John (Jay) Everett Maze 85 of Daytona Beach Shores died peacefully at home on the morning of October 10 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. Jay was born on July 24 1925 in Kansas City MO. Jay was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II and the Korean War. After being honorably discharged Jay began a career as a Casualty Insurance Underwriter for Wausau Insurance Company. Jay moved here eight years ago from Tucker Georgia and became very active in the Daytona Beach area. Jay was an avid supporter of the local musical arts including the Daytona Beach Symphony Society Seaside Music Theater and the semi-annual London Symphony Orchestra concerts. He was also an active member of the Halifax River Yacht Club. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of twenty-five years Anne. Their years together were full of love and adventure. Jay and Anne took great pleasure in traveling together and have visited all seven continents. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. He is survived by his wife Anne N. Maze of Daytona Beach Shores; Daughters Carolyn Mather (Steve); Janet Damhorst (Jack); Sons John Michael Maze (Debby); Emery Mark Maze (Lisa); Bryant Maze; Grandchildren: Carol Johnson Christine Minter Ashley Witters Jennifer Maze Andrea Lyons Scarlett Kaye Maze Kara Acosta John Andrew and Matthew Maze. Great Grandchildren: Elizabeth Guercio; Elijah Ethan and Arles Johnson; Joshua Noah and David Minter; Keagan Maze; Alex Christopher and Sophie Anne Acosta.
A celebration of life will take place on Sunday November 14 2010 3 to 5 p.m. at the Halifax River Yacht Club. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange.