- Date Of Birth: December 1, 1944
- Date Of Death: February 11, 2022
- State: Idaho
Jayson Lee Balch, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 5 2022 in Grangeville, ID. Jay was born on December 1, 1944, in Vancouver, WA to Clyde and Connie Balch.
Jay left behind the love of his life, Diane R. Balch (Poulsen), they were happily married for 52 years. He was an amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle and mentor who left behind 2 beloved daughters, Sheri R. Huston and Shay Maestas (Joe), 5 grandsons, Tyson L. Huston, Clinton J. Huston, Joseph D, Joshua A. (Amy), and Brandon M. Maestas and one great granddaughter, Jordyn I. Maestas, as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends that he considered family, along with his ever-loving dog Mimi.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kaye Ryder (Balch) as well as his grandparents and his beloved dog, Elvis.
Having grown up in Packwood, WA, graduated from Woodland High School in 1962, Jay was drafted into the military, serving as an Army M.P. in Germany for two years where he made lifelong friends.
