George Jay Carlisle left this earth and his wife of 58 years, Sharon, on December 5th, 2021. He fought a valiant and courageous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. He was born in Murray, UT on August 21st, 1943, to parents Bertha Elkins and George Leland Carlisle.
Jay served 6 years in the Army Reserve. He opened his own garage in Murray, UT, was employed by SLC School District, and retired from ATK/Hercules after 17 years. He was an avid reader and life-long learner. An avid fisherman, often tying his own flies that were crafted with precision. He became skilled at wood carving in retirement.
Survived by his wife Sharon; brother-in-law Ralph Clark; and nieces and nephew. Preceded in death by his parents; older brother Larry; younger brother Lynn.
Special recognition and gratitude to Intermountain Hospice Home Care and his nurse Megan.
“A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands laid to rest. God broke my heart to prove – he only takes the best”.
Jay was interred at Granite Cemetery, 2969 East 9800 South, Sandy.
Sharon - Sorry to hear of your losing Jay. A great guy who was a true friend to many. He will be missed. Condolences to you and your family.
Sharon—
I read with a heavy heart of Jay’s passing. He was one of my favorite employees for the time we were together in the Maintenance group and afterwards. I always enjoyed interacting with Jay, whether it was problem-solving or just socializing. He was truly a jack-of-all-trades. We lost a good man when we lost Jay. May you be comforted by 58 years of precious memories. I hope you are doing well.
Dear Sharon, Tom and I are sending our sincere condolences to you and your family at this time for the loss of your beloved husband. Jay was so much fun and we enjoyed you and Jay on our trips and travels together. May your memories be many and you can cherish all the good times. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love and friendship,
Tom & Barbara Udy
At ATK, Jay was the plant expert in design and maintenance of hydraulic systems. His work still operates today as he intended it.
But more than that, Jay was a warm and amusing person who took this greenhorn engineer under his wing. He patiently taught myself and many others the methods of hydraulic madness. Office discussions of fly fishing, his wife Sharon and his cabin in Henefer will be memories I won’t forget.
Jay was loved and respected by all and will be missed.