WALL, Jay

Jay Wall

1938 – 2022

Jay Wall, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the age of 84 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with Jay’s family to celebrate his life at the Monarch Community Hall, 330 Kipp Avenue, Monarch on Saturday, September 17, 2022 between 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.

Jay is survived by his siblings Tina Wall of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, John Wall of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Mary Wall of Taber and Hank (Alvina) Wall of Taber; cousins Bill and Kathy Braun, Marge Braun as well as sixteen nieces, nephews and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Katherina Wall; siblings Jacob Wall and Pete Wall; brothers-in-law Cornie Wall and Frank Wall; sisters-in-law Mary-Anne Wall, Anne Wall and Ruby Wall.

Jay was born in Waltmein, Saskatchewan on April 6, 1938. He moved with his family to Steinbach, Manitoba where he attended school for a few years. He later lived in McMahon, Saskatchewan and other communities throughout Saskatchewan. He eventually moved to British Columbia, settling in the Summerland area, the place he loved. Jay would again return to Saskatchewan and worked in a garage where he started his mechanical career. He relocated to Alberta where he worked as a mechanic and obtained his welding certificate. Over the years, Jay worked across Canada, including in Princeton, British Columbia, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Whitehorse, Yukon, Fort Saskatchewan, Taber, Manyberries, Monarch and St. John’s, Newfoundland. He also spent thirteen winters in Nicaragua, volunteering for various projects. These included electrical wiring, water projects and construction, which were prioritized by Father Denise, who lived there. Jay acted as an interpreter for a dental team from Alberta that would go to Nicaragua to provide their services to the poor. He lived in Monarch for a number of years where he enjoyed sharing coffee and stories with friends and where he enjoyed his yard, including his flowers. Jay’s all time enjoyment was gopher hunting with his cousin Frank and brother Hank at the Gary Polson ranch. He liked the wide open prairie of the Manyberries area, where he spent some time camping. For the last year, Jay has resided in Lethbridge enjoying weiner roasts in the back yard, greeting people walking by and sharing a meal with friends. He had a great sense of humour and tried to get along with everyone. He will be dearly missed.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jay’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca).

Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.