Elander, Jay age 89, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Jane and brother Norman. Jay was survived by his daughters Jan (Gregg) Erickson and Deb (John Kephart) Roesler; niece Mary Beth (Brian) Elander Johnson and many friends. He loved life, always had a smile, a laugh and a story to tell. He was as giving in death, as he was in life, and donated his body to the Mayo Clinic for medical education and research. He will be missed greatly by all whose lives he touched. His spirit will be with us forever. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minne-tonka Mills Road, Hopkins, MN 55343. Visitation at 11a.m and service at 12 p.m. Memorials preferred to Mayo Clinic, Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Gethsemane Lutheran Church Memorial Foundation.