John "Jay" Bullock Fewel Jr.

Jay Fewel was the consummate “man’s man,” an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, clamming, and crabbing. These manly pursuits led to his becoming an accomplished cook as well, as he happily prepared the fruits of his labors to share with family and friends. He also enjoyed curating his eclectic collections, which included butterflies, stamps, matchbook covers, decoys, taxidermy, and vintage items.

Jay was proud of being a sixth-generation Oregonian. The eldest son of the late John B. “Jock” and Elizabeth “Libby” Ball Fewel, Jay lived and attended school in southwest Portland, later graduating with a degree in finance from Colorado University. Jay met his future wife, Kerrie Sundeleaf, in Gearhart the summer before college and the two maintained a friendship through the years. They married in 2005.

Jay had a successful career as a Senior Investment Officer with the State of Oregon Treasury, and retired in 2014 after 25 years. His considerable expertise helped guide PERS investments through difficult economic times. His work took him throughout the country, where he forged many lasting friendships. Jay was known worldwide for his “cutting edge” investment strategies.

He was a friend to many, and took the time to reach out to others battling addictions. We take comfort knowing that he spent a relaxing summer immersed in his favorite activities at the coast, relaxing at his vacation home in Gearhart with his wife, friends, and family. He was proud to have snagged the biggest crab of his life this summer.

Jay is survived by his wife, Kerrie; stepchildren Natalie Sept and Christopher Sept; sister, Janet Carlson (John); brother, Richard Fewel (Julie); nieces Kendall, Lauren, and Holly Murphy, and Marissa Fewel; and nephews Stuart Fewel and Cole Carlson.

Please join us for a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Ave., Portland, OR, followed by a reception at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR.

The family suggests memorial contributions to freshwatertrust.org or linesforlife.org.

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