1957-2015
Jay L. Deuel Jr., 58, passed away on Oct. 19, 2015. He was born Feb. 15, 1957 in Murray, UT to Jay and Phyllis Deuel.
Jay graduated from Orem High School, Utah Valley Community College (where he was the student body president), and the University of Utah. He was a computer whiz and enjoyed a career in IT services at the University of Utah and at Western Governor's University. Jay received the Outstanding Instructor Award while teaching college courses about computers.
Jay was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Washington Seattle Mission. He was a family history enthusiast and was currently serving as the executive secretary in his ward where he was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Jay was a devoted uncle who loved to make people laugh. "Uncle Jay" loved Coca-Cola, his Harley-Davidson, the seafood buffet in Wendover, and Hawaiian shirts. He enjoyed Toastmaster competitions and had won multiple awards. His family will miss his stories, his jokes, his positive attitude, and his famous "Jay-nog" at Christmas parties.
Jay is survived by parents, Jay and Phyllis Deuel of Orem, UT; sister Brenda Flynn (Ernie) of Salt Lake City, UT; brother Larry Deuel (Julie) of St. George, UT; and his nephews and nieces: Jason Flynn (Lynda) and their children Rachel, Andrew, Jacob, and Lydia of Vernal, UT; Nikki Farr (Lee) of Mesa, AZ; Burton Flynn (Becky) of Salt Lake City, UT; Ryan Flynn (Ashley) and their son Kayden of Roy, UT; and Steven, Cameron, Sarah, Cassie, Spencer, and Connor Deuel of St. George, UT.
Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Monument Park 12th Ward, 2795 East Crestview Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Viewing from 9:30-11:00. Please share your favorite memories of Jay at www.jaydeuel.com .
