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Jason Stowe Obituary

Our loving husband, father, and son passed away on Oct. 5, 2012, as a result of a trucking accident. He was born in Portland, Oregon on Aug. 9, 1971, son of Ronald V. and Sidney Anne Stowe. He married Shaunel Jensen in the Utah Manti Temple March 19, 1993. Jason was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Granger High School in West Valley City, Utah, in 1989. He served a LDS mission to Italy, 1990-1992. He graduated from USU and earned Master's degrees from Embry Riddle and USU. He was commissioned in the USAF June 1995 and served 17 years. He deployed twice. His favorite duty station was as a Geo-science instructor at the Air Force Academy for four years. He was given many awards and commendations through his Military career. He was an exceptional teacher both in his Church callings and as an instructor at the AF Academy. He loved working with the cadets and they loved him. He will be missed by many. Jason's greatest accomplishment and love was his family. He's survived by his wife, Shaunel, and four children, Bayli-15, Emma-13, Zachary-11, Arianna-9; parents Ron and Sidney, brothers, Tyler (Chandra), Matthew (Alana), Grandmother, Margean Stowe Schow: step-grandfather, Jack Bosh; wife's parents Vearl and Shirley Jensen; wife's four siblings and spouses; 8 nephews, 12 nieces. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 12, 2012, 11 a.m. in the LDS Black Forest Wad Building, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 6950 Shoup Rd. Viewing 9:30-10:30 a.m. before funeral. Burial in the Eastonville Cemetery with full military honors.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 10, 2012.

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MIke Sheehan

October 25, 2012

I was also deployed with Lt Col Stowe at Manas, Kyrgyzstan Winter 2011-12. He was always a positive influence to everyone that he met. I always enjoyed talking with him, and he would always help. He was also the last Commander to thank myself and a fellow deployer before we left for home, I will always remember that moment. My heart is with your family.

Vinny Gillmore

October 23, 2012

I just now heard about this and I am so sad I don't know what to say. I will be saying extras prayers for the Stowe family and friends tonight. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Lt Col Stowe was a wonderful person to work for and to be around.

Jeff Cook

October 17, 2012

As a prior co-worker of Jason's, I will always remember his smile and great laugh. He will be missed greatly. I will forever have him in my memories of the fantastic years I've spent as part of the DFEG family. Anita and my thoughts and prayers go out to you Shaunel, Bayli, Emma, Zachary, and Ariana.

Jeff

Patty Little

October 16, 2012

Ron and family, I just heard of Jason's passing today and I can't imagine what you are going through. Just know that you are loved by a lot of people and we are praying for you. Take care, Patty

April Migliore

October 16, 2012

He was a great officer and person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Oushan Hosein

October 16, 2012

I was deployed with Lt Col Stowe to Manas, Kyrgyzstan this past 2011-2012 winter. His office was next door to mine. He was always wearing a smile, and was eager to help me out in anyway he could. He exemplified professionalism and selflessness. My heart goes out to his family.

Denise (Ahrens) Flory, SSgt, USAFR

October 16, 2012

My heart breaks with all of yours. LtCol Stowe was, by far, one of the best commanders I have ever served under. He was compassionate, patient, fun-loving, and took care of his people. I am grateful to have known him! It was rather devastating to arrive at the 302nd yesterday and hear the news.
Please know you are all in my prayers, and you will remain there. Our Father has him firmly in His hands, and Jason will always be in our hearts.
Godspeed, Sir. You will be greatly missed.

Greg Solia

October 15, 2012

Ron,Sydney and family
Words cannot express to the mind and heart this moment. May Heavenly Father's choicest blessings be upon each of you.
Greg and Lovena Solia.

Dean Wheeler

October 14, 2012

I just learned of Jason's passing. I became Jason's friend our senior year at Granger H.S.; I have many fond memories serving on seminary council with him and also was delighted to reacquaint at the H.S. reunion in 2009. Jason had such genuineness and sweetness and a ready smile--it's no surprise he is beloved by so many. Looking through the posted photo album with all the photos with Jason and his family just broke my heart. To his family: I'm so sorry for your loss, and I pray you feel an extra measure of God's love every time you need it.

