Dennis James Jay

Dennis James Jay of Hermiston was born August 24, 1944 in Eugene, Oregon the son of James and Wynonna (Gormley) Jay. He passed away in Hermiston on Sunday February 23, 2020 at the age of 75.

Dennis lived in Eugene throughout his childhood where he attended school, graduating from Willamette High School in the class of 1962. After high school, he stayed in the Eugene area and began his career with the Southern Pacific Railroad. Southern Pacific was later bought by Union Pacific Railroad and he transferred to Hinkle yard in 1999. In total Dennis worked for the railroad for thirty seven years, retiring in 2002. He has resided in Hermiston since 1999.

Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Jay; and several friends.

Viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Burns Mortuary.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday February 28, 2020 at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

Family suggest memorial donations in Dennis’s memory be made to the Vineyard Oasis Church in Hermiston.

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