Jayson Alcorn
March 10, 2015
Jayson Alcorn
Ankeny
Jayson Alcorn, 66, passed away at his home in Ankeny on March 10, 2015. He was born to Donald and Harriett Alcorn on March 21, 1948.
Jayson was a musician’s musician. He was a self-employed musician his entire life from country to jazz. Playing praise music in church ignited a spark in him to worship and express himself in a new way. Aside from music, he enjoyed working on Alfa Romeo cars in his spare time. He was a true handy man, he always had a solution to the problem. He loved all animals and enjoyed the variety that visited his yard.
He worked at DMACC for more than 20 years as a computer technician to head of the department.
Jayson is survived by his wife, Julie Quick-Alcorn; daughter, Larissa (Joshua Brauwerman) Alcorn; grandchildren, Jadyn and Noah; nephews and niece, Andy, Timothy, Matt, Dan and Hannah; mother in law, Mitzi Quick, and sister in law, Jari (DJ) Sinnwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church on SW Walnut in Ankeny, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Creature Comforts or Animal Lifeline.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pamela (Allen) Burnough
04/23/2015
My sincere condolences. I am shocked and deeply sorry to hear of Jays passing. He was a dearly loved friend, and the best guitar player Des Moines has seen. He will be missed!
Luann Grimm ( Quick)
03/16/2015
Julie,I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Jayson.Sending love and prayers
Bruce and Sharon Hann
03/16/2015
We send our sympathies. Jay always helped us with our computer problems and with recordings - in the "old" days!
Steve Blake
03/16/2015
Julie, read about your tragic loss in the paper. While this is undoubtedly a very sad time, I know you will be strengthened by family, friends, and the wonderful memories you must have. My sympathies to you and your family.
Wayne & Gaye Pierson
03/16/2015
We knew Jay from church and what a joy to hear him play. He was such a quiet, unassuming but amazing person to know. For Julie and family we morn your loss and hold dear those memories of special moments when God could speak through the gift of a musician.
Sandi Gere
03/14/2015
Russ and I have known Jay for many years. He will be much missed You are in our thoughts Julie and Larissa.God Bless us all.
Sharon Strohmaier
03/13/2015
Julie, I was saddened to see Jay's obituary in today's paper. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will be holding you in my heart,
Rich Beachler
03/13/2015
I met Jay in 1974 at Ernie's Urban Lounge. My jazz guitar instructor, Don Archer, suggested I should "check him out". Don's advice was correct! Jay was already one of the few accomplished jazz guitar players performing in Des Moines. Jay and I knew each other on a first name basis but didn't really hang out (mostly because I live 50 miles from Des Moines) and since we occupied the same spot in an ensemble, never played a full gig together. That does not diminish my memory of how great he was at whatever he did. That's how we all will remember him.
John Leetch
03/13/2015
I worked with Jay at DMACC. He taught me a lot about networking my Computer-Aided Design lab. He always helped me out and was easy going. Heard him play as a solo performer and with his band. He was a really good musician. Sad to hear of his passing.
Christie Whitaker
03/13/2015
My sympathies to Jay's family. I worked with him at DMACC for many years.
Jan LaVille
03/13/2015
My condolences to Jay's family. He was one of the good guys!
Pete Anderson
03/13/2015
1963 - 4 guys in Boy Scouts with their first guitars trying to learn The Beatles, I Want To Hold Your Hand. Thanks Jay.
Peter
jazzman joe
03/12/2015
sadness that you have left this world so soon......now you can perform with the giants of jazz for evermore....
jazzman joe
Jerry Michael
03/12/2015
I am glad I had the opportunity to see and hear Jay perform on his induction night, last October.
Jerry Michael