Jay Allen Robertson

Jay Allen Robertson, 84, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021. Jay was born in Great Falls and graduated from Stanford High School. He joined the Montana Air National Guard at 17 and retired after 37 years. He was proud to have achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He also ran an after-hours washer and dryer repair business for 40 years. He actively supported numerous community groups. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and Moose Clubs and various military organizations. He was a lifetime member and treasurer of Montana Pioneer Classic Auto Club and was very active in the local Skunk Wagon Car Club. Jay became involved in the Credit Union movement in 1963 and was on the board of directors for over 30 years for the MANG (now Russell Country Federal Credit Union) credit union. He was also active in the Westside Methodist Church. Jay and his wife, Helen spent 20 winters in Yuma and have traveled all over the world. He was a family man who enjoyed camping, fishing, and bowling. He was a computer enthusiast from the early days of desktop computers and continued learning about the latest technological tools for the rest of his life. He used this computer knowledge to research family history and genealogy. He is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 65 years; three children, Sharon Trudo, Wayne Robertson, and Lisa Wildey; five grandchildren, James, Rachel, Matthew, Miles, and Grant; sister, Ivalee Golberg; and brother, Dale Robertson. A private funeral service for family will be held at Westside Methodist Church on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be live streamed and available later at vimeo.com/westsidemethodistchurch. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Westside Methodist Church of Great Falls.