Jay Joseph Johnson

Jay Joseph Johnson, 30, of Bend, Oregon passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 20th, 2012. Jay was born on November 26th, 1981 in Nampa, Idaho to Nina Henry and Jim Johnson. Jay had a big heart for children, especially his two-year-old niece, Olivia and Stefanies daughter Staci. Jay taught Staci how to ride her bike, and went on family trips, with Stefanie. His family would tell him, You are a big kid; youre just trapped in a mans body! He never had a hard time finding his inner-child. He was capable of entertaining small children for hours on end without noticing a second passing by. Jay worked as a wild land fire-fighter for Great Basin Fire, being a firefighter was a job he loved, and was fully dedicated to during the summer months. During the winter, he would mark trees. Jay was engaged to Stefanie Lafountaine. Jay spent the majority of his spare time with his two best friends and life companions; his two dogs, Dosha and Prima. Jay loved his dogs and it was rare to ever see him without one close by. Jay loved his family, The Oakland Raiders, and loud music. Jay was teased about being a mamas boy and did not care, he would say, Yep, sure am. Jay was best known for his smile, big heart and he had your back. He is survived by Jim and Rona Johnson of Terrebonne, OR, Nina Henry and Dave Price, his brother Jerimiah, sister-in-law Shawna, and niece Olivia Johnson, all of Bend, OR. He is also survived by his grand-parents Gus and Karole Johnson of Washington, grand-mother Martha Shippy of Idaho, great aunts and uncles, several aunts, uncles, numerous cousins-too many to count, many friends, and his two dogs, Dosha and Prima. He is preceded in death by his great-grand-parents: Jack and Thelma Asbell, Nina Deverl Eells, Mike Shippy, Irl Morris, and Paul Eells, a grand-father, Robert Sellards, two uncles, Jacob Henry and Clayton Henry, an aunt, Judi Larson, a cousin, Joshua James Kessel, and Jared Price. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 at 6:00pm at Peaceful Valley Cemetery 11357 Riverside Road, Caldwell, Idaho. There will be a gathering to follow to allow his friends and family to celebrate his life. A memorial page has been set up at https://Jay-Johnson-1981-2012.Memory-Of.com where the family is encouraging everyone who had the opportunity to cross paths with Jay to come and share their photos and memories of him. A celebration of his life will be held at Shevlin Park, in Bend, Oregon on July 28th, 2012 @ 12:00pm. Flower arrangements can be sent to Alden Wagner Funeral Home 5400 West Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho. Or in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Boise, Idaho or Bend, Oregon Humane Society on Jays behalf. Jay, you will be loved and missed by many. We wish you a safe trip to Heaven! Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home New 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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Jay Joseph Johnson

November 26, 1981 - July 20, 2012