Jay Philip Weber

January 28, 1951 - April 16, 2026

Jay Philip Weber was born to Harold James and Betsy Ann Weber of Libby Creek Ranch at Carlton Washington, January 28, 1951. He joined an older brother John Fredrick (1948) an older sister, Amy Jo (1949) and the quartet of siblings was completed with the birth of his younger sister, Ada Jill (1952).

The family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington in 1953 where Jay began his schooling at Center Elementary in 1956 and graduated Grand Coulee High School in 1969. From 1969 until 1974 he continued his higher education at the University of Washington, graduating from its College of Arts and Sciences, Class of 1974, after which he returned to the family ranch in the Delrio area where he was actively engaged with his father and uncle in the production of hay and cattle.

1986 was a year of change as Jay sought the office of Douglas County Commissioner District Three. It proved to be the first of three successful campaigns for that office, during which time he also served as President of the Washington State Association of Counties (1994-95). From that office and from his position as a member of the Washington State County Road Administration Board he was able to carry the rural concerns of Douglas County far beyond its borders to the regional, state, and national levels. Following his retirement from elective office in December, 1997, the County Road Administration Board asked him to return to Olympia as its Executive Director, a position which he held for 18 years, retiring in 2017.

Although his office was in Olympia, Washington, Jay refused to give up his residency in rural Douglas County and would return home nearly every weekend. The family ranch provided venues for his avid pursuit of the shooting sports. He was considered a triple-threat with shotgun,rifle, and pistol. He delighted in introducing others, particularly younger people to the sport, and was often found surrounded by family and friends on a hunt or simply talking about past times spent afield.

In addition to his elective service and professional life, Jay was also known as a Bible teacher. He began this ministry while still in high school and continued to serve until his health would no longer permit. Until that time, he presented studies throughout the state of Washington.

Jay's health had begun to falter while he was still actively employed. He dealt with bouts of cancer and heart disease which followed him into his retirement years, yet with every opportunity, he continued to welcome his family and friends to the ranch until the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Betsy Weber, his brother John, and his sisters Amy Jo and Ada Jill. He is survived by his nieces Jessica, Elisa, and Teresa; one nephew Reed; three greats-nieces and three-great nephews.

Memorial services will be held at the United Protestant Church of Mansfield, Washington, on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ric Bayless officiating. Private interment to be held at his Delrio ranch. The family requests of those who might wish to do so, that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the United Protestant Church of Mansfield, Washington for their loving, prayerful support of Jay in his final days.