Jay Boyd Rasmussen Obituary (1974 - 2011)

Jay Boyd Rasmussen passed away in his sleep on October 21, 2011. He was born to Boyd L. Rasmussen and Delsa Owen on April 24, 1974. Jay graduated from Ogden High School in 1992. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in finance. He served a faithful LDS mission to Munich, Germany. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Hodgkinson in the Bountiful Temple on June 24, 1997. He was a member of the Kaysville 17th ward; where he served faithfully in several capacities. He worked in the home building industry and was currently working for Myers Mortuary. Jay loved his family, work and his church. He was an eagle scout and enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, golfing, and the latest electronics. He was a great father and loved being with his children. He was loved by all who he encountered and his example and spirit reflected from him. He is survived by his wife, Liz, four children, Meg (12), Quaid (9), Ashton (7), and Livia (2); his parents; sisters, Julie (Jason) Baker, Roy; Jill (Kirk) Godfrey, Syracuse; Joan (Michael) Freestone, So. Weber; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one nephew. He was loved and will be missed by all. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah. Family and friends may gather at the mortuary Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and from 10 - 10:45 a.m. on Thursday prior to services. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the family at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah 84041. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 October 26, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 October 27, 2011 11:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 27, 2011