Jay Jeffers

Jay Jeffers, 84, of Breezy Point, passed away November 12, 2023, at Senior Class Community in Pequot Lakes.  Jay was born July 13, 1939, in Austin Minnesota, to Roy Jeffers and Winifred (Johnston) Jeffers.  He attended Austin High School.  He joined the Navy in 1957 and spent over three years stationed in Japan.  Jay attended Mankato State College and eventually turned to truck driving. He spent most of his life driving truck, owning a trucking company and in later years driving a shuttle.  Jay enjoyed hunting and fishing, but in his later years kept busy trout fishing, playing 500 in Pine River and the Senior Center and going to the casino.  

Jay is survived by his wife, Lorinda; daughter, Andrea Nelson (Tom); sons, Jason and Kris; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.