James Darrell (J.D.) Mair

I have never met a man more in love with his wife and kids, than JD was with his! He is the kindest man i have ever known, let alone had the privilege to call family! He gave the best hugs in the world... if you never got a hug from JD you missed out forever! Most of all in his young life, he made a huge impact on everyone he met and that is more than most people can say in there long lifetime! I know he made an impact on me, and i'll be waiting for my next hug! As for his amazing wife and beautiful children, i love you Linds with all my heart and i'm here for you and the kids whenever you need me! I love you cuz! Love Alex

I have never met a man more in love with his wife and kids, than JD was with his! He is the kindest man i have ever known, let alone had the privilege to call family! He gave the best hugs in the world... if you never got a hug from JD you missed out forever! Most of all in his young life, he made a huge impact on everyone he met and that is more than most people can say in there long lifetime! I know he made an impact on me, and i'll be waiting for my next hug! As for his amazing wife and beautiful children, i love you Linds with all my heart and i'm here for you and the kids whenever you need me! I love you cuz! Love Alex

J.D. was a great guy. I worked at Metro Group from 2011-2014. I came to Metro from a toxic work environment. J.D. didn’t hesitate to welcome me to Metro and help me come out of the shell I was in. He always had a way to make me laugh and lift me up if I was down or having a bad day. My heart goes out to Lindsey and the kids. J.D. will be sorely missed. May God bless and keep you.

JD was such a special part of our ward. He embraced each of us when my family moved in 4 years ago. He loved my children and they all knew he did. He remembered everything about them and genuinely cared about them and their well being. He was the perfect example of a Shepherd feeding the Lords sheep. I am grateful to have known him and to have felt his gentle, loving spirit . I am grateful for eternal families and the knowledge that he will be reunited with his sweet family. Thank you JD for your faithful service and for loving my children. You will be missed.

So heartbreaking... Our condolences to the family!!! May God fill your hearts with His love and peace!! Praying for all of you!

I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. It is so unfair that a good man was taken from this crazy world. There are no words of comfort for u at this time. Time will pass and the fog will lift and the sun will shine again but for now just remember the good times xx

Did not know J.D. personally but only through his wife’s Instagram account. My heart is broken for this family and my prayers are with all of you.

To all of the Mair Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. What a tragedy and a shock. As a teenager JD spend a lot of time at my house, going on trips with us and hanging out. I love him like a son. What a great guy, husband, and dad. He will be greatly missed and I'm sure he will be close to you always. I am so sorry. Karen Wall

I’m so sorry for the family . God be with you ! Love from Brazil 🇧🇷

I’m a fan of Jordan Page, Ambers Kitchen, and Lindsey. I’ve been following you all for years now. I feel like this incident touched me as if it was a family member. I’m so sorry for your loss, and I hope your kids grow up to know what a true hero their father was. It’ll be tough, but tough times never last. And you’re surrounded by great people. Keep your chin up and know that you’re strong enough to do it all 💪🏻

Regards from Saudi Arabia
Ibaa

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be missed.

Before I even met JD, I knew he was an incredible person from the way Lindsey talked of him with adoration and respect. I was able to meet him a few weeks ago when we were all in St George. He and Lindsey stopped by and brought pies. I thought it was so sweet that he wanted to come with his wife when she went to see friends. He immediately hugged us and made us feel like instant friends. He thanked me a few times saying how grateful he is that Lindsey has such great friends around her and how important friendship is. I felt of his deep love and commitment to her and his family. He talked about watching his kids play sports and how awesome they are and showed us videos of his niece in the rodeo. Genuinely supportive of his family. I remember thinking, most people love their families, but JD LOVES his family and lives it. I pray you continue to feel his great love for you as he watches and supports you from his heavenly home. Love you, Amy Tenney

Mair family,
I am so sorry for all the pain and suffering you are currently dealing with. My heart goes out to you all during this tough time. I have never met your family personally but the radiance that I've seen via Instagram from both JD and Lyndsey has shined through. My thoughts are with you all right now ❤️❤️

J.D. was such a valued member of our metals and recycling industry. He was such a loving and devout husband/father. I always enjoyed spending time with him, especially at ISRI events. We connected at young age starting out in both of our careers and I will miss him dearly. Metro Group lost such a great man and from everyone here at Metal Source our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Colin P. Denihan
EVP Metal Source
Indiana ISRI Chapter President

Elder Mair was one of my absolute favorite missionaries to serve with in Kentucky, and definitely on a short list of my favorite mission leaders. We had some great times when he was a Zone Leader in Muldraugh, KY and I was serving in Brandenburg (same ward). He would come to our area and work with us, not just cheerlead from a distance. His sense of humor was amazing. One time he and his companion were riding in the back of our car with us, I was riding shotgun, and my companion was driving on this two-lane road in rural Kentucky. Out of nowhere, Elder Mair tells my companion that he wants to read a scripture, and proceeds to read Doctrine & Covenants 58:21, "Let no man break the laws of the land, for he that keepeth the laws of God hath no need to break the laws of the land." I thought it was a really funny and good-natured way of giving my companion a hard time for speeding, haha.

