Jay Douglas Thompson Obituary

The world bids farewell to Jay Douglas Thompson (Salt Lake City, Utah), departing on February 20, 2025 at the age of 84. Jay Douglas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jay Douglas Thompson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Jay Douglas has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jay George Thompson and Elizabeth Hall; and his daughters, Stephanie Tracy and Jennifer Lyn Thompson. He is survived by: his former wives, Penelope Erekson, Linda Gilliland and Virginia Vizina; his daughters, Susan (Scott Lloyd) and Shannon Smith (Steve); and his sisters, Kathy Thompson, Lori Bowcutt and Nancy Maughan. He is also survived by his sixteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

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February 25, 2025

Clair Workman wrote a sympathy message

“We loved Doug so much. I had forgotten he loved skiing as do I. We will miss him at our family gatherings. He always loved and supported our entire extended family. We will be in Puerto Vallarta next week and will be thinking of him and his love for that beautiful part of the world. Our love and condolences to his family. Clair and Marian Workman”

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