Jay Charles Ostvig

Jay Charles Ostvig formerly of Moscow, Idaho passed away on June 27, 2022 At Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene surrounded by his family.

Jay was born in Watertown, MN on October 15, 1971. He was raised in Mound, Minnesota and spent his youth there, graduating from Mound High School. He served a mission in Montana for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He began his college career next, earning a bachelors degree from the University of Phoenix and then an MBA from Northwest Nazarene University.

Words fall short and cannot express the loss we feel and the love we have for Jay.  He was taught that actions are the true measure by which we are judged and this was how he lived and he enjoyed helping everyone around him. Family was everything to Jay. He spoke often about his children and their activities and accomplishments. Jay was a leader and excelled in all things that he committed to. Jay's great example of service and fellowship was felt by so many in his life.  His energy for life was electrifying, even contagious.  Jay could be found talking with anyone about any number of subjects he never knew a stranger. Jay will be greatly missed.

Jay is survived by his wife, Jennifer, children McKinley, Bergan, Traye, Lucas, & Natasha, sister Marianne, brothers Michael & David, a large loving family that includes too many relatives/in-laws to list, and countless friends. Preceding Jay in death are his father and mother Jack and Gunnel.

There will be a public visitation held at Short’s Funeral Chapel July 5, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Viewing will also be held on July 6, 2022 in the relief society room of the LDS Blaine Street Building located at 1657 S. Blaine St in Moscow, Idaho at 9:30 AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Grave dedication will take place in the Moscow City Cemetery following the funeral service.

A memorial will also be held in Maple Plain, MN on July 20th 4 pm - 8 pm at Lake Independence/Baker Park Reserve - Driftwood Pavilion