Jeremy Ray Witt, 37

Jeremy Ray “Jay” Witt, 37, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Sandpoint.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene on Highway 95 north of Sandpoint. The pastors with the Church of the Nazarene will officiate.

Jay was born March 11, 1971, in Sandpoint to Gary and Candy Witt.

Jay grew up in Bonners Ferry, graduating from Bonners Ferry High School in 1989.  He attended North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene and served with the Army during peacetime.

In 1998, Jay moved to Sandpoint and married Kathleen Maisel on Dec. 18, 1999.

He worked for Unicep Corp. and was currently employed by Litehouse Custom Printing.

Jay was a member of Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene.

He enjoyed music, playing guitar and participating in outdoor activities and sports.

Jay is survived by his wife; sons Michael Witt of Sandpoint and Mason Witt of Coeur d’Alene; his father, Gary Witt of Green River, Wyo.; his mother, Candy Smith, of Bonners Ferry; grandmothers Joyce Gross of Bonners Ferry and Luella Witt of Boise; brothers Wayne Witt of Kennewick, Wash. and Josh Witt; sister Denise Koberstein of  Pomeroy, Wash. and Heather Witt; in-laws Rod and Margaret Maisel of Sandpoint; and nieces and nephews.

Jay was preceded in death by his two grandfathers.

Family and friends can sign Jay’s online guestbook at  www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Coffelt Funeral Service in Sandpoint handled arrangements.