Mendon, Utah- Jay V. Wardle Sr, 72, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 in Logan, Utah at Sunshine Terrace Nursing Home.

He was born March 23, 1931, in Roosevelt, Utah, a son of Charles and Mary Wardle. He Married Joyce Duffin Wardle on July 26, 1950, in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple May 29, 1969.

He graduated from West high School in Salt Lake City. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and he served in various church callings.

His early work years were filled with working with his brothers, Union Pacific Railroad, and serving in the US Air Force. He then had the very unique experience of having two very fulfilling careers in his life. He moved his young family to San Bernardino, Calif. and soon made the decision to become a police officer for the San Bernardino Police Dept. He held many positions from patrolman, Identification Bureau, and traffic officer. He then retired on a medical disability and decided it was time to obtain higher education.

Dad and Mom decided to return to their roots in Utah, .where he enrolled at Utah State in Logan, Utah and obtained a teaching degree. He went on to teach school and coach various athletic teams in Arizona. He returned again to Logan to obtain a Masters Degree in School Administration and went to work for the Cache County School District. He loved teaching and working with young people. He held various administrative and teaching positions before his early retirement to take care of mom before her passing.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and a man of many talents.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce in January of 2000, who he lovingly took care of her until her death, his parents, two sisters, and six brothers. He is survived by three sons and a daughter, Jay V. (Janet) Wardle, Hyrum Utah, Jan M. Wardle, Sacramento, Calif., Joel D. (Debbie) Wardle, Mesa, Ariz., Joan M. (Ken) Fry, Fernley Nev.; seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 12 Noon at the Logan City Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, Utah.