Date Of Birth: March 3, 1947
Date Of Death: August 30, 2009
Joseph “Jay” W. Hale, 62, passed away in his home with his wife Virginia, and family at his side on August 30, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Marie (Feld) Hale. After attending Loyola, he became a Life Underwriter and met his wife, Virginia at Combined Insurance and married on April 26, 1973. He worked in the Insurance industry for more than thirty years and was heavily involved with many aspects of the industry. He was one of seven original sponsor Companies of NAILBA, a member of Indiana Home Office Life Underwriters Association, Midwest Home Office Association, and was a founding member of Impaired Risk Underwriters Association.He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Virginia (Williamson) Hale, three children, Laura, Jason, and Aaron (wife, Kristen), granddaughter Adriana Marie; brother Paul (wife, Donna) Hale. A gathering for family and close friends will be held at his daughter’s home on Saturday, September 5th, 2009.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Ben Begley says
I remember meeting Jay when he first started at State Life many years ago. I also had the pleasure of meeting and working with his son Jason when we both worked together at Conseco. I was always impressed with Jay’s underwriting knowledge and skill. He will be missed.
Arliss Armstrong says
I knew Jay from his underwriting days at State Life where we shared many conversations. He was always such a joy to talk to and had such a great sense of humor. My prayer for you is that God’s love will hold you in this time of your great loss.
Sue Waskom says
To Jay’s Family
He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched both professionally and personally. I will especially miss the twinkle in his eyes and his ability to make me smile.
Bruce and Rose Bartosik says
To the entire Hale family, our deepest sympathies. To my long time friend Paul, losing your brother is difficult and you are in our thoughts. While “J” was older than us and we hung around with different friends, I know he still probably thinks I am at fault for knocking over the mirror dresser when we all helped he and Ginny move. I hope he forgave me in time (even though the wind did it) and can laugh about it. He is in a better place now and all of you are in our prayers.
Vernita Crowe says
To the Family of Jay Hale- He always had a way of making you laugh, even if you didn’t feel like it! He was a nice man to work for. May God comfort you in your time of sorry.Vernita Crowe
Deborah Farlow says
I am so sorry to hear of Jay’s passing. Jay and I worked together at Jackson National Life in Lansing Michigan as well as State Life Ins in Indianapolis. Jay was always full of life and pranks—he loved to pull a good one on someone and then would sit back and watch.
Jay will be missed by all of us.
Jay have a restfull time.
Deb
Karen Mosier says
Jay, you will be missed. Thanks for all the memories!Karen Mosier
Peter Donio says
I knew Jay for 30 yrs as a personal friend and a business associate. He was a member of The Impaired Risk Underwriting Association. he had a very dry sense of humor and would always be willing to listen. Via Con Dios my friend
Bob Embrey says
To Jay’s Family,
I met Jay in the late ’70’s, he was truly one of the funniest people I ever met. We were young underwriter’s trying to figure out which case was true & which case was fiction.
Jay, thanks for the memories & the stories, you will be missed.
Frank Wilcox says
Jay was a true and valued friend. He was always very supportive of his family and freinds, and a man of great character always true to his word. He had one of the funniest senses of humor of anyone I have ever known. I will miss him. FW
The Koltons says
Our condolences to the Hale family. With deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Jay.
Ron Hagelman says
Honor,Integrity and Character were always more than words to Jay.Brilliant underwriter and poor sufferer of fools.Brokerage is really only about keeping your word and Jay was a Brokerage man who always kept that faith. We will all miss you.
Jimmye Frederick says
To the Hale family;Jay was wonderful to work with in my short time at State Life. He was a prankster and someone we could always rely on. I pray your good memories bring you comfort.Keeping the faith,Jimmye Frederick
Joe Rose Marie Meier says
Dear Ginny and Family. Just learned of Jay’s passing and send our deepest sympathy. I am so glad he got to enjoy his granddaughter for a little while. Paul, you were truly a dedicated brother. Having recently lost my sister Marilyn I have a sense of the loss you are experiencing now. Your relief comes in knowing that Jay is no longer suffering. The battle is over.
Joe and Rose Marie Meier
Jennifer Gurdak says
Dear Ginny and Family,
Just found this news online. So very sorry for your loss. I hope your many warm memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Jen, Dave, Kelly, Joe and Mia Gurdak
Nicole Bieker says
I would like to offer my sincere sympathies to the entire Hale family. May the memory of Mr. Hale comfort you and the sympathy of friends sustain you all in this time of sorrow. I didn’t know him very well, but I know he will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. I know this is a difficult time, but I pray that God keeps you all close to Him now and forever.My sincere sympathies,Nicole Bieker