- C. Soelberg, Sr
Born: July 19, 1931
Died: July 23, 2009
Our loving husband, father and friend, Jay C. Soelberg, Sr., passed from this mortal life, July 23, 2009. He was born July 19, 1931 to Lloyd Leroy and Irene Lindberg Soelberg in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jay's father was killed when he was only five-months-old. Following his father's death, his mother remarried Stephen L. Huffaker, who shared in raising him.
Following graduation from South High School, Jay joined the Navy during which time he met and married the love of his life, Bobbie Berry in the Oakland Temple. After Jay's military service in the Korean War, they settled in Bountiful, Utah where they raised three wonderful sons.
Following his time with the Navy he began a career, which spanned 38 years, working for the U.S. Air Force where he traveled the world extensively.
Jay was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding many callings, including those in the Scouting program. He loved the Scouting program and the opportunity it gave him to enjoy all of the camping and outdoor activities with his sons. He was always the first to volunteer his services for any Scouting adventure. Always happy to take on the designation of "cook" at Scout Camp, he made sure not a single young man went away hungry.
Jay is survived by his wife, Bobbie; his three sons: Jay, Jr. (Debbie); Jeffrey (Becky); Joseph (Heather); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchild-ren (with one more on the way); one sister, Ina, two brothers, Lyle and Steve; many cousins, nieces, nephews; and as well as wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, stepfather, six siblings, and his beloved great-granddaughter, Morgan Nicole.
Our sincere appreciation and gratitude goes out to the staff of Life Care Center of Bountiful for the dedicated care. Additionally, our hearts go out to all of those impacted by Alzheimer, please join in the fight against Alzheimer by supporting your local Memory Walk this fall. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday July 28th at 11:00 a.m. on the Orchard 2nd Ward, 3707 South 800 West, Bountiful. Friends may call on Tuesday at the Ward from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book available at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on July 26, 2009
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