We just heard some sad news from our friend Bryan Bendix (Diamond Knot Brewing) regarding a longtime friend of the Washington brewing industry — Jay Fairchild has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jay’s many friends and his family. Here’s the news from Bryan:
My friend, Jay Fairchild passed away this morning at Seattle VA hospital at 45 years old. Jay was the former manager of the Parkway tavern in Tacoma, he also worked at Snoqualmie brewing and at Aviator Brewing in Woodinville. Jay had battled cancer for many years. Please raise a glass in his memory today.
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Jay was a good freind of mine as well. Here is some more info on a celebration of his life on January 9th, hopefully you get it in time.
Jay Fairchild
Those wanting to share in the memory of our good friend Jay are invited to a celebration of his life this Saturday, January 9th, 2pm to 8pm at the Tacoma Outboard Association at 646 Wilton Road, Tacoma. It’s a potluck and a wake, so bring food and an ability to drink.