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dray · 08-31-2007, 06:30 PM

Last night I was notified of the passing of my good friend and mentor.

Jay for those of you that did not know her , she was a very colorful woman with a unforgettable laugh. She took me under her wings and taught me so much when no one else had time. She had more knowledge than all the yorkie people put together.

She had some of the top winning dogs in the Beagle ring , Afgan and Shih Tzu and last the Yorkie Ring. She always said what she was thinking, never minced words. If you could not handle the answer you shouldn't ask the question.

The first time I met Jay she had already taken ill , but that did not stop her from teaching me , I spent many nights sitting on her bed and talking and watching video's . The nights would go on into the wee hours of the morning. I would be so tired after a weekend with Jay. I was not the only one she gave her time to, there were many others. To get to know Jay is to love her.

Jay had the ability to take a dog and make it look stunning, she could color, trim and show like no other and she was proud of her artistic ability. She never hid anything . She was strong and smart and so much fun to be with.

I know I am rambling, but tonight I am a bit sad , but I can still hear her laughter and it makes me smile with my tears.

I have her phone # in speed dial so I can call her to keep her updated on the wins at the shows, now she can look down and watch for her self.

My first home bred Champion was sired by her Ch. Montclair Bullet Proof and I will always be thankful for all her help.

Rest in Peace Jay

YorkieRose · 08-31-2007, 06:32 PM

Jay was a super nice person..had a true love for the breed and protected it with passion. Her articles in the Yoekie mags were always instruction and entertaining..

BamaFan121s · 08-31-2007, 06:53 PM

I am very sorry to hear this. It is very sad indeed to hear of the passing of such a pioneer and promoter of the Yorkie breed. My sympathy goes out to you and those whom were close to her.
I hope that dedicated breeders like you Debbie will continue to do her line proud be a testament for her hard work and dedication to the breed.

Mardelin · 08-31-2007, 07:08 PM

Deb,

I too heard this sad news on a list that we are both on. What a wonderful, artistic and dedicated woman. She as others of her era have that same stuff that only the best have. I too am privledged to have some of that Montclair blood in my line. I will hold it dear and treat it with the respect, honor and trust that such a great breeder is entitled to.

As each one of these greats pass on I can only hope that there is someone worthy to fill their shoes, if that is possible.

We lost Terri Schumsky, Laniee and now Jay....

I will miss her reprinted articles in YT

Mary

PeanutPoohBear · 08-31-2007, 07:17 PM

Sorry for your loss

God Bless You
Crystal,Josh, and Peanut Pooh Bear

Mardelin · 08-31-2007, 07:18 PM

The yorkie world has lost another great one.

yorkiekist · 08-31-2007, 08:03 PM

Jay will be very missed. I never got to meet her, but loved her dogs and articles that she wrote for The Yorkshire Terrier Magazine. Alot of my stock goes back to her dogs. Another wonderful, dedicated breeder of Yorkies is gone. Its a sad day. Lynn

yorkiegirl2 · 08-31-2007, 09:57 PM

I'm so sorry you lost such a special friend.
Sounds like she was a wonder person and mentor to you.

Susan123 · 09-01-2007, 03:33 AM

Thanks for letting us young ones know her through everyone's words. Thank goodness her teachings and passion didn't die, they live on in the ones that she mentored all over the Yorkie world, she left a great legacy.

crystalsmom · 09-01-2007, 05:23 AM

So very sorry to hear of her passing and that you lost your mentor and dear friend.

I never met her in person but loved her dogs and the wonderful informative articles she wrote in the Yorkshire Terrier Magazine and her quick wit. My Crystal has her Am.Can. Ch. Montclair The Devil Himself very close in her pedigree.

I was sure the "Devil" was on a cover and yet with all the 'mags' I have I can not find it. I can see that little dog like it was yesterday.

Little Bit · 09-01-2007, 05:56 AM

I am sorry to hear of her passing. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman and a good friend. Hopefully I can still learn from her articles and through those of you that knew her. I am sorry you lost such a great friend, Debbie. You have been such a friend to me. I wouldn't have my two little ones if you hadn't taught and encouraged me like you did and then you were there for advice late at night when they were born. I think you are carrying on her legacy! A sincere thank you to you and all the other wonderful breeders who are not too busy to share your knowledge and help a new comer!

dray · 09-01-2007, 06:56 AM

I just wanted to thank everyone for all their nice words about Jay, I don't think there is going to be a service for her so I thought this would be a way of sharing how I felt about her and to let every one do the same.

She will live on in a lot of us and in the dogs she produced , what a great legacy she has left behind.

I have had a few mentors in my time showing dogs and it has taught me to give back what I can. Nancy you are very welcome and I do feel a bit responsible for your babies, you were a good student!!!

It takes a great deal of time to be a mentor, if you have someone that is teaching you, you are very lucky.

Yorkiekids · 09-01-2007, 08:11 AM

May she be in God's loving arms. So sorry for your loss.

Trish in Calif · 09-02-2007, 08:53 PM

Debbie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. From all I have heard about her, the dog world has lost a wonderful resource and a great lady. I wish I could have know her.
Sincerely,
Trish

Rae Rae · 09-02-2007, 08:59 PM

I'm sorry for your loss

I haven't heard of her, but from what you've said she sounds like a great person.

