We Remember
BROW, Jay Michael
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It is with the saddest of hearts that we announce the passing of Jay Michael Brow of Richmond, British Columbia, at the age of 29, on July 13, 2013. He is survived by his father Mike (Lani), his mother Diane (Norm), his brother Justin (Michelle), his step-sisters Carrie Kaniewski (Greg), Angela Stanley (Clint), his step-brothers Todd Schultz (Brooke), Michael Stanley (Julie), his aunts and uncles Gary Welder (Maureen), Lynn Welder, Steve Brow (Sylvia), Jill Thompson (Bob), Gord Brow (Marilyn), Carol Soderburg, and his cousins Jeremy, Jordan, Logan, Lyndsy, Jesse, Krissie, Shane, Paige, Kenny, Wade, Wanda, and Glen. Jay was a beautiful, insightful soul with a kind heart, that was immediately felt by all who met or knew him. He has been taken from us too soon and will be dearly missed. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Mike, Lani and family,
Sandi and I want to convey our deepest sympathies.You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear this tragic news. I didn’t get the chance to know Jay as a man, but when I coached the Kigoos, he was a truly amazing kid. He brought an infectious energy with him everywhere, that lifted up the rest of the team. I can still hear his laugh. My deepest sympathy to the whole Brow family.
Mike,Lani and family,
Sandi and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Perry and Sandi Stang
Jay was such a fun, warm person every time I saw him. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Jay passed away on my birthday, and every year he will be remembered to me. I know you are a strong, amazing family that will be surrounded with love and support.
Diane and family, my sincere condolences for your loss.
Diane and family
I just heard the tragic news about Jay and want to express how deeply sorry I am. It was so unexpected, which makes it even harder. I hope that the outpouring of sympathy you are receiving is some consolation at this very sad time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Colleen Green
Dear Diane, Justin & Families,
Words can not express the heart ache we feel with the loss of your precious son Jay.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies.Our thoughts are with you and your family during this intense time of sorrow.
May memories of Jay and the love of family and friends surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
“Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Love from Cousin Cheri, Doug, Ashley & Robyn Janzen
Dear Cheri and Doug Janzen,
Jay was my best friend for years during elementary school. I am shocked by the news. I moved abroad to Cyprus and lost contact with the family. I would appreciate if you could get me in touch with Mr. Mike Brow or Mrs. Diane. You can contact me from my email mustafaustunel@yahoo.com.
Yours sincerely,
Mustafa Enver
Dear Diane, Justin and Michelle
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad, sad time. Please remember that he will live on in your memories of him forever.
Dear Diane & family,
I am so sorry to learn the sad, sad news about Jay. I remember the stories & anecdotes we shared about our babies/toddlers and feel deeply for you & your loss.
Thinking of you,
Renee Norman
Diane and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad, sad time.
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I don’t know what to say…my thoughts are with you at this time.
Erika
You were always at the forefront of your friends thoughts and best wishes for you.
Your attendance at our home, especially at our Christmas table will be sadly missed.Nonetheless there will always be a seat here for you.
Dear Steve and Sylvia;
It’s so hard to understand why we lose precious people in our life too soon. Knowing your kind hearts and understanding how difficult this time must be, please know I care and my thoughts have been with you often….Rhonda
My sincere condolences to all of you.There is nothing I can say to ease your grief at a loss of a child . Just try to remember all the good times as I try to every of the loss of our son at age 25. Bill
Dear Mike (and family) and Diane (and family)….
I have just learned of your very sad loss, and want you to know that I am thinking of you. Carole called from Kelowna, and we both shared many fond memories of the Brow family, back to the 60’s. Please accept my most sincere condolences at your most difficult time. Fondly, Barbara Fudge
Dear Diane,
Although I didn’t know Jay personally, I remember you talking about your boys with such love. As a mother of younger boys myself, I enjoyed hearing about nights of boardgame playing with your sons and their friends.
I feel for your tremendous loss and my thoughts and prayers go to you and all your family. Jay is at peace and will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him until you reunite again one day.
Mike, Diane and family,
We were all shocked and saddened by Jay’s passing. We remember Jay back in the Kigoo days as a bright young man who was always friendly to the younger swimmers. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Andy, Lynn, Brian, Kevin & Kelli
Diane and all the family,
I was so sorry to hear about Jay and have been thinking about you. Look after one another and keep in your hearts all the precious times you had together. Take care,
Sally
Dear Diane, Mike, and Justin,
We feel so sad about your loss. He was so young. Our love and prayers are with you three —–all Jay’s family and friends.
Jim and Lillian
Dear Diane,Mike,Justin and families
I was shocked and profoundly saddened when I read the notice of Jay’s passing.
I watched Justin grow up through hockey, but my memories of Jay go back some 20 years when my kids swam with Justin and Jay with the Kigoos.
When I looked at his picture and realized that he was gone,it broke my heart.
Stay strong and cherish the memories of better times.
Dear Diane,Mike,Justin and families.
We are saddened by the news about Jay.
Diane and family,
Our condolences go to you and your whole family as you go through this very sad time.
He will never be forgotten with all the wonderful memories you will be able to share forever…..may the memories bring a smile to your face.
Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike, Diane, Lani and family,
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers for you all.
I remember when you used to bring Justin and Jay to Parent and Tot gym at South Arm when they were so little.
Kelly
Dear Diane, Mike & Justin
We are saddened by this terrible news about Jay
and we wanted to pass along our deepest sympathies. We remember being a small part of Jay’s life when we babysat
both Jay and Justin during
Diane’s university studies.
Dear Diane,Justin and family
We were so sad to hear the news of Jay’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you find comfort, strength and support from the love that surrounds you.
Trudy & Howard Harowitz and family
Dear Diane, Mike, Justin and families:
Bob & I were so very saddened to hear about Jay’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time in your lives.
Bob & Kathy Schwab and family
Dear Diane, Justin and family,
My heart is so very heavy with this very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Sincerely,
Louise Belsey and Family
Dear Family,
Jay was one of my best friends in elementary school. He had such a profound impact on my life and some of my fondest childhood memories were all about my time with Jay. Forever in my heart.