Jason and Mindy were so kind and welcoming when my husband and I were first married and moved in to their church ward. They often had us over for dinner and games or to just hang out. Jason was always funny and told great stories. We all moved from that area but were able to keep up with each other's lives. I loved seeing their families growth and success.  I will forever be appreciative of his (and Mindy's) friendship.

Mindy and Jade will be in my prayers for peace, comfort, understanding, and strength.

So so many moments of hilarity with Jason. He always had an amazing ability to put you at ease. I showed up to a joint YM/YWs activity which started with games and rules but somehow devolved into everyone dumping water on anyone they could. I had managed to stealthily stay dry for 45 minutes until Jason got me with a full pitcher of ice water down the back. Such good times lol. He was always such a tease and a jokester in the best and uplifting kind of way. Always looking to laugh WITH you and honestly that always made him one of my favorite people. 

So many family dinners together. Family breakfasts on Conference Sundays. He always there if you needed a hand or just a laugh. He could make a friend out of anyone, a talent I admired so very much. 

He was just a good person. The world would be better with more like him, and it was a much better place because he was here, sharing his light with us all. Jason you will be sorely missed. 

Jason was my first roommate after my mission, and he had also just returned home. We lived with Marc St. Pierre, who was engaged to Chelle Hutchings. I became quickly engaged to Amy Hutchings, Chelle's sister. If that wasn't enough Hutchings in our life, Jason started dating Mindy Hutchings, who lived with Amy. Well, we all ended up marrying our Hutchings girls, and the rest is history.

Jason had such a big heart. He gave me rides to American River College and took me out to lunch at TOGOS when I had no money (and he really didn't have much either). I remember how stoked he was when his new Dell computer came in the mail; we had a great time downloading and listening to music. Jason always smiled, loved to laugh, and always had a great story to tell. He lived his life with integrity and love, and he will be missed.