Floyd “Jay” Sherman Bomgardner, 92, of Clyde Hill, WA passed away on Mother’s Day May 12, 2019. He was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. Jay was born on June 20, 1926 to Floyd and Maude Bomgardner in Cushing, OK. He was the youngest of 8 children. The family moved from the dustbowl and settled in Stockton, CA. Jay served in the Navy in World War II from 1943 to 1945 on the USS Hollandia (escort aircraft carrier). He was a Gunner First Mate and was very proud to have served his country.
Jay moved to Bellevue in 1946 and married the love of his life, Dorothy Anna Goss on January 15, 1949. They were married for 55 wonderful years and had 2 sons and 2 daughters. Jay was a long haul truck driver, worked at Duey’s Veterinary Hospital and Bellevue Safeway Warehouse.
Jay lived for his family. He could always be found with his family water skiing after work, riding motorcycles in the hills or fishing in his favorite “secret” fishing holes. These activities were perfected at the family cabin on Lake Cavanaugh. Jay was still fishing after his 90th birthday! Jay also had very special loyal life-long friends.
Dawn Watson, Jay’s loving caregiver of 3 years, made his life more enjoyable and comfortable. The family is deeply appreciative of her and her commitment to him. Jay was preceded in death by son Mark Alan Bomgardner (1973) and wife Dorothy Anna Bomgardner (2004). Jay is survived by his son Jon Robert Bomgardner, daughters Nancy Bomgardner and Jeanne Ross, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
In honor of Jay please consider a donation to the Mark Alan Bomgardner Endowment at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
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