Born: Saturday May-31-1952
Died: Tuesday Jul-20-2021
Funeral: Private Service

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Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Jay Leon Osterhout was born on May 31, 1952, in Burley, Idaho.  Jay was the 10^th child born to Milton and Vera Osterhout.  Jay was their third son and was welcomed by five sisters.  At this time mom and dad had buried 2 still born daughters and one son named Lee Roy who at the age of 2 years old was in a farm accident.  Jay passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021.

Jay grew up on the family farm in Declo, Idaho.  Spending a lot of time milking cows, feeding cows, bottle feeding calves, bailing hay, thinning beets, weeding beets, bailing straw, and running the tractor and so many other jobs.  Jay was a fun-loving boy who enjoyed playing outside games with his siblings, building a fire, having a hot dog roast, and roasting marshmallows.

Jay was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He had a testimony of our Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ.

Jay married Deana Lee Edwards on May 26^th, 1972.  They had two children to this union. Tyler and Tausha.  They later ended up getting a divorce.  He married Glena Huntsman and gained a beautiful daughter Sabrina and they had Jeremy.  They were later divorced.

Jay loved to hunt but mostly he loved to fish.  His most priceless possessions are his family.  His two sons Tyler Osterhout of Twin Falls and Jeremy Osterhout (Cheyenne) of McCall.  His two beautiful daughters Tausha Osterhout Vela (Ruben) of Twin Falls and Sabrina Osterhout Higley of Payette.  His grandchildren are Alyssa Romero, Izzac Osterhout, Lance Morris (Mariah), Isaiah Vela, Teagan Guinn (Valarie), Caleb Vela, Mathew Vela, Braxton Streling, Mariah Streling, Christian Osterhout, Mataya Thompson, and Asher Osterhout.  His great grandchildren are Zeke Morris, Harlow Morris, Joslynn Cruz, Sophia Cruz, and Kyesin Osterhout.

Jay is survived by 2 son’s Tyler and Jeremy, his two daughters Tausha and Sabrina, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brother Allen Osterhout of Salmon, sisters Charleen Belliston of Draper, Utah, Kenna Bowlin (Sonny) of Burley, Marilyn Stout (Daryl) of Burley, Beneta Hellewell (Dan) of Heyburn, Carma Smith (Cregg) of Malta, Debra Smith (Kim) of Burley, and Tami Boehler (Adam) of Burley. Also, his amazing forever friend Jody Ferguson of Burley and his companion dog J.J.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents and his 5 siblings Richard Osterhout, Lee Roy Osterhout, Joyce Pinther, June Osterhout, and Pauline Osterhout.  Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.  A private family memorial was held on July 22, 2021 honoring his life.

Condolences for Jay Osterhout

Condolence
So sorry to learn of Jay's passing. Prayers to his family. I am truly heart broken. Jay was an extraordinary example of someone that wears their heart on their sleeve. Such a kind, gentle, and loving soul, may he rest in peace. I'll miss you at the beet dump. That wave and smile will always be with me. Give em heck in heaven, and give my sis a hug and a kiss.

Brenda Thomas

Condolence
Jay was a good friend and neighbor, Always patient, kind and humble. I enjoyed our many visits and his tree work. I look forward to meeting him again one day.

Paul Hobson