many others knew Jay the way I did. Jay was honestly one in a million. I've always respected and admired Jay and always will. Sandy,Crystal, and Brooke if there is anything we can do please call on us. Aaron & Daria Hooven
Susan Shawn Chasey Devore
November 28, 2010
Sandy and Brook,
We are sorry to hear about Jay. Our hearts are with you.
November 28, 2010
Will miss you.
November 28, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Jay will be greatly missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Geneva & Carol
~ Mckinleyville, California
Tim Hershberger
November 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jay's family. I went to USMC Bootcamp with Jay in 1980. I hadn't met Jay until we were on the bus and on the way. I soon learned Jay had a lot of guts and heart. He nearly didn't make it through bootcamp due to his bum knee sometimes giving out while marching or running, but he would always quickly get back to his feet and keep going. The D.I.'s really liked his "can do" attitude and over looked the bad knee situation. I really liked Jay and, although I only saw him once or twice since I got out of the Marine Corps, I'll regret not having looked him up more and will miss him.
Prayers and God Bless
Dick & Shirley McKinney
November 28, 2010
Sandy, Chrystal, and Brooke. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how proud you were of Jay and the way he turned his life around. We were very proud of him too. Jay was always one of the friendliest people I knew. He always had a smile and a good word when you saw him. Sandy my heart breaks for you. If you need me I will be there. We love you Sandy, and we will keep you in our prayers. Remember the good times.
Aaron Hooven
November 27, 2010
I can't remember a time when being around J-Bird that he didn't have a smile on his face. He was the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. Our prayers go out to his family.
Aaron,Lisa,Emily & Sammie Jo Hooven.
Jay will not only be missed by us, he will be missed by all that were blessed to know him.
Bob Borquez
November 27, 2010
Jaybird you were a great friend, and a even better person, you will be missed by all, when they made you they broke the mold, and the world will be sadder for it. I'm gonna miss you brother!!!
Bob Borquez
A.K.A. my name is Bob
Bob Borquez
November 27, 2010
Jaybird I'm gonna miss you, my heart goes out to Sandie,Brooke,and Chris, and the rest of family.My name is Bob, I moved out of town, kept coming up, to visit my mom, and friends, in BlueLake, a lot of people forgot me, It seemed like every time I came up, I would see Jay at EO bowl, or Murphy's, or even at the gas station, it seemed, I would see him every time, just about almost, but every time he would stop and say hi, with a big smile,HI BOB, hows things going, how long you up for, and we would talk, well you who knew him know what i am talking about.
I'M GONNA MISS YOU JAYBIRD!!!!
Bob Borquez
A.K.A. My name is Bob
Teri Partee
November 27, 2010
Jay Bird you will be missed very much our thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Richie & Teri Partee
teri Partee
November 27, 2010
We will miss you dearly Jay Bird our thoughts go out to the family. Sandie please let us know if we can do anything at all.
All our love Richie & Teri Partee
Bubba Evernden
November 27, 2010
We had some good times. See you in a few years for some more.
Bubba
Ken Heck
November 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Jay was a special peson and will be greatly missed. Ken&Jane Heck
Mark & Lynne Conoboy
November 27, 2010
Sending our condolences from the Conoboy Family up in Willow Creek...
Karen Alcorn-Meyer
November 27, 2010
Words cannot express the sorrow I have for the loss of Jay. I thank God for the memories I have and will cherish them forever. Jay was an awesome person and will be DEEPLY MISSED!!! My heart goes out to you Sandy and to you Brooke. I will keep you in my prayers.......Godspeed Jay Bird, you are forever in our hearts and Prayers........Karen Alcorn Meyer, Salem Oregon
Marty Morris-Myers
November 27, 2010
Jay...You will be missed. It was great growing up in Blue Lake because we were around our friends nearly every day. I can't really imagine a world with out JayBird. I guess I don't really want to. Know that you are loved and your memory will live on in your friends and family. Rest Easy my friend. Until we meet again...
Kathi Hames
November 27, 2010
Sorry to hear that Jay is no longer with us. He will be missed by all who knew him. He always had a smile on his face and cared about his friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Ernie @ Kathi hames
November 27, 2010
I have many fun memories abouy Jay, hanging out at the river, parties at his house in Blue lake. "Back in the day," as I call those old Blue Lake days of long ago. Jay will alwaws be part of those memories and times!! So sorry for his daughter and mother.
Dianna (Thrush) Butcher
Fantasy Connor
November 27, 2010
Sandy and Brook,
Words cannot express the heartache I feel for you at this time. Jay was such a special friend for so long. He was so good at keeping in touch throughout the years which is such a rare thing. He will forever be in my heart and remembered for the caring, yet silly person that he was.
November 27, 2010
Jay was a good friend, a good man, and we we had a lot of laughs together. My heart goes out to Jay's mother Sandy who is also a very good friend.
Gary Blickenstaff
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