Center for Creative Learning Teacher Dies
Visitation for this teacher of Rockwood School District gifted education students will be Wednesday at Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin.
Center for Creative Learning teacher James "Jay" Walsh, of Ellisville, died Nov. 16, 2012.
Walsh Family via Schrader Funeral Home
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James "Jay" Walsh, of Ellisville, died Friday. He was 55 years old.
He was a teacher of districtwide gifted education fourth and fifth grade students at Rockwood School District's Center for Creative Learning. CCL parents often worked with him in his role as teacher liaison on the CCL PTO board.
He was partner to Larry Christison.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway in Ballwin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the CCL PTO Jay Walsh Scholarship Fund, 265 Old State Road, Ellisville, MO 63021.
Mom365247
10:38 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
Mr Walsh was an outstanding teacher...his energy & enthusiasm instilled a love of foreign languages for my children & made it such a joy when I visited his class. He will be missed so very much. Our prayers for strength & peace go out to all who knew & loved him.
The Bollinger Family
Layla Azmi Goushey
11:07 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
My condolences. Thanks for all he did to make CCL a great learning experience for students.
Maureen Wells
11:44 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
This is extremely sad news. He taught both of my boys and we found him to be very compassionate, supportive, and inspirational. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones. The Wells Family
Ann Martel
12:56 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
This is so sad. He was an amazing teacher and a beautiful human being. Rockwood has definitely lost a great asset. I know he will be sorely missed. My love goes out to his partner and his family and my thanks for sharing him with our children.
K Hickman
2:53 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Walsh's family. He was my sons favorite teacher and he will be missed by many.
Julie Brown Patton
4:43 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
Rockwood teachers are requesting assistance with informing families that Wednesday evening will be a Celebration of Life for Mr. Walsh at Schrader’s Funeral Home on Manchester Road in Ballwin. This is not a service, and there will be no viewing.
Ann Martel
11:28 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
No vies CCLebrees Julie! That is the perfect way to remember a man who was so full of life!
Paige Alexander
9:10 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Two of my sons have had Mr. Walsh as their teacher at CCL. And he was BOTH of their favorite teacher. Mr. Walsh was such a fun and caring teacher, and even went so far as to call me at home to talk about my son. CCL won't be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his partner, and his family. Fly with the Angels, Jay!
Barbara Kisakye
9:25 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
It was trully a pleasure to have met Mr. Walsh. He encouraged my son to pursue his passion of learning foreign languages. I met Mr. Walsh once and the words that he said to me gave me encouragement and pride when he related to me how well my son was doing in his classes. I will never forget how he made me feel and I will forever be grateful.
Kelly Ehmke
1:34 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
My oldest son had Mr. Walsh as one of his teachers at CCL. Our family sends their condolences and prayers to Mr. Walsh's partner and family at this difficult time.