In that same area, my companion and I were pretty far and isolated from the rest of our district in Elizabethtown, Being in the same ward with the Zone Leader allowed us to spend more time with him. My companion and I would alternate days being the one to pick who says the prayer each time we needed to have a companionship prayer throughout the day. Since we were isolated from our district, we jokingly said we were just going to be our own district and the Elder picking the prayers that day would be the District Leader. One day I shared this concept with Elder Mair, and in that great way of his he said, "Why don't you just start your own church? You could be the prophet!"

Finally, on a more serious note, one time my companion and I were feeling discouraged and frustrated with things that had been happening with people we were teaching or trying to teach in our area. In those circumstances it was easy to blame it on the Adversary working on people and trying to dissuade them from listening to the missionaries. I probably said something like that, and Elder Mair said, "It's not Satan trying to hedge up your way. It's the Lord trying to see how bad you want it." It seemed like such an ordinary conversation at the time, but it has been amazing to me how many times I've heard that in my mind again in the 20+ years since then as I've been trying to overcome a challenge or do something good but difficult.

It's heartbreaking to me that he has passed so tragically. So many times as I've recalled the experiences I've shared I've wished I could hang out with him and reminisce about those days, but now I've put it off for too long. I'll have to wait for the next life for that. As devastated as I am though, my heart goes out to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I pray that Heavenly Father will encircle you with His love and mercy.

Sorry for your loss Lind, May God give you and your family all the strength and bless you abundantly during these tough times.

JD was one of the really, really good ones. I have been renting skis to his family for years when they come up to Powder Mountain for their annual ski trip. He was always genuinely interested in me and what I had going on in life. Truly a wonderful spirit all around. Even though I only spend a short amount of time with them each year, it was easy to see how good of a man JD was and how awesome he was to his wife and children. I pray for continued comfort and peace to the Mair family and friends during this extremely difficult time.

I’ve known JD since I was a little girl, and I’ve always been impressed with him.
He was full of talent, but remained humble and kind. He was kind to everyone!
Later in life I met Jessica, who was Lindsey’s roommate in college. We made the connection of Lindsey and JD. It was so rewarding to hear years later about the beautiful life they’d created together, and see pictures of their beautiful family on Instagram.
On Monday I saw their family Easter pic and was thinking about how I could see him in their kids’ faces.
It was devastating to hear the news on Tuesday, but I know that the beautiful legacy Lindsey and JD have created will live on.
I’m thankful for the good example he was, the choices he made, and his Christlike love.
Families are forever. 💕💕

I don’t know your family, but I cannot even begin to imagine what you’re all going through. Praying for comfort and peace in the coming days.
So so sorry for your loss!

Grew up playing sports with JD, we were on many championship teams together played football and wrestled for one of the best teams in the state and country. He was an amazing athlete, friend and all around leader. JD will be missed by everyone that knew him. He was an example to everyone that new him…. Till we meet again..

As I have become friends with Lindsey over the past few years, it’s become plain to see how JD and Lindsey were fiercely devoted to each other and their children. Their love was obvious and showed in word and deed. JD seemed to be an exceptionally loving and attentive Dad and Husband. My heart aches along with the Mair family that JD was taken from his family far too soon. All I can do is pray that Lindsey and the kids will be blessed beyond measure with comfort, support and peace. I love you Lindsey!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I am so sorry for your loss. Words can’t express how sorry I am. I don’t know you and I didn’t know James but I still feel deeply your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Much love!!

Words cannot possibly express how saddened we all were when we leaned of JD’s passing. JD was my son’s baseball coach last fall. The first time I met him I could tell he was such a genuine, caring man and would be a great fit for my son. JD treated everyone with such kindness, love, respect, etc. I loved watching him interact with Lindsey and his kids. You can tell LOVED them with all his heart and soul. He was the perfect example of how a man should love and treat his wife, kids and everyone around him. The world has lost an amazing man! Lindsey and kids, I am so sorry for your loss!!! I am so grateful I had a chance to know JD. He and Lindsey touched my life in a way you will never really know. Thank you and I am so sorry! You are all in my prayers! Families are forever!!! Becki Wells

My wife Akayla and I are new to the neighborhood and ward, so while we didn't have long to get to know JD, we do know he was an incredibly kind and Christlike person. Our heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.

I have no words to tell you how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your precious husband, father, son and friend. I pray God’s peace and comfort will cover you as He holds you close in His loving arms. God be with you all until you meet again.

Karen Tompkins

I can’t imagine what you’re family is going through, but I just wanted to send my condolences to your beautiful family, as well as prayers, love and strength all the way from Canada, during this difficult time. I know God is looking after you all and carrying you through. Xx

I don't even know you and your family but can only imagine from what I've read. Im so sorry and my heart aches for you. The Lord will give your strength.
Sincerely
Robyn

My heart and prayers go out to the entire Mair family.

Brother and Sister Mair served as Sunday school teachers when they moved into our family’s ward in Sandy Utah, when they were first married. They are the only Sunday School teachers I can even remember having in that ward, and I know for certain it was because of the level of care and love they showed all us youth.

