Jay Scott Brownson, age 59, passed away December 27, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana with his loving family by his side.
Jay was born February 8, 1956 in Jamestown, North Dakota, the son of John (Jack) and Ione (Frederick) Brownson. He attended Blacks Kindergarten, Washington Elementary School and Jamestown High School before moving with his parents to Glasgow in 1972. While living in Jamestown he was a cub scout, member of the youth choir of the Presbyterian Church, American Legion Baseball Bat Boy, drummer in the school bands and a high school wrestler. Upon moving to Glasgow he entered high school becoming a drummer in the Scotties School Band, a member of the Speech and Drama Class: where he won several awards. After graduation (Class of 1974) he pursued many interests; selling insurance for several months before returning to Glasgow where he joined rock band as drummer. After traveling with the band for a year, Jay again returned to Glasgow to work for the library and ran the Bookmobile. In 1978 he enrolled at Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he earned a license in Radio & Television Media: a career that he never pursued, instead he became a driving instructor until that company closed. He was hired by Carlyle Plastics (later, Tyco) for the next 15 years. Returning to Glasgow he worked for Pamida and was presently employed by Shopko.
Jay is survived by his mother, Ione Brownson of Glasgow; son, J. D. (Tami) of Brainerd, Minnesota; grandsons; Jay Scott II, Chase, Conner and Caden; brother, John of St. Cloud, Minnesota; nieces, Linsi (David Betz) of Costa Mesa, California, Kari and Sarah Brownson of St. Cloud, Minnesota; special friend, Carole Kickland of Glasgow and may loving cousins.
Jay was preceded in death by his father and two infant brothers.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:30 PM
Friday January 8, 2016
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Avenue North
Glasgow, MT 59230
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:30 PM
Friday January 8, 2016
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Avenue North
Glasgow, MT 59230
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Yvette Klosterman says
I went to high school with Jay. He was so talented and he had a great sense of humor. God be with Jay’s family.
Pam Pisarick says
So sorry to hear about Jay. He was a true gem. Ione and Carol, my thoughts and prayers are for you and all of Jay’s family and friends.
Laurinda (Maine) Flaks says
Jay and I were classmates at Jamestown High. When you were in Jay’s company, you knew you were in for a good time. He kept us entertained with his wit and humor…I think when anyone thinks of Jay, a smile comes to your face and fond memories lighten your heart. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time and bring you peace and comfort.
Brian Kunz says
I’m at a total loss of words. Jay you were a true friend and brother. I will never forget you .
Sandy Kuhn says
Your Northern California family loves you and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Jay was a great guy!!! I will never forget the time during a summer in the 70’s he spent with us. Such good, funny times we had… We somehow got a hold of a wheelchair in Bush Gardens, my cousin Denise and I pushed him around the park laughing we could hardly see… Sure people thought we had been in their beer, after all it was a beer park. But we were just being funny kids having a blast. We also got a hold of some helium balloons, with the combination of 3 silly teenagers pushing a wheelchair, with Minnie Mouse voices. You can only imagine the laughter. We will never forget you Jay Brownson!!! Our love and prayers for Aunt Ione, and John Brownson and their families.
Sincerely,
The Kuhn’s and King’s
Judy Seekins Arnold says
I went to grade school, junior high and high school with Jay. He was my boyfriend in 6th grade and we hung out at Art’s Roller Rink. What everyone has said so far is true, he always had us laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jay’s family and friends.
Rita (weber) Flaig says
Many fun memories with Jay driving around Jamestown in his little brown studebaker.
RIP Jay.
Ken Voigt says
RIP Jay!
Lora Fisher says
I was a classmate of Jay, so sorry for your loss. Lora (Bjugstad) Fisher
Teri Bennett says
Sorry for the lose of Jay- family is in my thought and prayer
Becky (Magstadt) Widmer says
Jay was a classmate of mine in Jamestown he always kept us in stitches in most classes we were in together. Rest in peace Jay.
Becky (Magstadt) Widmer
Chris j Ebertz says
Jay, always the best looking guy in our group. Never, had a boring day with Jay. God Bless the family of Jay Brownson
Jeffery Haas says
Jay, I am floored you never got into the broadcast business…you sure had the wit, humor and personality for it.
You were well loved and had a following at Brown Institute, no doubt about it.
(Side note! Jay was a huge fan of the little blues band I was in back in the Twin Cities.)
I searched for you for years, never finding you, because I kept looking in the broadcast industry rags and listings hoping to find you at a radio or TV station somewhere. No luck on social media either. And now, sadly I found you, but too late.
My memories are similar to everyone else’s…he never ran out of good cheer, lightning retorts and killer humor.
His car, that infernal Fiat X1/9, was a nightmare in the Minnesota winters but Jay handled its innumerable breakdowns with an almost comic “Zen” approach.
I am so sorry this is “a day late and a dollar short”…I always hoped to reconnect with you somehow.
I hope you have some “pull” with The Big Guy Up There…if you do, put in a good word for me, please.
I guarantee you I’ve been putting in a good word about you these past forty years.
Rest in peace, Bird, much love and much respect.
Jeffery Haas – Deep Freeze Films – Whittier CA