DeLaina Tonks

October 14, 2012

Jason was a good friend to everyone and I never heard him gossip or speak ill of anyone, not once. He had a beautiful tenor voice and it was a lot of fun to be in Madrigals with him in high school. I was thrilled when he and Shaunel moved to Ohio, an hour away from where my family and I lived, and we were able to get together a couple of times. Nothing was better than seeing Jason at our 20 year reunion in 2009 and getting the chance to sing together again. I'm grateful to have been able to make those memories with him. He is a true gentleman. I'm honored to count him among my friends and look forward to happy reunions in the eternities. God bless you and keep you, Jason, until we meet again.

Laura Skouson

October 12, 2012

Shaunel,
One of the best things about being in the Air Force is all the wonderful people you meet. Jason and you were some of our first Air Force friends. What fun times! I remember how excited and nervous he was to be a daddy. Jason had such a sweet disposition. He will be missed! Thank you for being good friends. My heart aches for you, and your children. I will continue to pray for you all.

Jeni Scott

October 12, 2012

My thoughts are with the family. May you get through each day knowing that love guides your way.

October 12, 2012

Ron and Sidney,
We are extremely saddened to hear of the loss of your wonderful son. Please know that our hearts ache for you and that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May the Lord bless you with comfort and peace. We love you guys!!!

Mark Larsen

October 12, 2012

I have not seen or spoken with Jason since high school. When I heard of his passing I was very saddened. He was a good friend during our Jr. High and High School time. He was always kind to everyone and an example of Christlike love. I'm greatful for his service to our country. Prayers of peace and comfort to the Stowe Family.

MSgt (R) Garry Patterson

October 12, 2012

To Jason's entire family, my sincerest condolences. I worked with him at the AF Academy and will always remember him with a smile on his face. He was always in great spirits and always had such an awesome attitude. He will be missed.

Barb Rusnak

October 11, 2012

Jason was a kind-hearted, fun-loving, hard-working man who was loved by all whose lives he touched. We miss you, Jason!

Shawn Farnworth

October 11, 2012

It was great to see and hug Jason at our 20 year High School reunion! I will always be thankful that I got a chance to talk to him and catch up a little. We had some good times in High School, in Madrigals and Seminary Council and I will never forget them. My heart and prayers go out to his family. May the Lord bless and comfort you! "The Gospel's True!" Jason was one of the best!

October 11, 2012

Dear Ron, Sydney and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
My our Heavenly Father bless you with the richest of his blessings at this time in your life.
Rick and Karen Francom

October 11, 2012

Ron and Sydney and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts are with you. So sorry that you have go through this experience. May you feel the blessings of the Gospel and the comfort of the Holy Ghost. Thinking of you. Love, Ed and Camille Spencer Shakespear, Escalante, UT

Scott Peterson

October 11, 2012

Ron and Sydney I am so sorry to hear about Jason. I know are so proud of Jason and his family. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.

Cg

October 11, 2012

Stowe family, May...God our Father, comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word. (2 Thessalonians 2: 16,17) I extend my condolence to the family.

Debi Harris

October 11, 2012

Dear Ron, Sydney and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jason. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts, prayers and love is with all of you. May God bless and watch over you all.

James Walkenhorst

October 11, 2012

I went to school with Jason for many years, and like so many others I lost track of him until now, and I'm so sorry to hear this news.

He was honorable, and brave, and kind, and he leaves a legacy of love that will endure for generations. My family and I are grateful for his service, and we grieve his loss.

Peace and comfort to his family.

The Reay Family

October 11, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stowes at this time.

