Thank you for this reminder. I lost my bride of 42 years nearly 8 years before Jason's homcoming. I think of him often; and as the saying goes, "people won't remember as much of what you said, as  they will of how you made them feel when you were with them." Jason always presented a hopeful, cheerful spirit that was infectious; of the many friends I  had over the decades, he's one of the ones I've missed the most. Sometimes a brief life burns brighter than a longer one. Looking forward to our reunion in God's Forever Family.

Sunset — with Harper Phillipps

Luke’s graduation — with Hayden Phillipps, Jason Phillipps and Michael Phillipps

A very Happy Heavenly Birthday Jason!!! We love & miss you!!! ♥️

On behalf of the Up The Creek Volleyball Group from Denver Colorado, I Kevin Trinkaus wish sincere condolences to the Phillipps Family on the loss of their Beloved Jason. Our contact with Jason over a few years was playing volleyball with Jason and Andrea at Wash Park in Denver, CO. Jason was a gentle giant with his soft demeanor and warm heart. It was always a pleasure to have Jason around with his nice smile and kindness that we will forever miss. I remember the day Harper first showed up at Wash Park for a UTC Volleyball Session in the stroller and I told her parents about the famous 1968 Country Song "Harper Valley PTA".  We were sad when the Phillipps Family moved to Hawaii, but we knew their storybook dreams had to continue.  May Jason Rest in Peace and may the Phillipps Family find Hope and Inspiration for their future.

Jason was such a generous soul.  A few or more years ago we went out for Chinese food, he ordered Drunken Noodles.  I was struggling with my chronic Crohn's condition tearing up my life.  Jason dropped me back home. 

In the car, he held my hand and prayed a beautiful prayer. I have been wanting to reach out and tell Jason, the Prayer Worked.  Miracles happen when we open our hearts to God. 

He was so kind to my wife Julie and I. I learned so much from his loving presence. So positive and full of life. 

Meeting Harper

I’m still waiting to wake up…for this not to be true🫶 I sure loved Jason, like a friend and little brother. Cristine was gracious to introduce us when we first moved to Denver and it was instant friendship. Jason’s sense of humor and intentional interest made him a magnet for depth with a side of hilarity. He made being goofy look so natural with his ease and self-assurance. I was so grateful God put me on his heart not before he passed away…we had so much fun chatting and dreaming, picking up where we left off and sharing hearts and vision. I will always cherish those conversations as a fire needing to be refreshed in me. 

I think and pray for you, Andrea, and your beautiful kids. And for Cristine and family🫶 There are no rules to grief…no timeline, no one right way to walk it. Sending you shalom somehow, knowing we’re never alone in it. 

-Adrienne G. 

MY FRIEND JASON                       Jason is my friend.  His untimely passage through death's door deprives the rest of us of his companionship.  This has left a hole in my heart because of the value we placed in our friendship.  Two weeks before his departure, we were musing over our favorite Farside cartoons, and reminiscing how some were posted on our walla, years ago when we were in marriage ministry.  We both were struggling with health issues, and encouraged one another with scripture and clips of our favorite Bible teachers.  I often felt we were speaking two different languages to each other at the same time; one English, the other, the language of the heart.  We enjoyed the freedom and transparency built around the godly love we shared with each other, much like David and Jonathan in the Bible.  In John 1:47, it reads "Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said to him, 'Behold, n Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile'".  No where else in scripture does He address someone like that.  "Guile" is an old time word seldom used anymore.  It means "being deceitful by way of scheming" or, "Having a cunning agenda for the wrong reasons."  In other words, the person's a "Phony".  Jason is a lot like Natanael, genuine, authentic, honorable and true; and with that infectious demeanor that always welcomed you into his life.  I need more friends like Jason, but they don't come along very often.  I'm a better person because of my friendship with Jason, and I'll cherish the years we had together. One day, in God's time, we'll renew our friendship in eternity, where perfect love removes pain and sorrow and restores all that's been lost.  I love you Jason, we'll laugh again, soon enough.                            Gil Jones

We love you Andrea, Harper & Hayden!!! Jason was a very dear friend!!! He always made us laugh & enjoy life!!!  We are praying for you all to feel God’s comfort all around you!!! 

I was so sad when I heard the news of Jason's passing. We are praying for you and family.  God bless you!

In His Love,

Tim and Meg Britton 

Our hearts are so sad that we won’t see Jason on this side of Heaven anymore. I will miss our talks. For you, Andrea and the family his absence is huge. Because he left such an huge imprint on all of our lives his early departure is so difficult to comprehend. I am just grateful I was able to enjoy him and his friendship over the last 21 years.  My prayers are with you all often. 

I learned of Jason no longer this side of heaven through Gil Jones.  My late husband, Loel Lierman and I were friends with Mike and Marilyn decades ago when we personally went through Nova Shalom and then Marriage Ministries as group leaders. Loel also started Freedom Press print shop there at the building on West Littleton Blvd in Littleton and printed for the ministry.

My prayers are with your family as you navigate this journey of grief/loss. God willing, I will be there to celebrate Jason's life with you all. Forever in eternity, Rhonda (Lierman) Littlefield