"Once a Marine, always a Marine"... Lance Corporal Joshua DeLay, USMC completed his earthly mission and returned to his Heavenly Father on September 13, 2023. He was at peace and with family at the time of his departure.
Josh was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Calvin DeLay and Elaine DeLay Baldwin on August 2, 1978. He attended Berney, Pioneer, and Wa-Hi schools, graduating in 1997. He loved music and excelled at guitar and drums. He played middle school football but was happiest when he was working as a co-owner of Harris Motors, Inc., a Harley-Davidson after-market shop in Dixie, Washington. He enjoyed learning all the mechanics involved and built his own Harley at the age of 17 and was a proud member of RIDER of Washington. He also loved fishing and camping and caught a trophy crappie while in his teen years, a picture of which was published in Sports Illustrated magazine.
After a summer hiatus, he enlisted in the USMC and served honorably for four years as a Combat Photographer. Upon discharge, he briefly joined his family in Fallon, Nevada, then moved to Carson City where he worked for a motorsports business. He married Jessica Vasquez and together they had a daughter, Aubry DeLay. He adopted Jessica's son, Damyen at the time of their marriage.
Josh later returned to Fallon where he worked at various jobs until he became disabled and
his health declined. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Calvin and Carol DeLay of Touchet, Washington; his mother and stepfather, Elaine and Anthony Baldwin of Fallon, Nevada; a brother, Brian DeLay, Fallon, NV; and his daughter Aubry DeLay, Fallon, NV. A sister, Nichole, preceded him in death in 1976.
A military tribute is planned, and distribution of cremains will follow at a later date.
Semper Fi, Josh.
Funeral Home:
The Gardens
2949 Austin Hwy
Fallon, NV 775-423-8928
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