David "Dave" M. Jay

David Michael Jay was born Oct. 4, 1936, in Manistique, MI. He passed away April 10, 2022, peacefully of natural causes. Dave leaves behind his wife Elva, who lovingly spent many great years together traveling and enjoying retirement. He is survived by his children, Gayle (Jonah), Diane (Phil), Jim (Kelli), Russell (Tina); and their mother, Sara Shaw. He is also survived by Elva's children, Lisa, Mark (Carole), Brother Jack (Linda); and 15 grandchildren. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alene Jay; and his sister, Marilyn. Dave grew up on ranger stations in the Midwest and attended Southern Illinois University and the University of Michigan with a B.S in Forestry in 1959. In 1973, Dave received a M.S. in Wild Land Fire Science from the University of Washington. Dave's Forest Service career started at age 16 on a forest fire crew. After college, his first assignments were on national forest in the Pacific N.W. Later assignments included the management of large wildfires, fire detail overseas and increasing responsible administrative positions across the country. He retired as a senior executive in California in December of 1991. Dave had many hobbies and volunteer activities during his 30 year retirement. He first joined Rotary in Susanville, CA, in 1980. He held many positions including District Governor in 2007-2008. Dave and Elva, are Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors. They have participated in Friendship Exchanges and have hosted numerous Rotarians and visitors from other countries. As an accomplished wood worker, Dave made many furniture pieces for he and Elva, Rotary auctions, friends and family. In his last few years he shared many annual Salmon fishing trips with his three sons in Campbell River, BC. Fortunately, Dave was able to spend many years with Elva hosting all of their children and many grandchildren in their beautiful home they built up on the ridge in La Center, WA. A celebration of life will be held in Washington with communication and information to follow. We will miss you Dave: a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend.

David "Dave" M. Jay

October 4, 1936 - April 10, 2022