It is with much sadness I report that our family, all of us who work to protect people from radon, has learned of Jay Bauder's passing.
Jay was a true professional who not only was always open to learning, developing a high level of expertise sought out by other experts, but also was kind and generous in sharing his knowledge with others--not that he didn't know when a witty or biting remark might be well-deserved. But more than all of that, Jay had a great heart--for our shared work to fight radon, for his colleagues, and for the people whose lives he worked to save.
To those who remember his work on the AARST Board and expert committees, Jay has made his last "Motion to Adjourn," but for once I do not rise to second it.
Jay F. Bauder, 61, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Lancaster to Fred and Vivian E. (Metzler) Bauder of Akron. Jay was a graduate of Ephrata High School and Millersville University and played football for both. He also played semi-pro football for York Lions.
He was the owner/operator of Bauder Basement Systems and organized benefit motorcycle runs in his free time. In addition to his parents, Jay is survived by 2 sons, Dalton and Clayton Bauder; sister-in-law, Barbara L. (Good) Bauder; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph C. Bauder. A Life Celebration will be held at a later date.
A private graveside service will be held in the Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial contributions in Jay's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 38148-0142 or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA, 19178-1352.
I am grateful for the gift of our colleague, Jay. Let's honor his spirit and friendship with others in our radon community and beyond. Thank you, Jay, for your presence,