Dear friends and family:
We appreciate your many messages of love and admiration for Jay. We had no idea of the number of lives he had touched and his influence for good. So many of you have written heartwarming words that we will guard dearly forever. Thank you Thank you. We are unable to express the great loss we feel at this time and yet rejoice in the admiration so many had for him. His many friends have commented over and over that he was their best friend. He truly loved life and he is sorely missed.
Services:
There will be a viewing Wednesday night February 20th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Hines-Rinaldi funeral home at 11800 NewHampshire Ave., Silver Spring MD 20904. The funeral services will be held at the LDS church at 500 Randolph Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904, at 7:30pm on Thursday February 21, with a one hour viewing at the church prior to the services. We will take his body to Safford, Arizona for burial with a grave side service at the Artesia cemetery on Saturday February 23 at 2:00 pm. We hope to provide the name of a foundation where contributions can be given instead of flowers.
Whetten, Diana & family
About Me
- Jay Reed
- I'm unique and there's nothing that really describes me, so I usually end this with, I'm pretty good at being me, cuz there isn't anyone out there even close.
12 comments:
Diana
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Jay and I had quite a few discussions about weather over the years, and he never once raised any issues about his health.
He is a brave sould whom I know that God and the angels will greet with open arms in heaven.
Sincerely,
Larry Cosgrove
Lamentamos mucho la irreparable perdida de su hijo Jay. Tenemos la certeza que Nuestro Padre Celestial tiene un lugar especial preparado para El, y a la vez, les dara el consuelo y el animo que necesitan para superar tan inmenso dolor. Les queremos mucho estaremos orando por ustedes. Con amor, Juan y Maira Arce. 3666 Orchard Ave., South Ogden, UT 84403.
Dear Reeds,
I am so so sorry to hear about Jay. I haven't seen him for years but I remember him so fondly. I was always so impressed with his sense of humor and quick wit, and his friendliness and patience with everyone. I am so sad for you all.
Much love to you,
Becca Davis Stevenson
Layce,
I am so sorry to hear of Jay’s passing. I was always impressed with his sense of humor and zest for life. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Adam Hunt (SLC)
Layce and family: our aloha and prayers to you at this time of loss. We know that you will find comfort in the Lord and in knowing that you can be again be with him someday.
Sincerely,
Kuulei Wilton
Only a few weeks ago, I was bragging about Jay (as I often have done over the years). I was sharing my memories of the day he was baptized. He had such great faith and determination--and at such a young age. His unique life has always impressed me.
He used to include this popular quote at the bottom of his emails which is pretty telling of his selfless nature and his hope for others to reach outside themselves to touch another soul:
"I complained when I had no shoes until I saw the man without any feet. The most effective medicine for the sickness of self-pity is to lose ourselves in the service of others."
Sincerely yours,
Heidi
Dear Whetten and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your son. From hearing Whetten talk proudly about Jay I know that he was an amazing person who accomplishsed so much during his life. You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Take good care,
Jennie Duberstein and Juan Caicedo
Noretta and Family
To me this is a very unexpected surprise. I know that GOD will take good care of Jay. GOD will also take good care of you and your family. Jay is a very special and a wonderful person. I am very glad to have the opportunity to meet him.
Dear Whetten, Diana, and family,
We were so sorry for your sake to hear about Jay. Of course, we have mixed feelings about this given that this change will most likely be a good one for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know the Lord must love you even more than we do given all this refining He's giving you.
Matt and Stacie Mason
I just found out about Jay's passing. Though I know he's in a better place, my heart hurts still. There is a void left when someone so dear leaves us here on earth waiting to see them again.
I will miss him. He was a good friend full of compassion and wonderful outlooks on life. He was good at making people smile, and drawing others into his happy circle of Jay-ness.
God speed.
Dear Reeds,
We have been saddened and also have experienced joy as we have shared our memories of Jay. His positive and witty response to life brought many smiles. He was a light in this world. As I have faced my own challenges I have often thought of Jay and your family. Your ability to face your challenges in life with such grace and dignity has been an example. This is a difficult time despite our knowledge that the ones we love are in a wonderful and safe place, there is such saddness. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marian Hunt
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