Memories of Jay Alan Howard

In memory of

Jay Alan Howard

Logan, OH, USA

December 31, 1955 - January 17, 2019

Dec 31, 1955 - Jan 17, 2019

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Melanie Howard

Nauvoo, IL, USA

Jay was working with Navoo Christan Visitor Center. Jay was on the sidewalk probably passing tracts out and talking more than some people wanted. Jay was handcuffed by the police and put in the back of a squad car. They eventually just let him go. Although he said his right hand could have slipped out of the cuff do to his partial infant paralysis, he thought he would be nice and just keep it in the hand cuff.

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Kelly Welch

Maureen Deyo

A great deal of laughter left the world. I am so sorry, I hope you're ok! I kept sending messages to you via Kristen and then realized lo and behold we're already friends!

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Casey Warren

Melanie, Bill and I are so sorry about the death of your beloved Jay! We remember him as a fine man who had a real burden for people involved in churches that abuse. We plan to attend Jay’s Memorial service on May 17. God bless you, Melanie. Casey Warren

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Melanie Howard

Northern MN

One weekend, I took Jay on my overnight down hill ski trip. I thought we had a nice room. All day long I asked staff and volunteers if he could ride the lift up to our lunch destination deck with the rest of my group. I kept getting reassurances that the chair would be slowed down. I was nervous since Jay did not ski. Finally it was time. We got on the chair OK. At the top I hollered to the big control man to slow down the chair so Jay could hop off. The man started acting crazy, running in and out of the control house yelling about how Jay was not supposed to be on the lift without skis. I watched in horror as Jay tried to jump off, but got the timing wrong and ended up dangling from the chair lift with his srong arm while the ground got further and further away. I screamed bloody murder and then Jay's body hit some kind of a wooden guard. The lift stopped and Jay was able to drop down to the ground, getting a bit scratched up from the wood guard.
I was so upset that after lunch on the sunny deck, i decided we would walk down the mountain instead of taking the lift. The snow was sometimes up to my waist, but other times i discovered I could lay on my back and slide.
Jay took it all in stride and explained to me that the controller was probably a former iron ore worker.

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M. LaB.

Melanie,
We are so very sorry for your so sudden loss of your husband, and I will pray that you are able to be strong during these times. Our condolences and prayers for you. ~Michelle, and Julie LaBissoniere and family.

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Melanie Howard

Thank you, wow, i was just praying for you and Darren recently. Thank you, wow, i was just praying for you and Darren recently. Thank you, wow, i was just praying for you and Darren... Read more

Dena Bawinkel

I have many fond memories of Jay coming to Chicago to minister at our church. He stayed at our home, and his wit was always entertaining. I also have a treasured “Jay Howard’s Chicken Pot Pie” in my recipe book.
Early in my Christian life Jay was the push behind a concert of “Honeytree” t the Lord’s Barn.

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Jan Marie Willard

I remember Jay's mischievous smile. I enjoyed wondering what mischief he was about to come up with!

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David Clark

Dear Melanie, I would like to express my condolences for the loss of your husband and friend. I am a long... Read more Dear Melanie, I would like to express my condolences for the loss of your husband and friend. I am a long term Christian friend... Read more Dear Melanie, I would like to express my condolences... Read more

Thomas Sheehey

I apologize for not writing this any sooner. The last time I saw this page, it was blank. And so was my... Read more I apologize for not writing this any sooner. The last time I saw this page, it was blank. And so was my mind as to what to say.... Read more I apologize for not writing this any sooner. The last... Read more

Melanie Howard

I forgot that he would see Walter again! I remember when he took me to hear him. I forgot that he would see Walter again! I remember when he took me to hear him. I forgot that he would see Walter again! I remember... Read more