Jay David Bulfer

July 22, 1957 - January 24, 2019

Jay D. "Jaybird" Bulfer, age 61, of Amboy, died January 24, 2019, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born July 22, 1957, in Mendota, the son of Gilbert and Mary Rita (Fitzgerald) Bulfer. Jay was a Forklift Mechanic for Del Monte Foods in Mendota for 43 years prior to his retirement in 2017. Jay enjoyed playing pool, hunting, riding his motorcycle, drawing, and fishing with his granddaughter. He married Vicky Anderson in Dixon on October 9, 1974. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; his son David Bulfer; his brother Steve Bulfer; his father-in-law Leonard "Andy" Anderson; and his brother-in-law Randy Anderson. Survivors include his wife Vicky of Amboy; his daughter Becky (Jeremiah) Nantz of Amboy; his granddaughter Summer Marie; 3 brothers Paul (Pam) Bulfer of Missouri, Dan (Cindy) Anderson and Mike (Mary) Anderson both of Amboy; his mother-in-law Gloria Anderson of Amboy; his best friends Brad Kessel and Chuck Jeanblanc both of Amboy; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy with Rev. Chuck Jeanblanc, officiating. Fellowship meal will follow at the Sublette Community Building. Cremation will follow with burial of cremains at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Sublette. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home. A memorial has been established.