It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jay-Jay Allyn Myshak on March 4th 2025 at the age of 44. Jay-Jay was the first son born to his loving mother, Sharon McKilligan; and excitedly welcomed by his older sister, Stacey Nyong, on March 19th 1980.
Jay-Jay spent his younger years surrounded by family, including many aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and friends. Everyone that knew Jay-Jay loved him and loved to be around him. He was loved by those who have passed before him and will be missed dearly by those who are left behind, including his father, Steve Toker, and his brother, Derrick Toker.
Jay-Jay loved family, had an infectious laugh, and was a talented writer. He was faced with many hardships over his short life that he fought through, but Jay-Jay struggled through the loss of his mother Sharon in 2002.
Jay-Jay enjoyed helping others to feel loved and accepted. He spent many of his days in the donation center at Hope Mission in Edmonton.
Jay-Jay’s presence will be missed by many.
A private celebration of Jay-Jay’s life will be announced at a later date for family and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider making a small donation to Hope Mission, a charity that was dear to Jay-Jay’s heart as he both helped there and was helped by them.
Hope Mission
PO Box 953
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2L8
Isaiah 55:12
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”
I only knew Jay-Jay for nine months. He moved into the basement suite where I live, back in June. He and I got along well, so on behalf of my roommate Noel and myself, we wish to extend our condolences to Jay-Jay’s family and friends.
Happy Birthday Jay-Jay. Missing your knocks on the window at Hope Mission and our short interactions before your lunch. Also missing the guessing game of “what color is your hair this week.” But most of all missing your gentle spirit, smile and chuckle.
My condolences to Jay Jays family and friends. I should have posted sooner,but hard to find the right words. I know you were loved and will be missed by your family,and your friends at hope mission where you served faithfully. You will be deeply missed by your Edmonton vineyard church family. I will miss our Saturday coffee meet ups. Sometimes we had a lot to say,and other times little to say,but just spending time with you was always a blessing. You are free now my Brotherin Christ. We shall meet again. Does anyone really know what heaven is like,but just kinda wondering,what color of hair you will be sporting the next time we meet.
My deepest condolences, Jay Jay was a beautiful person. I’ll always remember how much he loved sharing songs and how much he loved perogies. He was a great encourager of music, I wonder if he had written any songs of his own…. My heart goes out to everyone feeling the loss of this wonderful spirit we called Jay Jay. You will be missed Jay Jay, you left the world a better place. I’m so glad you are with Jesus.
Good bye JJ. Your in a better place now, your home for all eternity in the presence of our loving Father. We will see each other again. RIP
I am saddened too hear this,it still hasn’t settled yet my joy is that Jay-Jay is now BETTER off then he has ever been,scripture tells us of the joy’s of the kingdom!!And I know that at this very second our minds can’t even fathom what it is that he is seeing and hearing…..and being a part of(scripture talks about worshipping and singing and I know Jay-Jay loved both!) I am praying for all those who new and loved this AWSOME Man of faith.
To Stacey, her family and all who knew and loved your brother, my heart goes out to you all. May Creator be with each and every one of you during this heavy loss. To lose a sibling is one of the hardest things to go through. The bond we share is immeasurable and my heart hurts for you and with you. May you all be wrapped in a loving embrace of solace now and in the coming days ?
Dear Jay Jay, may you rest in peace, Sweet cousin and find comfort in your mother’s arms again. God bless you, sweet soul.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jay Jay at Hope Mission. We would always take our breaks together even tho we worked in different departments.
Jay Jay left lasting footprints of kindness, empathy and Grace wherever he went. Jay Jay had a meek but mighty influence by example that inspired so many. His acceptance and grace towards others was unshakable. And he loved Jesus. We had been grieving the loss of another coworker together and now I grieve him.
Jay Jay is a very kind man. A man of integrity who loved others for who they were and where they were at without judgement. This gift is so rare in today’s world! He made a difference in so many ways and was so open to share his own experiences. Jay Jay is the kind of person that will ask you to listen to a song….to the words and the message of a song. He had a gift for words and knew that the little things were the biggest moments. He is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Sometimes we wish that God could have let us keep him here for a little while longer. I feel so blessed to call him my friend.
I am speechless right now, yet I would like to share the loss with all affected… Jay-Jay was awesome. I hope to see him again in heaven!
My family and I are grieved by Jay-Jay’s passing. Out prayers and condolences are with the family