Jay F. Ehlers

Jay F. Ehlers, 81, returned to his Heavenly home and the arms of his beloved wife, Red, March 1, 2016. Jay was born in Salt Lake City, and was a 48-year resident of Las Vegas. A veteran of the Korean War, he later retired from the North Las Vegas Police Department as a K-9 officer and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was also preceded in death by his son, Scott Nelson; and grandsons, Chris Rock and Jayson Nelson. Jay is survived by children, Cathy Rock (Stan), Mark Ehlers (Brenda), RaShell Windholz (Gary) and Mary Jo Corey; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be noon-12:45 p.m. Saturday, March12, with services following at 1 p.m., both at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 801 Arrowhead Trail, Henderson, NV 89002. Burial following at 2:30 p.m. at Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park, 1216 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV 89101.

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