Jay Parish, age 89, of Appleton, passed away at home on Saturday, July 27, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 2, 1923, to the late Harold and Emily (Johnson) Parish, and he resided in Appleton. Jay proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and served during WWII. He was…
Continue ReadingJay Parish, age 89, of Appleton, passed away at home on Saturday, July 27, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 2, 1923, to the late Harold and Emily (Johnson) Parish, and he resided in Appleton. Jay proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and served during WWII. He was a Master Jeweler and Professional Engineer. Jay worked for twenty-seven years at Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company as an Outside Plant Engineer before retiring. After retirement, he and his family owned Appleton Trophy and Engraving where he worked for ten years, and he was proud to pass the business onto his sons. On June 29, 1946, he married the late Carol Marschall, and they shared 38 years of marriage. Along with their many memories , they had five children, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren together. On October 8, 1999, Jay married Barb Prindle, and they shared thirteen years of marriage. They loved camping and traveling together, and treasured the winters they were able spend in Arizona. Jay belonged to Masonic Lodge #349, Beja Shriners, Harvey Pierre Post #2778, and the VFW. He additionally belonged to the Sons of Norway, Noon Hour Lions, and was on the board of directors at the Y.M.C.A.
Jay is survived by his wife, Barb; children, Linda (Patrick) Spaay, Jay (Marge) Parish, Thomas (Betty) Parish, Jan (Randy) Van Asten, and Laura Smith; grandchildren, Tena (Rick) Arps, Tammy Lorge, Heather (Adam) Lorge, Travis (Jenny) Spaay, Kim (Andrew) Birr, Linzi Parish, Brett Parish, Jay (Brooke) Parish, Christina (Jeff) Siedner, Jesse (Jenny) Van Asten, Julie (Paul) Nachtwey, Lisa (Marshal) Kealey, Renee (Travis) Thiel, Jimmy (Kayla) Smith, and Nicole Smith; fourteen great-grandchildren, other relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Emily Parish; sister, Geraldine Parish; wife, Carol Parish; and Aunt Gladys Klein.
A memorial service for Jay will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the WICHMANN TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 3212 S. Oneida Street, Menasha, with Rev. John McFadden officiating. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Pearley & Ruth Cunningham
left a message on July 29, 2013:
Barb,
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He will be missed but never forgotten. I will remember him for his ready smile at our morning coffees. God be with you and your family in this sad hour.
Pearley & Ruth
John and Betty Armstrong
left a message on July 29, 2013:
John and Betty Armstrong
We were so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We always enjoyed our visits with him and you too, Barb. You were both so special and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Holborn
left a message on July 29, 2013:
Our sympathy, Barb. We'll miss that ever prsent smile. Bob Holborn and Lavonne Ammerman.
Harold & Eileen Honeck
left a message on July 29, 2013:
Barb, We are so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We will miss him at the the weekly coffees and as a neighbor. It was a honor to have know Jay, he was a real gentleman. Our prayers are with you & family at this time.
Harold & Eileen Honeck
JOHN MEYER (BUTCH(
left a message on July 29, 2013:
BARB & FAMILY: FROM ALL OF US IN THE MEYER FAMILY; WE ARE SO SORRY FOR LOSING JAY; HE WAS OUR ONLY REMAINING UNCLE; I THINK THE LORD SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST; WE ALL ENJOYED HIS ENTHUSIASM AND THE INTERESTING STORYS. BE WELL AND TAKE CARE. JOHN (BUTCH) MEYER AND FAMILY.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sarah McManaway
left a message on July 29, 2013:
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. It's hard to see someone we love leave us. He will be remembered by all those that knew him.
Love and peace
Tom and Sarah McManaway
Jim & Barb Stokes
left a message on July 28, 2013:
Barb, Our sympathies are with you. Jay was a great gentleman and we really enjoyed the years we have been priviledged to know Jay and you in our Arizona home. Barb & Jim Stokes
Kathryn Schroeder
left a message on July 28, 2013:
Mark, Sarah, Lisa, Tim, Lucas & I extend our deepest sympathies to you, Barb and to the rest of Jay's family. May God wrap his arms around all of you with His grace and comfort. Our prayers are with you! Jay's presence will be missed!!
Ken Jahnke
left a message on July 28, 2013:
I was saddened to read of Jay's passing in this mornings paper. To me he was a strong example of what a quality and caring person should be. I will forever remember our pleasant and often humorous chats over the garden fence behind the shop on Richmond St. May God comfort you all.
Art Atkinson
left a message on July 28, 2013:
We were sorry to hear of Jay passing, he will be missed at the weekly meetings in Arizona.
Ron and Jackie Porter
left a message on July 28, 2013:
We were so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. May God be with you, Barb, and all his family in this time of need.
Michael & Vicki
left a message on July 28, 2013:
We are very saddened by Jay's passing...We loved him very much.
Michael & Vicki
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Pearley & Ruth Cunningham
left a message on July 29, 2013:
Barb,
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He will be missed but never forgotten. I will remember him for his ready smile at our morning coffees. God be with you and your family in this sad hour.
Pearley & Ruth
John and Betty Armstrong
left a message on July 29, 2013:
John and Betty Armstrong
We were so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We always enjoyed our visits with him and you too, Barb. You were both so special and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Holborn
left a message on July 29, 2013:
Our sympathy, Barb. We'll miss that ever prsent smile. Bob Holborn and Lavonne Ammerman.
Harold & Eileen Honeck
left a message on July 29, 2013:
Barb, We are so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We will miss him at the the weekly coffees and as a neighbor. It was a honor to have know Jay, he was a real gentleman. Our prayers are with you & family at this time.
Harold & Eileen Honeck
JOHN MEYER (BUTCH(
left a message on July 29, 2013:
BARB & FAMILY: FROM ALL OF US IN THE MEYER FAMILY; WE ARE SO SORRY FOR LOSING JAY; HE WAS OUR ONLY REMAINING UNCLE; I THINK THE LORD SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST; WE ALL ENJOYED HIS ENTHUSIASM AND THE INTERESTING STORYS. BE WELL AND TAKE CARE. JOHN (BUTCH) MEYER AND FAMILY.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sarah McManaway
left a message on July 29, 2013:
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. It's hard to see someone we love leave us. He will be remembered by all those that knew him.
Love and peace
Tom and Sarah McManaway
Jim & Barb Stokes
left a message on July 28, 2013:
Barb, Our sympathies are with you. Jay was a great gentleman and we really enjoyed the years we have been priviledged to know Jay and you in our Arizona home. Barb & Jim Stokes
Kathryn Schroeder
left a message on July 28, 2013:
Mark, Sarah, Lisa, Tim, Lucas & I extend our deepest sympathies to you, Barb and to the rest of Jay's family. May God wrap his arms around all of you with His grace and comfort. Our prayers are with you! Jay's presence will be missed!!
Ken Jahnke
left a message on July 28, 2013:
I was saddened to read of Jay's passing in this mornings paper. To me he was a strong example of what a quality and caring person should be. I will forever remember our pleasant and often humorous chats over the garden fence behind the shop on Richmond St. May God comfort you all.
Art Atkinson
left a message on July 28, 2013:
We were sorry to hear of Jay passing, he will be missed at the weekly meetings in Arizona.
Ron and Jackie Porter
left a message on July 28, 2013:
We were so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. May God be with you, Barb, and all his family in this time of need.
Michael & Vicki
left a message on July 28, 2013:
We are very saddened by Jay's passing...We loved him very much.
Michael & Vicki
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