Ted Jayo

John Theodoer "Ted" Jayo, of Grand View, was born in Boise on June 23, 1931, to Frank and Frances Jayo, immigrants from the Basque Country. He passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Hagerman.

Ted lived in Oreana until he was a sophomore in high school, at which time he went to Filer and lived with his older sister and husband, Annie and Kern Thurman. Ted participated in football, track, drama and a speaking choir while he was a Filer Wildcat.

Ted proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He and his Marine buddy, Joe Gonzales, remained lifelong friends.

Ted married Vera Lea Shaw on Dec. 21, 1957. They spent their early married years in Murphy, Caldwell, and Marsing. In 1973, they moved to Grand View to work on the family farm. Vera Lea still resides in their home at Grand View.

Ted was an avid sportsman and loved spending time with his family. He especially loved deer hunting and fishing with his children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. His sanctuary was the cabin at Meadow Creek. His children affectionately called him "the mountain goat" because he could out-hike all of them, seeking the best fishing hole.

Ted attended activities in which all of his kids and grandkids were participating. Ted loved football and enjoyed watching all of the boys play from "the best seat in the house" as part of the chain crew for Rimrock High School.

Ted was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served his communities as a 4-H leader, volunteer fireman/EMT, fire commissioner and with the Lions Club.

Ted (Dad, Aixtexte, and Uncle Ted) is survived by: his wife, Vera Lea, and their children, Jeff (Karrie) Jayo of Hagerman; Jana (Jeff) Cole of Gooding; Julie Jayo of Halfway, Ore.; and John Jayo of Davis Creek, Calif.; his brother, Dick (Barbara) Jayo, of Murphy; his sister, Jo McRae, of Spokane, Wash.; and a brother-in-law, Arlie (Linda) Shaw, of Mountain Home. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Ted was preceded in death by: his parents; his in-laws, Morgan and Gertrude Shaw; his siblings and spouses of his siblings, Annie and Kern Thurman; Mary and Tony Aquiso; Frank and Maxine Jayo; Fred Jayo; Irene Parker Doherty and Lew Parker; Jerry McRae; Gene Jayo; and brother-in-law Darrol Shaw.

A viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. A rosary will immediately follow the viewing. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Mountain Home. Graveside services will conclude at Riverside Cemetery in Grand View.

The family wants to thank the entire staff at Stonebridge Assisted Living in Hagerman for the special care they provided for Dad for the past 1.5 years. A special thank you is also extended to Dr. Michael Koelsch for the many years of care that he provided while Dad was home and after he moved to Stonebridge.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice, and condolence's can be emailed to veralejayo@hotmail.com.