Obituaries

So very sad to find out my grade school classmate passed away. So very sorry for your loss.🙏

Mr. Borroughs was so much more than just a teacher. He will be sorely missed. My favorite memory is from the European concert tour, 2002 - Mr. B was back by the video camera, and he started conducting along to the Radetzky March! ♥️

I have not lived in Verona for long, but got to know Jay and Jane a bit as they reached out with kindness as neighbors. I enjoyed stopping to chat with them when I was out walking my dogs, and Jay in particular, loved to offer my dogs a treat. I could tell right away that Jay and Jane were special folks. I'm sorry for your family's loss. <3

My sincere condolences to Kate, Scott and all those beautiful grandchildren . Your sadness is so strong right now, but your memories will help. Both the good ones and the sad ones. You had wonderful parents, the Jay & Jane duo, and I had 2 great friends! Your dad was my teacher first, Class of 75. Then a co-worker from 1984 through his retirement. It took a while before I could refer to him as Jay, but he never stopped calling me Red. And he was a good friend and someone I enjoyed running into at Miller's or the library. He had such a positive impact on so many people. He will be missed. All my love. 💜🙏💜 Red / DT / OLIT (in training) Diana (Slattery) Trowbridge

Mr. Borroughs was a fantastic high school teacher and friend. Besides history, he shared his life wisdom with me that I have always remembered. He will surely be missed but what a wonderful life lived.

Thank you Mr. Boroughs for being a mentor and role model. I have deepest respect for you as a man and educator. I appreciated the time you took to share stories, experiences, and words of wisdom.

Mr B was my history teacher and basketball coach. Can still remember hearing him yell "boards boards!" along with acting it out. He was also my neighbor and loved to treat my dogs on his walks. Mr B had such a positive influence on me. He was one of the real GOOD guys. RIP Mr B. Carren Gummin

Mr Borroughs is the teacher that sparked my love of history. He was an amazing teacher and always pushed me to think critically. He will be missed, and I send my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. -Leah Turner

Jay was among my favorite teachers. Lucky to have several classes w him - he had a passion for History that brought the subject to life! I learned so much from him, and he was wise and fun. Deepest condolences to those left behind. Will continue to remember you incredibly fondly, Mr. Borroughs.

I graduated from Verona HS in 1996 and still think about what an awesome guy and teacher Mr Borroughs was. His AP History course was a blast and on par with a college course. I loved that he enjoyed our end of the year class pranks and thought out of the box for class projects, not just requiring papers. He was what all teachers should aspire to be. Roberta Stellick

I will always remember Mr. Burroughs as one of the good guys. He made Verona High a great experience. It was an exceptional honor to recruit his son, Scott, to play at UW-Platteville. I'll never forget when we pulled up the bus and your beaming smile as a proud father.

Mr. Borroughs was my favorite teacher. I have great memories of AP European History, and in particular Quiz Bowl and debates in class. I remember his no-nonsense attitude, and his humor. Ramie "Red" Leonard.

Mr. Burroughs was one of my favorite teachers. I have nothing but fond memories of his classes. My condolences to his family for their loss. Lisa (Anderson) Roth, Class of '85

I was one of the many students that Mr. Borroughs had a positive impact on. The most impactful lesson that he taught me was "if you don't learn from the past, you're doomed to repeat it". I always looked forward to my next conversation/lesson with him, my last being at the Verona beach while he was fly fishing. Verona was lucky to have him, I respected him and he will be missed, but I'm happy that he's now reunited with Mrs. Borroughs, she was the best 🙂 Aaron Osten

I had the pleasure of meeting Jay at Noel Manor. He was so caring and nice. He donated many bottles of wine for our wine lovers and bought me a beautiful plant. Jay will be missed by us all at Noel Manor and my deepest sympathies to his family at this difficult time. Michelle Zinck