Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Jay Ronald Goodell, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of Friday, January 8, 2021.
He was born on April 9, 1937 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Everett Moran and Sarah Burton Goodell.
Jay was raised in Ogden Utah, then moved to Willard at the age of 6, where he spent much of his childhood working for many great families and friends. Jay graduated from Box Elder High School in 1957.
Jay worked for American Food Stores, Ralph Taylor training and jockeying race and cutter horses, Mund Well Drilling, Weber County Ice Rink, and the Weber County Fire Department/District where he served as Fire Chief and was instrumental in bringing the Paramedic and EMS program to Weber County. Jay retired from the Fire District in 1991 with full honors. Many lifelong friends and fond memories were made during his time at the fire department.