Birth date: Jul 9, 1973 Death date: Jan 27, 2020
Dr. Jeremey “Jay” Marine, age 46, passed away from complications following a surgery on January 27, 2020. He served the Tucson mental health community for over 25 years as a behavioral health tech, registered nurse, and Doctor of Read Obituary
I love Jay,
He was one of the kindest, funniest guy's I'd ever met. Any time I saw him I instantly smiled. My wife & I where devastated hearing of his passing. Still so hard for me, I just don't want to believe it. You are so missed.on behalf of Donald & Robin Hurley.
So, I texted Jeremy a few days ago wishing him & his wife Cheryl good luck during the Corona virus. No response. I checked his facebook. There was no profile. Finally, I looked him up in goggle and this is how I found out about his passing. I am shocked & sadden.
Cheryl & Jeremy welcomed me into their home as friends when I knew nobody in Arizona. They were a very loving & affectionate marriage. I met Jeremy in Tucson, AZ after I moved there from Miami to work as a nurse practitioner in mental health and he was studying for his internship as a psych DNP. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Jeremy was "out of control" funny. He was very ambitious, energetic & positive. He had hope for the future. He wanted to create his own mental health practice and buy a Transmagnetic Stimulation Machine (TMS) for like $1.7 million. He wasn't scared of life & truly enjoyed it. He & Cheryl were known for their parties as they had active social life. I can't believe this happened. I am so sorry. The world lost a very beautiful person. Sincerely, Patty Banchs
What can I say about my friend Jay? He had a unique soul about him. He lifted everyone’s spirits when he walked it. Always so positive and upbeat. Had answers for questions and solutions for problems. A natural born leader and protector! I really appreciated how he was transparent with me and related to me and vice versa. Never judged me on my background or our differences in culture. He accepted me for me and I did the same. Jay was hilarious! We had our share of inside jokes too, but he was a character all of his own! We traded novels, music and movie favorites! Jay had a rough life but with little to no regrets because he knew that it made him who he was. My regret? I should’ve kept in contact more and build on that friendship. My loss. Jay truly had a heart of gold! And could make one of the best damn steaks I’ve ever had! You will be missed my friend.
I remember an issue had arose at work and nobody could seem to figure out what was going on. There was missing patient info and we both were being out to question. had to be someone from our shift. But at the same time there were issues with an RN and another Tech. Me and Jay both came to the same conclusion. We both dissected every file and found all the missing paper work. The Tech was purposely filing things in wrong files and mixing patient info up out of spite. Needless to say after we fixed the problem, the other issue was resolved too. He looked like heroes and I owe that to Jay. He really showed me the ropes! He even helped me improve in martial arts too!
Speaking of that. We had a “bully” Tech, that never worked with us or on our unit, show up one shift to be trained. This guy was as cocky and arrogant as that come and apparently carried several black belts in several martial arts, so he said. So he decided to demonstrate while talking to Jay. Without warning he chokes me out and lays me on the floor. Jay didn’t like that. So he made sure I was okay and stopped me from attacking that guy (smart move) then proceeded to explain and demonstrate where he went wrong and why. Long story short that Tech had to wake up on the floor as well. He didn’t like that but didn’t push the issue 🙂🤣
That solidified our friendship so much that you couldn’t tell me anything negative about Jay and get away with it. My two cents.
Kenny Henderson
Jeremy and Sheryl were fantastic friends to myself and my family. We had many wonderful treasured moments. Lots of fun river rafting. I was trying to reconnect when I saw this notice. My condolences to Sheryl and her family. A great man that cannot be replaced. Thank you for being my friend. Donny Hurley.
Jeremey was a treasured friend. I first met Jeremey when we worked together in the old West unit at Kino. He always had my back. At that time I was an RN and he was a Psych Tech. We both moved on and as I progressed to my Psych NP and then my Psych DNP, he moved on to his RN and then to his DNP. I had the honor and privilege to be Jeremey's preceptor for a year while he completed his DNP, and to be present for his graduation. He had an incredible gift and compassion for his work. Whether working with a meek young woman with PTSD who he made feel heard, worthy and safe, or a gruff ex con who felt understood and able to open up and let their guard down, all of his patients were at ease in his care, felt safe, and were able to move forward in their healing. I have known and worked with few individuals who had as much passion for their work as Jeremey had. He will be missed greatly by the mental health community, patients and coworkers alike. As a friend he was no less passionate. He had a humor that never stopped, and a genuine caring that let you know he was always there for you, no matter what you might need. I remember seeing him on the road after work one day at Kino, his long curly hair blowing out behind his tattooed leather vested self on his cycle, and thinking to myself "I know him, and he's my friend" I remember singing together in the nurses station at Kino, I remember him being there for me up when I was in a bad situation at home (he really did always have my back), him tossing my kids in the pool when they were young, sharing a toast after his graduation, and always laughing. He had a smile and a heart of gold. He will be missed, but the mark he left on so many will go on.
Cherry- I wanted offer my condolences, Jay was such a charismatic and caring person. I also considered him a good friend.
“ I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost”. - Abraham Lincoln
I had the opportunity to get to know Jeremy real well working with him at the Extended Care Unit for St Mary's. When I pulled into the parking lot and saw his Humvee there I knew it was going to be a good night. Jay had a gift when it came to mental health. His presence alone created an environment that made the clientele feel safe. If someone was in crisis Jay would step up, take control and talk him or her down in a matter of minutes. He sure had the gift of gab, but he also had the gift of listening. I met Jay when he was a BHT and I was an RN. Unfortunately the ECU was eventually shut down and Jay and I were there for its last night with one patient. We watched 3 movies that night and anyone who knows Jay could certainly can guess what we had to eat that night, yep.. Del Taco. It was the best work-night of my life.
Being a BHT wasn't enough for Jay, he went on to nursing school, and I had the opportunity to work with him again while he was precepting. We were in a code together and he was calm and collective and performed his role without a hitch. Unfortunately the patient didn't make it, but we shared an experience together that I will never forget. After Jay received his nursing license, it was bitter sweet for me because he would be moving on to better things, but we would no longer be working together. Then what does he do? He advances even further getting his DNP, bitter sweet again because not only was I very proud, but I was even a little jealous. He just kept shooting for the stars and not letting anything get in his way.
I am so lucky to have met you Jay. I felt like we were kindred spirits, but I'm sure that anyone who knew you felt that way. Your spirit was larger than life and you were the center of attention whenever you entered the room, without even trying. You created and still create a strong presence in this world. Jay you have not left us, there is a piece of you in each of us that knew you. Jay you will be missed, but never forgotten. I love you my, brother and I will surely miss your stories. Sherry and I send our condolences to your beautiful family.
Your friend,
Michael Guillaume
Our deepest condolences to Cheryl, Alina & Magnus, Uncle George and Aunt Susy!! We are very saddened for your loss!! May he Rest In Peace!!
George, Susan, Cheryl, Alina and Magnus.
All our family is deeply sadden for the sudden passing of Cheryl husband Jason, we send you our deepest condolence for your loss. No words will bring peace to your hearts during this difficult moment, but you all are in our prayers.
George, Lilia,
Ivan, Ezra, Eli
Kari, Krisitin, Cher
Kaitlym, Kassidy, Emmy, Ella
Ethan
Jeremey was so awesome and I will forever treasure and cherish those moments when I would talk to him rather he was on call or not. He was always patient and kind and he will definitely be missed at Cornerstone and in life bc he was a human that was committed to making this world a better place!! Rest in heaven Jeremey Marine.