JD was called to be the young mens leader, and solidified his name as the most impactful youth leader I ever had. He did this through his contagious personality, smile, and the genuine love and care he had for all those around him.

I have never forgotten showing up to a young mens activity one weeknight with only one other young man and Brother Mair present. In the prime of my adolescent rebellion, and eagerness to leave the activity as soon as possible, JD asked if we wanted to throw around a baseball outside the church. The other young man and I grudgingly agreed to play catch, rather than call off the activity and go home.

For the next two hours, JD Mair made two rebellious adolescents feel like the most important and special people in the entire world. He cracked my unruly teenage shell, speaking and connecting to me in a way that I felt no one in the world ever could. I soon realized this wasn’t planned or was any special occasion for JD, but was simply who he was. He genuinely wanted to connect. JD emulated the Savior’s example of selfless love, individual worth and care for all God’s children.

Over 15 years later, I have never forgotten and will never forget that simple yet deeply impactful 2-hour game of catch with JD. I still distinctly remember the conversations we had. He unraveled a frustrated and seemingly lost teenage boy, and instilled a true sense of self-worth and genuine feeling of love that has lasted over 15 years.

I am a father now to my first son, and I eagerly await the day I can play catch with him. When I do, I hope to help him feel the same sense of support, love, and worth that JD made me feel as a teen that Wednesday summer night so many years ago.

JD served by his loving example, and I know he touched more lives and hearts in ways he ever realized. My heart and prayers are with his entire family. Mortality is filled with difficulty, heartbreak, and trials. Heavenly Father knows this, so He gave us His son Jesus Christ and His Gospel. He also sends very special children of His, like JD Mair, to touch, bless, and enrich our lives in this mortal experience which draws us back to Him to live together as families for time and all Eternity.

“Elder Mair” was a wonderful missionary in the Kentucky Louisville Mission! He spent some of his p-days, with the other elders, at our home. So many of his missionary buddies have reached out expressing their love for him! JD has been a great example and a hard worker. Sending our love to his darling family!!
💙💙💙 Judy and Jerry Rose

Hi
Condolences to you and family.
We are terribly sorry for ur loss and praying that God grants u ease and contentment.
Lots of love and best wishes all the way from Capetown South Africa ❤️😘

Lifting prayers for your family now and in the days to come.

I’m a follower of Jordan Page and I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I will be praying for all of you. JD sounds like a wonderful person and a true friend and family man. So so sorry.

I am a follower of you Lindsey and my 'Ohana and I just wanted to offer our deepest Condolences. I know things may seem out of sort right now, but I also know JD is still with you and the children every step of the way. With all our love. The Marzans

We are very sorry for your loss, we know this is a very tough time. We send prayers and will keep you in ours. I know it is tough but pray to God to get through this tough time, he won't leave you.

We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved JD. We send so many prayers to you and your family.

Lindsey, the moment you and JD moved into our Draper neighborhood, your family just fit right in…like long-time friends to everyone. JD was always there to pitch in with help, great listening ear and advice when needed. My son Austin speaks fondly of JD as being a great example when Austin was called to be JD’s home teaching companion. We moved from Draper Austin’s senior year, where Austin was later called to serve in the Louisville Kentucky mission. Life gets crazy and you get busy with your own pressing challenges, but when we heard about JDs tragic accident, it makes us all slow down, hug our love ones and be grateful for each day.
Know your family has impacted so many. Words can’t express our sorrows and disbelief. Sendings hugs and prayers that you and the children will find your inner strength.
Mindy (old Fort St friend and neighbor)

I live in Draper and heard about your family's loss of your Husband and children's Father and so sorry for your loss. May Heavenly Father comfort you at this difficult time.

Ann Burningham

Mair Family,
What a beautiful funeral. JD left this world to soon. I only met your family briefly, the impression that was left in my heart, is forever remembered. Today during the funeral so many things shared. So many lives touched. Each talk song thought or joke . Made want me want to be more like JD . Christlike humble pure love.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. and to receive strength. JD your sorely missed. Please continue to watch over your beautiful family. God be with you till we meet again. Sending our Prayers and Love
Love the Coon Family

I was a senior in high school when JD moved into our neighborhood and served as a young mens leader in our ward, Lindsey was pregnant with one of their oldest kids, if memory serves me right. I don’t have many specific memories of him since he was over the younger boys, except for the occasional combined lesson where I can still hear JD’s calm voice teach. Those young mens leaders as a whole were hugely influential in my life at the time, and JD was as friendly and kind of a leader that I ever “had”. I just wanted to say to Lindsey and JDs family I’m very sorry, and I have to imagine there are hundreds of people like me, who had only little interaction with him but never forgot him because of his light and warmth, and more people than you know love him and his memory lives with them.

My deepest condolences

I didn't know J.D. personally. We were connected through a mutual investment. Our mutual connections spoke highly of him and given his obituary sounds like a true loss. I recently lost a family member and wanted to share my deepest condolences with his family! It's never easy, you will always be reminded of them, but it does get better.