Jay Robertson Partridge

Feb. 8, 1923  - Sept. 9, 2016

Jay Robertson Partridge, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on[caption id="attachment_11640" align="alignright" width="164"] Jay Robertson Partridge[/caption]Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, after a short illness.Jay was born in Cowley on Feb. 8, 1923, to Mark and Alverda Partridge. He attended school in Cowley and went on to achieve a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming.Jay met his sweetheart, Phyllis May, in 1944 and after a short courtship married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on Feb. 9, 1945. A true patriot, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942 and truly was of the “Greatest Generation.”  The University of Wyoming employed Jay for 38 years at the Powell Experiment Station as a soils scientist until his retirement in 1988.Serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was one of his greatest joys in life. Jay served for many years as bishop of the Powell Wards, in the Cody Stake Presidency, as a temple worker with his wife Phyllis and in various other church callings. He had an unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and lifted all with whom he associated.Jay was a true friend, sincere and faithful in all things. His greatest joy was his family. He was always positive and had a joyful heart, a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh.[caption id="attachment_11639" align="alignright" width="222"] Jay Robertson Partridge[/caption]Jay is survived by his children Jaylene (Walter) Nielson of No. Ogden, Utah, Ronald (Annette) Partridge of West Point, Utah, Gayle (William) Sutton of Bountiful, Utah, Lynn (Marilyn) Partridge of No. Ogden, Utah and Jill (Steven) Hansen of Henderson, Nev., siblings Karma Allred and Alden (Jenny) Partridge, as well as 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and many cherished friends.Jay was preceded in death by his wife, parents and siblings Neil, Lloyd, Bruce and Lavern. Jay was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.Funeral services will be on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Powell LDS Ward at 525 W. 7th St. A viewing will take place on Friday evening, Sept. 17, from 6-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home located at 111 W. 3rd St. and from 10 -10:45 a.m. on Saturday prior to the services.