Jay Aaron Ovitt, age 69, of Faribault, MN, gained his wings, after an extended illness, on February 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Jay was born on December 17, 1955 in Bottineau, ND. Jay grew up in ND and MT. He graduated from Argusville High School in 1974. After graduation he moved to Plains, MT. He loved the mountains, and hunting elk and deer. Jay met his wife Brenda Low in 1976 in Plains, MT. They were married in 1977. They have 2 daughters Nicole & Sarah. Jay was very dedicated to his family. He worked at the sawmill in MT and oil fields in ND before moving to Faribault, MN. Jay worked at Crown Cork & Seal until his retirement in 2006. He also worked for a couple of farmers part time outside of Faribault. He then managed a couple of apartment buildings until his illness in 2017.
Jay loved spending time with his grandkids and was very devoted to them. Jay enjoyed playing horseshoes & bowling, and he won many tournaments. Jay loved camping and teaching some of the grandkids to drive. Jay had a wonderful smile, sense of humor, and was very kindhearted. He loved to make people laugh.
Jay is survived by his wife Brenda of 48 years; daughters, Nicole Crust of Minneapolis, MN and Sarah (Jason) Dunn of Faribault, MN; 4 grandkids, Summer (Roman) Lopez of CO, Devon Dunn (girlfriend Chloe) of Owatonna, MN, Alizea Dunn and Adrianna Dunn of Faribault MN; siblings, Rod of Bottineau, ND, Dennis (Helen) of Plains, MT, Tim (Karen) of Kenosha WI, Lona (Lowell) of Thief River Falls, MN, Winne (Steve) of Plains, MT, Linda of Plains, MT, Merilyn (Jim) of Warroad, MN, Susan (Mike) of Fargo ND, and Glen of Billings, MT; in-laws, Robert & Sheri Low, Barbara & Clint Larson, Kris (Mark), Cheri (Calvin), Jeff; Laurie (Jamie), Mike (Danielle), and Josh (Melissa); and many nieces and nephews.
Jay is preceded in death by his grandson, Murdoch Crust; parents; Gary, Allen, Kathy (Ronnie), and Doug (Robin).
Arrangements are being made through Rochester Cremation Services. Memories and condolences of Jay may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Service & Celebration of Life will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Mill City Senior Living 1520 17th Street NW, Faribault, MN, in the community room.
I loved his sense of humor he will always be in my thoughts.
Many memories from Uncle Jay from the time he lived with us and we developed a love for a goulash we called “Jays special”. Also the many many laughs with him and his family. I also cherish the time and memories from when I stayed with them for about 1month until I got settled in Minnesota before moving to South Florida.
Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your memory lives within me, forever in my heart, uncle. R.I.P. Uncle Jay❤️✝️
i love you grandpaaa!! Ill think about all of our memories together, I couldnt ask for a better grandfather! Until we meet again grandpa I love you so much!
He will be missed by many family and friends in our prayers miss you jay
Jay was a classmate at Argusville High School and a very good friend when he lived near Argusville. He will be missed.
I’ll never forget Jay’s bright smile. He spent quite a bit of time just hanging out in our back 40. He was a great friend to my dad, Scott. Always friendly, great sense of humor and laugh. I specifically remember him coming out, unloading his scooter and giving my son (Jay and Brenda had lovingly nicknamed him little six) a ride around the property. Full of giggles. Rest in paradise, Jay
I have so many memories that include you and Jay. Picnic and horseshoes and Lenway’s 4th of July, Geneva, camping, and just being together. I am blessed to have y’all as such close, dear friends. Y’all are family. So much love ❤️