A. Jay Ward

12-2-1942 ~ 10-10-2023

A. Jay Ward, born December 2, 1942 in Rexburg, Idaho to Arlo Ward and Emelia Muir.

Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Jay worked in the retail industry for many years in management positions.

Jay loved traveling to the Tetons, drinking Diet Pepsi, and old western movies. His family was his pride and joy.

Jay is survived by his wife, Judie Nelson Ward; sons, Rory Ward (Melynda), Bryan Ward, Troy Rich (Natalie); daughters, Terrie McCowan, Wendie Saunders (Neil), Tammie Cederholm; brothers, Brad Ward (Deanne), Kyle Ward (Phyllis); sister, Leesa Harvey (Barry); 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by 2 grandchildren and his parents.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a cancer research program of your choice.

Please dress casual.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ValleyViewFuneral.com for the Ward family.