Jay (John) Aldrich's Obituary
In Loving Memory of
Jay (John) Aldrich
3/24/1962 - 9/19/2023
John James Aldrich “Jay”, age 61, passed away on September 19th, 2023 in his home in Graham, Washington. Jay leaves behind his sons Christopher Aldrich, Sean Aldrich and his three grandchildren Xander (11), Charlotte (9), and Rowan (15 mos).
Jay was born in Yakima and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. He is predeceased by his parents Muriel Armstrong and Harry Aldrich and his stepmother Tessa Aldrich.
Jay was a hardworking man and showed his love through “acts of service”. He took pride in the work he did both professionally and for his loved ones. In his early adult years, Jay joined the United States Coast Guard and volunteered with the fire department. Most recently, Jay could be found cooking for his friends and family, weeding, gardening, and offering a hand when those he loved were in need.
Over the years, what Jay loved above all was his family. His sons and grandkids were his world and he would jump at any chance to spend time with them.
“Papa Jay” we will miss you at school events, shows, after school ice cream trips, Christmas Day, birthdays, and all other milestones to follow.
“Dad”, Thank you for the kindness and love you’ve given to us. Thank you for being a caring father and always being there when we needed it.
We will remember Jay as everything good he often denied to see in himself-as loving, sensitive, hardworking, softhearted, strong-willed, and loved dearly. We will treasure all of our memories with you forever.
Donations page: https://everloved.com/life-of/john-aldrich/
Memorial service info:
Please join us for a Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
3pm-6pm
Service Eulogy and readings @ 4pm
Location: Frederickson Community Center
at Cross Park
4420 Military Rd E, Tacoma (Frederickson), WA 98446
If you have any photos of our dad, stories you’d like to share, or songs that remind you of him, please message me Chris Aldrich or Sean Aldrich on Facebook messenger.
Please consider a donation to dad’s memorial fund that will go toward the cremation, funeral home expenses and memorial costs. Any additional funds collected will be put toward a plot and paver stone in the cremation garden.
Thanks to all who have already contributed and have sent us your kind words of support. We are truly touched.
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