Jay Arthur Burgess
1942 - 2019
VETERAN
Early Life: Jay was born December 9, 1942, to Nelton Arthur and Ruth Leavitt Burgess. At age nine, he and his family moved to Provo, Utah, where he graduated from Provo High School.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1960, he joined the United States Army. While stationed, he met the love of his life, Sarah Fay Noland; they were married May 10, 1963. They had three beautiful daughters during their wonderful life together: Patricia Coleen (Joey) Pickens, Jaylynn Burgess and Tiffany Radmall. Jay enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and vacations with his family. He devoted his life to his family and showed his love for them at all times. Jay was a very hard worker and was employed at the Utah State Hospital for about 40 years. He was able to retire in the spring of 2003 as the head director over maintenance. During his retirement, he used that time for his children, grandchildren, and taking care of his wife. Jay Arthur Burgess passed away September 2, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 76.
Family Message: "He will be greatly missed by his family, but they know he is in Heaven..."
Survived By: His daughters, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beautiful wife, parents, and all other loved ones.
Service: Berg Drawing Room Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Obituary: © 2019 | Berg Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1942 - 2019
VETERAN
Early Life: Jay was born December 9, 1942, to Nelton Arthur and Ruth Leavitt Burgess. At age nine, he and his family moved to Provo, Utah, where he graduated from Provo High School.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1960, he joined the United States Army. While stationed, he met the love of his life, Sarah Fay Noland; they were married May 10, 1963. They had three beautiful daughters during their wonderful life together: Patricia Coleen (Joey) Pickens, Jaylynn Burgess and Tiffany Radmall. Jay enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and vacations with his family. He devoted his life to his family and showed his love for them at all times. Jay was a very hard worker and was employed at the Utah State Hospital for about 40 years. He was able to retire in the spring of 2003 as the head director over maintenance. During his retirement, he used that time for his children, grandchildren, and taking care of his wife. Jay Arthur Burgess passed away September 2, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 76.
Family Message: "He will be greatly missed by his family, but they know he is in Heaven..."
Survived By: His daughters, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beautiful wife, parents, and all other loved ones.
Service: Berg Drawing Room Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Obituary: © 2019 | Berg Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Jay Arthur Burgess
1942 - 2019
VETERAN
Early Life: Jay was born December 9, 1942, to Nelton Arthur and Ruth Leavitt Burgess. At age nine, he and his family moved to Provo, Utah, where he graduated from Provo High School.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1960, he joined the United States Army. While stationed, he met the love of his life, Sarah Fay Noland; they were married May 10, 1963. They had three beautiful daughters during their wonderful life together: Patricia Coleen (Joey) Pickens, Jaylynn Burgess and Tiffany Radmall. Jay enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and vacations with his family. He devoted his life to his family and showed his love for them at all times. Jay was a very hard worker and was employed at the Utah State Hospital for about 40 years. He was able to retire in the spring of 2003 as the head director over maintenance. During his retirement, he used that time for his children, grandchildren, and taking care of his wife. Jay Arthur Burgess passed away September 2, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 76.
Family Message: "He will be greatly missed by his family, but they know he is in Heaven..."
Survived By: His daughters, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beautiful wife, parents, and all other loved ones.
Service: Berg Drawing Room Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Obituary: © 2019 | Berg Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1942 - 2019
VETERAN
Early Life: Jay was born December 9, 1942, to Nelton Arthur and Ruth Leavitt Burgess. At age nine, he and his family moved to Provo, Utah, where he graduated from Provo High School.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1960, he joined the United States Army. While stationed, he met the love of his life, Sarah Fay Noland; they were married May 10, 1963. They had three beautiful daughters during their wonderful life together: Patricia Coleen (Joey) Pickens, Jaylynn Burgess and Tiffany Radmall. Jay enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and vacations with his family. He devoted his life to his family and showed his love for them at all times. Jay was a very hard worker and was employed at the Utah State Hospital for about 40 years. He was able to retire in the spring of 2003 as the head director over maintenance. During his retirement, he used that time for his children, grandchildren, and taking care of his wife. Jay Arthur Burgess passed away September 2, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 76.
Family Message: "He will be greatly missed by his family, but they know he is in Heaven..."
Survived By: His daughters, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beautiful wife, parents, and all other loved ones.
Service: Berg Drawing Room Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Obituary: © 2019 | Berg Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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MARRIED MAY 10, 1963
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Interment 7 Sep 2019
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