Jay

Smith

Aug. 19, 1933 - Jun. 18, 2025

Jay Smith died unexpectedly on June 18 2025, at his residence. He was 91 years old. The family  is deeply saddened by his death. Jay was born on August 19, 1933.

Jay is survived and missed by his loving wife Georgiana (née Denis) of 71 years; and his  children, Deborah (Kevin), Keith and Brian (Karen). Forever cherished and remembered by his  six grandchildren, Justin, Meghan, Kaitlyn, Ian, Alexis and Hayley and remembered by his four  great grandchildren, Elijah, Oliver, Jude and Zachary. Jay also is survived by his remaining sister  Bonnie.

Jay was predeceased by his father, David, his mother, Cathrine, his brothers, David and Donald, sisters Ann and Jessie Jo (Rena). He was also predeceased by his in-laws George & Whilhimina,  and brother in-law George.

He was born in Eagle Colorado, and his family moved around quite a bit finally settling down at  a prune ranch in Campbell Calif. in 1948 where he attended Campbell High School. During the  summer of 1951, Jay moved in with his sister Rena in Hawaii. During the spring of 1952 he met   Georgiana Denis. At the end of summer 1952, Jay moved back home to Campbell. Jay was  drafted and served in the United States Army and served one tour of duty in Korea. Before  shipping out to Korea on August 7th, he married Georgiana on August 1st 1954. Released from the service in June of 1955, settled in San Jose, Calif. He took a position at Lockheed in Sunnyvale, Calif., where he worked on large satellite programs. Jay retired in September of 1992, after 33 years of service

Jay and Georgiana loved to travel and would take cruises often. They really enjoyed looking for  a retirement home between 1992 and 1998. The grandkids were always included into trips to the  cabin they built in 1982. Usually Thanksgiving and/or Christmas were held at the cabin. Jay got  involved with St. Benedict church, supporting Loaves and Fishes and acting as an usher during mass. All in all Jay lived a charmed life surrounded by a loving family.

A mass will be held at St. Benedict Church in Hollister Ca. on July 17 2025 at 1100. Jay will be  laid to rest at a private service at the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery.