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Jay Richard Paulson, born on July 22, 1959, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on November 21, 2024. He was the middle son of Muriel and Glenn - born between his two brothers, Terry and Tim.

After years of working at various software companies in Minnesota, Microsoft moved Jay to Washington State. A few years after settling down, Jay became a dad when Matthew was born in 1990.

After an early retirement from Microsoft, Jay's life …

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Everyone who knew Jay would likely know he would not want a large funeral, service, or memorial. He preferred small groups and 1:1 time with those who meant the most to him. With that, Jay's son Matt, will be taking some of Jay's ashes to where Jay taught Matt to fly fish this summer. We also will have some of Jay's ashes brought back to his home town where Jay himself learned to fly fish. We hope others have similar solitary moments where they can enjoy their own memories with Jay.

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I was shocked and saddened at the news of Jay's sudden passing.  I met him through a mutual friend. As a fellow busines…
I was shocked and saddened at the news of Jay's sudden passing.  I met him through a mutual friend.…
I was shocked and saddened at the news of Jay's sudden passing. …
Wow .. I'm very sorry and surprised to hear Jay died.. I had very recently met him at a Meetup philosophy club meeting.…
Wow .. I'm very sorry and surprised to hear Jay died.. I had very recently met him at a Meetup phil…
Wow .. I'm very sorry and surprised to hear Jay died.. I had ver…

Many years ago as i left the local Cutters Point coffee shop I noticed a truck with the decal Amazing Flies on the tail…

Many years ago as i left the local Cutters Point coffee shop I noticed a truck with the decal Amazi…

Many years ago as i left the local Cutters Point coffee shop I n…

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What were Jay's favorite sports teams?
Always a lover of baseball, his team was the Dodgers.
Always a lover of baseball, his team was the Dodgers.
Always a lover of baseball, his team was the Dodgers.
What were Jay's favorite ways to spend free time?
Will anyone be surprised with this answer? Fly fishing!
Will anyone be surprised with this answer? Fly fishing!
Will anyone be surprised with this answer? Fly fishing!
What were Jay's favorite vacation spots?
Considering Jay traveled to 40 different countries, he had a few different spots to …
Considering Jay traveled to 40 different countries, he had a few different spots to choose fro…
Considering Jay traveled to 40 different countries, he had a few different spots to choose from.
What were Jay's favorite tv shows?
You could usually find Jay watching true crime.
You could usually find Jay watching true crime.
You could usually find Jay watching true crime.

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Born

July 22nd, 1959
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Moved

1988
Washington
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Had a child, Matthew Paulson

1990

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Cremation

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