Jay Jorgensen's Obituary
Jay Jorgensen, 61, of Clinton, Utah, passed away on November 2, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born to parents Myles and Ruth, on November 30, 1959, in Ogden, Utah. Jay graduated from Roy High School in 1978. He worked in the oilfields of Taft, California for 20 years.
He married Terri LeAnn Wheeler, the love of his life, in 1987, who survives him. Jay is also survived by children Robert Myles and wife Veronica, Amber Brooke Aguirre and husband Manuel, Nathan Alan and partner Lacey, Eric Tyler and partner Nicole, and Jayson Michael and partner Danielle, as well as sister Myra Williams and husband John, previous wife Karen Sue Jorgensen, and grandchildren Mia, Diego, Damian, Ariana, Cadyn, Fayth, and Jory. Jay was predeceased by parents Myles and Ruth, and brother Ted. A big animal lover, he is survived by dogs Sasha, Mona, Perry, and Opie.
Jay was known for his love of football, specifically the Seattle Seahawks, who he thankfully got to witness win Super Bowl 48 (we don’t talk about Super Bowl 49). He was also an avid bowler and golfer. He was a lover of music, movies, and riding his motorcycle.
Go Hawks!
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