Jay Eldorus Loveland, 87 of Twin Groves, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home.

He was born on July 22, 1929 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Charles Bertrum and Vera Jane Davis Loveland.

Jay graduated from South Fremont High School and was Golden Glove boxing champion. He attended Ricks College (now BYU Idaho).

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served with the Boy Scouts for many years.

He served in the Korean War as part of the 116th Engineer Combat Battalion. He received the Korean War Medal and Bronze Star

He married Shirley Ruth Brandley on June 10, 1952. They were later divorced. He married Helen Ardis Pitman Bradshaw on November 1, 1963 in St. Anthony.

He was a life long dairy farmer.

Camping with his girls and hunting & fishing with his wife and children were some of his most enjoyable pastimes.

He is survived by children, Brenda Kay Bradshaw (James Howard) Martin, of Magnolia, AL; Susan Elaine Bradshaw (James Herbert) Chase, of St. Anthony, ID; Lora Lee Bradshaw, of St. Anthony, ID; Valerie Jean Bradshaw (Phillip W.) Baker, of Teton, ID; Cherie Ann Loveland (Randy) Flick, of West Valley, UT; Shauna Rae Bradshaw (David) Raby, of Wallsburg, UT; Karen Sue Loveland (Gary) Weaver, of Magnolia, TX; Laurie Loveland (Lynn) Carlson, of St. Anthony, ID; Barbara Lynn Bradshaw (Randal) Morris, of Arimo, ID; Michael Jay (Norese Parker) Loveland, of St. Anthony, ID; 63 grandchildren; 107 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Dexter of Rupert, ID; and a brother, Charles Loveland of Flagstaff, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen, his parents and 2 sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Anthony LDS Stake Center with Bishop Wade Geisler officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Bert Flamm Mortuary.