Joyce Jensen

October 11, 2012

Shaunel and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Jason. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless You! We wish you much strength! Love, Carl and Joyce

Paul Wilson

October 11, 2012

I'm very sorry for your loss and I offer my prayer and condolences! I was a Geo major at the Academy and had Lt. Col Stowe as an instructor. I always loved his life stories and sense of humor. Most admirable, was his genuine care for his students. I will never forget the Geo field trip he took several students on. He was so cool and fun to be around! I will miss him dearly, but know that I am a better person to have known him!

Julian Gluck

October 11, 2012

Lt Col Stowe was one of the most caring and inspiring officers I had as an instructor at the Academy. I remember on the first day of class discussing with him my interest in geo science and how my father worked in that field in a previous job. Then Maj Stowe always had interesting lessons and jokes at the beginning of class including one involving the states. His final project in the course was trying to locate a mythical buried treasure, and my class partner Alex and I joked that we would actually use our map to try to find it. I learned a number of important lessons in cartography and analysis that aided me in academia in that class, but the most important lesson I took from his course was of his love of service and family. He was a truly inspiring officer to all of us. At graduation I wrote down a list of the instructors and officers who had most positively influenced me at the Academy for the purpose of eventually sending them a note. I only wish I had sent him a message sooner. Kyrie eleison.

Vene W Robison

October 10, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Jason's passing. My heart and prayer are with you and yur family.

Brian Haas

October 10, 2012

My heart breaks for all of you. I know that nothing I can say will heal you, but know that you are all loved by so many. God bless you all in this time of such deep pain.

Garrin Pies (CMSgt retired)

October 10, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. LtCol Stowe was a great man and will be greatly missed.

Gary and Debbie Erickson Family

October 10, 2012

Ron and Sidney,
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. May god bless you and your family.

John Tack

October 10, 2012

May God bless you and your family.

David and Mary Ann VanHart

October 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this great loss. Your neighbors...11345 Cressman Dr

Olga Pearse

October 10, 2012

My thoughts are with your family int the time of this horrible tragedy. Lt Col Stowe was the best instructor I have ever had and he was the reason I became a Geo major. He was superior role model, leader, and academic advisor and I wouldn't have made it without him. He will be missed and remembered by all, as he touched so many lives.

Hatch

October 10, 2012

Dearest friends: We are so sorry to learn of your great loss. Our prayers and love are with all of you. Orin and Irene Hatch

Sandy Jeffs

October 10, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss,may God be with you and your family.

Carol Frost & Family

October 10, 2012

Shaunel, my prayers are with you and your family in this time of deep sorrow. It was a pleasure to get to know (then) Major Stowe when I was an Air Reserve Technician in the Maintenance Orderly room preparing some of his orders to continue teaching there at the Air Force Academy doing what he enjoyed. He will be missed.

Amy (Short) Mulcock

October 9, 2012

To the dear sweet Stowe family. I was so saddened to hear about Jason. My heart goes out to you and your family. Much love to all of you.

Rusty Scharfenberg

October 9, 2012

Lt Col Stowe...We were so looking forward as our new Commander of the 302 AMXS....we have known you as a Commander for such a short time but as a friend and a comrade for many years. May your family find strength through your legacy and always in our heart in the 302nd. You will be missed and always in our thoughts.

October 9, 2012

Dear Stowe Families, All of our family inclduing John, James, and Joe feel such disbelief in learning of Jason's death. We give thanks to God for the prievlege of having Jason as part of our neighborhood family and also as a fellow "Aggie". Fondly Tammy & Glenn

Lynn and Linda Snow

October 9, 2012

Dear Sidney, Ron and Family:
We are so sad to hear of Jason's passing. We have many fond memories of Jason and the boys playing basketball in the circle. Please know our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. So thankful for God's plan that families will be together forever.

Richard Fullerton

October 9, 2012

Jason was a wonderful friend, colleague and fellow faculty member who touched countless cadet lives in the classroom. We will all miss Jason, and our hearts go out to Shaunel and the children. We are very sorry for your loss.

