In loving memory of

George A. Jason
July 29, 1928 - November 4, 2015

George A. Jason, 87, of Dania Beach passed into eternal life on November 4, 2015 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida.

Following an Honorable Discharge from the US Navy as a WWII Veteran in 1949, he spent his career in broadcasting, working as a director at WCAU in Philadelphia. After his retirement in 1995, he made Dania Beach his permanent residence and became a dedicated city activist, while also serving as the President of Davis Isles Homeowner's Association for many years. George was proud to have been a 35 year member of Kiwanis. He very much loved his local community and was passionate about helping to improve upon it.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Loretta; sons, Eric Jason of Fort Pierce, FL, Brian Jason and daughter-in-law, JoAnn of Barnegat, NJ, and Eric Vaneman of Dania Beach, FL; daughters, Deborah McMurtrie of King of Prussia, PA, Jana Martino of Rochester, PA and Beth Cook of Mount Joy, PA; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

There will be a Memorial Service in honor of George at 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Community Bible Church, 4650 SW 30th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312.

Tributes

Barbara Pitcairn wrote on Nov 18, 2015:

"Thanks for all the good times in Florida for Art & I . I am so sorry."

Charles A. Higgins wrote on Nov 15, 2015:

"My sincere condolences to the Jason family. I always considered George to be the best director and always a pleasure to work with him when I was in VTR. Sorry that I never made the Florida reunions. He did a good job in TVMCR as a Temporary Technician too."

Jerry Chamberlain wrote on Nov 12, 2015:

"George welcomed me when I joined the WCAU-TV directing staff in 1961 and was a valued friend for the 15 years I was there. He and Loretta hosted us often in later years in Florida when we came down from NJ for those great Channel 10 reunions. I've finally returned to Pennsylvania (Shannondell at Valley Forge, a retirement center near Audubon) and now find those wonderful memories of the golden years in television make for great yarns!"

Phil Carroll wrote on Nov 12, 2015:

"Loretta and family: grief may be blessedly short-lived, but the memories - and love - last forever. Especially for someone as wonderful as George. I have fond memories of George serving mimosas as Don cooked for the Ch. 10 crowd. He was the BEST!!"

Lawana Scales wrote on Nov 12, 2015:

"George was very inspirational to me when I first started working at WCAU-TV. Just by sheer luck, I attended and became a member of United Methodist Church of Bala Cynwyd which George was also member. His presence and support made me and my family feel even more welcomed. He has always been a terrific and supportive person and a great teacher. "

Tom Higgins wrote on Nov 11, 2015:

"George Jason was a patient teacher and mentor for me at WCAU TV when I first went to work there. I will always remember him for that. "

fitz wrote on Nov 10, 2015:

"George trained me on the back camera and also simulcasting duties at Dania Jai-Alai. I loved and enjoyed listening about his broadcasting days. He was an excellent teacher and mentor who took pride in his work and how he treated others. A super worker and a person who taught me more about people and their lives then he knows. I have nothing but fond memories of our Dania Jai-Alai days. He always took the high road in life. He will be very much missed by many."

Bob Loudin wrote on Nov 10, 2015:

"George was the premiere director at WCAU-TV when I was a page/copyboy/teleprompter typist in the newsroom When I was finished with my duties, I always loved sitting in the booth and watching him direct the 6:00 and 11 News with John Facenda. Watching him inspired me to pursue my dream of becoming a television director. I've spent the past 35 years directing live and taped television in Los Angeles. It's been quite a ride and I look back on those years watching George in the booth with fond memories. "

Doanie wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. George and I were good co-workers and understood the meaning of respect and excellent work ethics. I will miss sending my little notes to him and send my condolences to the entire Jason family.. "

Laguna Family wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"We are sorry for the loss of your dear George, please accept our sincere condolences to the family. May our great God, Father and Friend... comfort you and be with you at this difficult time. (Psalms 34:18)"

Steve wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"When the enemy death strikes your grief can be great. It's never the right time to say goodbye to a loved one. Death too to many seems to be a part of life. It's during times such as these that we can find comfort in the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9, 10 ~ "Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth". Only God's (Psalms 83:18) Kingdom can bring peace, happiness, perfect health, and everlasting life. "