Jay Douglas, our handsome son and grandson, was born to Denise and Doug Grandchamp on October 9, 1991. He tragically passed away on the evening of Monday, February 29, 2016. He was 24 years old.
Jay was baptized, received his First Communion and Confirmation at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. He grew up and attended schools in Poplar and Frontier. During his short life, Jay was employed by the Fort Peck Rural Water Supply Program, Fort Peck Tribes Natural Resources Program where he worked alongside of his dad. He also worked for Culbertson Plumbing and Air and with the Fort Peck Housing Authority for 2 summers.
Jay loved spending time fishing in the summers, playing video games with his cousin DJ, visiting with family, and hanging out with his friends when he would make it in to town.
Jay is survived by his three daughters, Johnnie, Joshelle, and Allie; his mom, Denise; dad, Doug (Willow); brothers, Adam, Doug Jr., and Jesse; sisters, Tina (Michael) and Honey; grandmothers, Trivian Grainger, Janice (Woody) White Eagle-Johnson, Marquieta (Tom) Colgan, Margie (Jeff) Stump, Marilee Buckles, Sheila Greybull and Florence White Eagle; grandfathers, Ronnie Grainger, Maynard Blackdog, and Morris Buckles; aunts, Dawn Grainger, Susie Perry, Jo Ellen Grandchamp, Peggy Martin, Shelley Johnston, and Leah Grandchamp; uncles, David Grainger, Daniel Grainger, Robin Perry, Dale Grandchamp, and James Grandchamp; special cousins, Jordan (Dale) Grainger, DJ Grainger, Gavyn Grainger, and Ashton Grainger; his longtime sitter/second mom, Judy Strauser; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Jay’s extended families include the White Eagles, Boxers, Perrys, Smiths, and Bauers.
Preceding him in death were his grandpas, Howard “Buddy” Grainger, Dusette Grandchamp, Thurman White Eagle; grandmas, Barbara Grandchamp, Mona Blackdog, Annette Boxer, and Bonnie “Chickie” Weinberger.
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 5, 2016
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 5, 2016
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Lucy Redekopp says
Denise & Trivian and family so sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Ardey Boxer says
Sending all of you prayers at this difficult time…..my thoughts are with you all…..Denise, Trivian, Doug and families……..May our Creator give you comfort………
jordis ferguson says
hugs sent in love to you Denise, I loved working with him at the Boys &
Girls club he was a great kid Jordy
James Steele, Jr says
My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Jay.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
Our condolences to Denise and family, so sorry for your loss. Praying for strength and healing, God bless you all.
Warren Means & Margarett Campbell says
Denise, Doug and all his family, we are so so sorry about your loss. There just aren’t any words to address this big loss.
SHARON GRANBOIS says
To Jays family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss of your loved one…I can only pray that time will lessen this terrible loss of yours.
Carlos J BuckElk | Dallas, Texas says
My condolences to your families
Peggy martin says
My prayers are with you brother Doug have the faith love you.
Denise my prayers are with you as well .
Love you both?
Peggy martin says
Jay
From cousins :
Have not seen you in a while but remember you as a baby!
Send our love and hugs to you uncle Doug and Aunt Denice in your time of loss Mike Campbell – Colette Rinninger
Paulette Patterson-Michele Parker and Mitchell Martin
Love you