Jay W. Greenlee

Jay William Greenlee, 28, of Clear Lake, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.

Jay was born Oct. 17, 1992, the son of Jerry Jr. and Jolene Greenlee, in Waverly, Iowa. He grew up in Clear Lake and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 2011. Following high school, he attended Ellsworth Community College, in the Equine Management Program, and North Iowa Area Community College, in the Nursing Program.

Jay worked at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center as a certified nursing assistant, and was also a horse enthusiast and horse chiropractor. Horses and the equestrian family were Jay’s love and passion. He was involved in many shows and competitions throughout his life, while also sharing his love and knowledge with youth in the area. Jay was a very caring individual which was shared with his patients and coworkers at the hospital.

Jay is survived by his parents, Jolene (Mark Mahaffey) Greenlee and Jerry (Terri) Greenlee Jr.; brother, Jordan (Kendal) Greenlee and their daughter, Korie Greenlee; grandparents, Elnora (Larry Brown) Michaloff and Joan Greenlee; aunts and uncles, Christopher (Jodi) Charley, Theresia (Julian Ramirez) Charley, Maria (Gus) Farmer, Thomas (Christena) Charley, Laurence (Mary) Brocka, Joel (Roxanne) Greenlee, Justin (Heather) Greenlee and Lewis Michaloff; several cousins; and step-siblings, Luke (Carrie) Mahaffey, Joshua (Julie) Grahlman, Levi (Marissa) Grahlman, Dustin (Amanda) Grahlman and Lucas Grahlman; and step-grandparents, Vern (Connie) Trask.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evert and Eleanor Brocka and Jerry Greenlee, Sr.; and Whitney Mahaffey.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.