Jay E Stewart

June 13, 1931 - August 13, 2017

Our wonderful Jay Edwin Stewart, age 86, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was born June 13, 1931 in Springville, Utah to Bertha Williams and Floyd Stewart. He married Barbara Nielsen on June 6, 1956 and enjoyed 34 years of loving marriage. Together they raised two sons, Scott and Shaun. Barbara passed away from cancer in September 1990. From a very young age, Jay was a hard worker. His first job was working in a florist shop for five cents an hour. After graduating in Engineering from Utah State University, he went to Omaha, Nebraska to work for AT&T. There he became a senior engineer. His hobbies include: the stock market, wood carving, oil painting, auto repair, home and appliance repair, fishing, and hunting. A sports enthusiast, he played football, basketball, golf, softball, and handball. As a basketball, football, and softball coach, he inspired young men for over 25 years. In 1996, Jay married Betty Jean Hansen in the Manti Utah Temple. They had more than 21 awesome years together, and enjoyed traveling, spending time with grandchildren, and serving missions together. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a High Priest, he had many various Stake and ward assignments. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his two sons: Scott (Ann) and Shaun; seven step-children: John, Scott (Suzanne), Marshall (Christina), Jerry, Kristi (Brian), Keri, and Jess (Zoreatha); and numerous grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Howard (Cheryl); his brother-in-law Kay Bills; his sister-in-law Joanne Stewart; his half-siblings: Curtis, Jim, Juanita, Christine; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 19th, at 11:00 am, at the Spring Creek 6th Ward Chapel, 860 East 200 North, Springville, Utah. Friends may gather for a visitation, Friday, August 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at this same chapel location. Interment in Springville Evergreen Cemetery following memorial services. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.