Alair & Dana Schroeder

October 9, 2012

Our hearts are heavy. We cannot begin to express how sorry we are for all of you; Ron and Sidney, Shaunel and the children as well as Matthew and Tyler. The loss of Jason is far reaching. So many are grieving with you and praying for you.

Jason Weatherhead

October 8, 2012

Jason was a good friend. I had been contemplating getting in touch for the past several years and now I have waited too long. My heart aches for your wife and children and I wish them the best. The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life. Our Lord and Savior will bear you through this difficult time. My family and I are sorry for your loss.

Brian Stowe

October 8, 2012

Jason will deeply be missed by many. My heart aches with sadness for his loss. He was well respected for his good works. What a good example he has been for me and many others. He mentioned to me once that he loved to go back to Escalante every year for the 24th of July. He loved to be around family and friends. We will miss him deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

October 8, 2012

What an amazing example the Stowe family has been to us. We are so saddened by the loss of your wonderful Jason. May God bless and comfort you and help you through the grief and pain you are suffering.
Lee and Colleen Haas and Family

October 8, 2012

So so sorry to hear of your loss. We think the world of all the "Stowe Family". Great people, wonderful friends and neighbors. May you be filled with the love of Christ at this time and always. Dave Butterfield Family

Jennifer Anderson Christiansen

October 8, 2012

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your faith in the Lord help you during this time.

Dave & Michelle Hughes

October 8, 2012

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stowe family. May you find peace and comfort through this difficult time.

Jonathan Dansie

October 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace in the gospel of salvation are offered to the Stowe family.

Chris and Shyrlene Brooks

October 7, 2012

Lt Col Jason Stowe -- beloved teacher and colleague, confidant, and friend. Jason was a man in whom it could be said that there was no guile. We will miss his sweet ways and pray the Lord will bless Shaunel and their children with peace and healing at this difficult time.

Ron & Christie Pease

October 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.

Tamara Pocock

October 7, 2012

Dear Matt, I am deeply sorry for your loss at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find the peace and comfort you need. Go bless you!

Nichole VanderLinden Pincock

October 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Jason's wife and kids, as well as his parents and brothers. I have many wonderful memories of Jason from High School and Seminary Council. He was a wonderful friend. He will be missed by all.

Kris & Stephanie (Webb) Jacobsen

October 7, 2012

What a blessing to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our times of heartache and trials. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you at this time. We love the Stowe family! Please know and remember that our Heavenly Father is there to comfort you and to help you get through this hard time, along with your family and friends. FAMILIES ARE FOREVER!!!

TIFFANY MAY HANCHETT

October 7, 2012

MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME...LIKE MANY I HAD THE PRIVELEGE OF KNOWING JASON AND GROWING UP IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD WHAT AN AWESOME PERSON..

Tiffany Aldous(shield)

October 7, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you through this difficult time. We will be praying for you

Mike Roach

October 7, 2012

Mike Roach

October 7, 2012

I will miss you so much. Most of my childhood memories of scouts, camps, church, and just hanging out included you. You were a wonderful friend. My prayers are with your family at this time so that they can deal with their loss.

October 7, 2012

The Brian Ballard family sends their heartfelt condolences.

Kelly and Marsha Benson

October 7, 2012

We love you all so much. Know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful to know the Stowe family. What a wonderful person, son, husband, and father Jason has been. I can't help but picture him being greeted in the Spirit World by Christian Webb. So grateful for the Gospel and that families are forever.

Ki and Ethel Shield

October 7, 2012

Our love and prayers are with you and your family in the passing of your beloved Jason. Remember he is with many loved ones and his Heavenly Father. He will always have a very special place in our hearts.

Howard&Betty Staley

October 7, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

David Ryan

October 7, 2012

Great friend and a better person. Our prayers are with the family.

Roscoe Taylor

October 7, 2012

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God be with you and your family and help in the grieving process.

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