08-31-2007, 06:30 PM	#1
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,040	God Speed Jay Ammon Last night I was notified of the passing of my good friend and mentor. Jay for those of you that did not know her , she was a very colorful woman with a unforgettable laugh. She took me under her wings and taught me so much when no one else had time. She had more knowledge than all the yorkie people put together. She had some of the top winning dogs in the Beagle ring , Afgan and Shih Tzu and last the Yorkie Ring. She always said what she was thinking, never minced words. If you could not handle the answer you shouldn't ask the question. The first time I met Jay she had already taken ill , but that did not stop her from teaching me , I spent many nights sitting on her bed and talking and watching video's . The nights would go on into the wee hours of the morning. I would be so tired after a weekend with Jay. I was not the only one she gave her time to, there were many others. To get to know Jay is to love her. Jay had the ability to take a dog and make it look stunning, she could color, trim and show like no other and she was proud of her artistic ability. She never hid anything . She was strong and smart and so much fun to be with. I know I am rambling, but tonight I am a bit sad , but I can still hear her laughter and it makes me smile with my tears. I have her phone # in speed dial so I can call her to keep her updated on the wins at the shows, now she can look down and watch for her self. My first home bred Champion was sired by her Ch. Montclair Bullet Proof and I will always be thankful for all her help. Rest in Peace Jay __________________ Debbie Ray www.sumtoiyorkies.com

08-31-2007, 06:32 PM	#2
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	Jay Jay was a super nice person..had a true love for the breed and protected it with passion. Her articles in the Yoekie mags were always instruction and entertaining.. __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

08-31-2007, 06:53 PM	#3
BamaFan121s YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,795	I am very sorry to hear this. It is very sad indeed to hear of the passing of such a pioneer and promoter of the Yorkie breed. My sympathy goes out to you and those whom were close to her. I hope that dedicated breeders like you Debbie will continue to do her line proud be a testament for her hard work and dedication to the breed. __________________ ...........Misty........... Trixie * Lexi * Chipsie Last edited by BamaFan121s; 08-31-2007 at 06:55 PM.

08-31-2007, 07:08 PM	#4
Mardelin YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,923	Deb, I too heard this sad news on a list that we are both on. What a wonderful, artistic and dedicated woman. She as others of her era have that same stuff that only the best have. I too am privledged to have some of that Montclair blood in my line. I will hold it dear and treat it with the respect, honor and trust that such a great breeder is entitled to. As each one of these greats pass on I can only hope that there is someone worthy to fill their shoes, if that is possible. We lost Terri Schumsky, Laniee and now Jay.... I will miss her reprinted articles in YT Mary __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers* Last edited by Mardelin; 08-31-2007 at 07:12 PM.

08-31-2007, 07:17 PM	#5
PeanutPoohBear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently moving to Plano, IL Posts: 195	Sorry for your loss God Bless You Crystal,Josh, and Peanut Pooh Bear __________________ Yorkshire Terrier Club of Illinois ytci.org

08-31-2007, 07:18 PM	#6
Mardelin YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,923	The yorkie world has lost another great one. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

08-31-2007, 08:03 PM	#7
yorkiekist YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,993	Jay Jay will be very missed. I never got to meet her, but loved her dogs and articles that she wrote for The Yorkshire Terrier Magazine. Alot of my stock goes back to her dogs. Another wonderful, dedicated breeder of Yorkies is gone. Its a sad day. Lynn

08-31-2007, 09:57 PM	#8
yorkiegirl2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,736	I'm so sorry you lost such a special friend. Sounds like she was a wonder person and mentor to you.

09-01-2007, 03:33 AM	#9
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,377	Thanks for letting us young ones know her through everyone's words. Thank goodness her teachings and passion didn't die, they live on in the ones that she mentored all over the Yorkie world, she left a great legacy.

09-01-2007, 05:23 AM	#10
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	So very sorry to hear of her passing and that you lost your mentor and dear friend. I never met her in person but loved her dogs and the wonderful informative articles she wrote in the Yorkshire Terrier Magazine and her quick wit. My Crystal has her Am.Can. Ch. Montclair The Devil Himself very close in her pedigree. I was sure the "Devil" was on a cover and yet with all the 'mags' I have I can not find it. I can see that little dog like it was yesterday. __________________ Joan

09-01-2007, 05:56 AM	#11
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,137	I am sorry to hear of her passing. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman and a good friend. Hopefully I can still learn from her articles and through those of you that knew her. I am sorry you lost such a great friend, Debbie. You have been such a friend to me. I wouldn't have my two little ones if you hadn't taught and encouraged me like you did and then you were there for advice late at night when they were born. I think you are carrying on her legacy! A sincere thank you to you and all the other wonderful breeders who are not too busy to share your knowledge and help a new comer! __________________ *Blue Sky Yorkies* "Lots of Love in a Little Package" Click Here for Washable Potty Pads and Belly Bands

09-01-2007, 06:56 AM	#12
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,040	I just wanted to thank everyone for all their nice words about Jay, I don't think there is going to be a service for her so I thought this would be a way of sharing how I felt about her and to let every one do the same. She will live on in a lot of us and in the dogs she produced , what a great legacy she has left behind. I have had a few mentors in my time showing dogs and it has taught me to give back what I can. Nancy you are very welcome and I do feel a bit responsible for your babies, you were a good student!!! It takes a great deal of time to be a mentor, if you have someone that is teaching you, you are very lucky. __________________ Debbie Ray www.sumtoiyorkies.com

09-01-2007, 08:11 AM	#13
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	May she be in God's loving arms. So sorry for your loss. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

09-02-2007, 08:53 PM	#14
Trish in Calif Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walnut Creek,CA Posts: 35	Debbie, I'm so sorry for your loss. From all I have heard about her, the dog world has lost a wonderful resource and a great lady. I wish I could have know her. Sincerely, Trish

09-02-2007, 08:59 PM	#15
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,756	I'm sorry for your loss I haven't heard of her, but from what you've said she sounds like a great person.