Jay Mitchell Beyda's love of dogs started before he could drive — the moment his mother dropped him and his German Shepherd Dog off at a dog show. That love continued through to July 19th, 2012 when he passed away at the age of 57 after a long and successful career as a handler and breeder of Rottweilers and more recently an AKC Rottweiler Judge. He so loved the world of Rottweilers and all the friends that it brought him.

He leaves behind his wife Marcia, sons Michael Beyda, David Boscoe, daughter Lisa Stitely, mother Ruth Beyda, his brother Rick Beyda, Grandchildren Emilee, Andrew, Alexandra, Dominic, and several of his beloved Rottweilers.