"I will always hold a special place for you in my heart. Regardless of anything, I know what we had was genuine. "
In loving memory of
Jason N. Stewart
September 2, 1976 - May 18, 2020
Jason Stewart was adventurous, caring, loving and soft hearted. He was quiet and very trusting of others. Jason loved spending time with his friends, family and having get togethers with them all. Born at Lutheran Hospital on September 2, 1976 in Fort Wayne, he was one of the twin sons of Cheyenne Stewart and Janice (McCool) Osborn.
Jason would grow up living in South Whitley. As a boy, he loved being outdoors, playing in the woods and doing anything that involved going fast like 4-wheeling and go-karts. He enjoyed all sports and played basketball while attending Whitko High School and even held a 3-point record for the school for many years.
After graduating from Whitko High School with the Class of 1995, he and his twin brother Jeremiah decided to explore the Untied States and began traveling and working at various places across the country, including working construction after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc upon New Orleans. After moving to Florida he worked at various bars and he fell in love with the ocean. He loved being on the beach, going out on the boats and fishing. Jason did find relaxation by watching sports with family and friends and was an IU fan.
Unfortunately, Jason passed away all too soon, leaving behind many loving family and friends. Jason N. Stewart, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 18, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center at the age of 43. He is survived by his brothers, Jeremiah (Meghan) Stewart, Jake (Jordan) Osborn, Cody Osborn, Doug Patton and Steven Patton; mom, Barbara Stewart, biological mother, Janice Osborn; grandmother, Alice Stewart; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Cheyenne Stewart; and grandparents, Eugene "Whitey" and Pat Stewart, Colie and Edna McCool; and a nephew, Christopher Patton.
A gathering of family and friends will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Appropriate social distancing guidelines will be followed. A private funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday for his family. Guest are welcomed to listen to Jason's service from their cars in the funeral home parking lot or view the service after it has taken place online. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to sign his "Tributes" page in place of signing a guest book, to leave his family online condolences or view his funeral service after it has taken place. Memorial donations may be given in memory to the Whitko Basketball Program.
Please select the link below to view Jason's service through a Facebook Live link. Thank you.
https://www.facebook.com/112045800519432/videos/2623162414670086/
Tributes
"You are ago in my thoughts and prayers. His light will always shine brightly. To Jeremiah, you share that light as only his twin can. Think of him and smile. Remember his laughter and all of the silly things he'd say and do. We love you. Kelly Boggs & son"
"I can?t even put into words how sorry I am for your loss of Jason. He was an amazing guy! He was so loving, kind, and of course fun. I can?t even think about him without tears streaming down my face. I was blessed to have had him my life for a period of time. I pray for peace and healing for his dear family and friends."
"Sad hearted of your passing, Jason was awesome to grow up with like a brother. He will be missed by many and was loved by a lot. God Bless."
"You are gone too soon?..LOVED so much and deeply missed.....You will always be remembered. Rest in Peace...Love Always, Cate Baxter"
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. MY HEART IS BROKEN. RIH AND CU SOON. AUNT LINDA "
"Wiish I had known Jason before. Barb and Jeremiah I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Aunt Donna"
"Very sad to learn of Jason?s passing, such a loss to the family. I remember growing up and hearing stories about the boys playing basketball. Grandfathers boys were very special. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. With deepest sympathy Jorge and Michelle Ramirez "
"So deeply sorry to hear of Jason's passing. Love and Hugs to his entire family. May God comfort all of you during this time of deep sorrow and loss,"
"I am so sorry to hear that Jason has passed. He was a great guy. He was always laughing and joking around. He definitely will be missed but not forgotten. And to the family my thoughts and prayers sincerely Virgil Rowe jr."
"Prayers for Jason's Family & Friends "
"I am so sorry to hear about Jason?s passing. I was his and Jeremiah?s Kindergarten teacher. The only way I could tell them apart was one wore red tennis shoes and the other blue! I remember they were fun loving boys and I enjoyed watching them grow up and reading about their sports successes. You have my condolences and are in my thoughts."
"I am heart broken from you passing, uncle loves you very much GOD Bless..."
"I am heart broken by your passing. Uncle loves you very much...."
"I fell in love with you 43 years ago. Changed many a diapers. I taught you how to swim. You could sure play baseketball!!!!! The memories are cherished forever. You will always be in my heart. RIP AND CU SOON. Aunt Linda Stweart Marlowe "
"So sorry for your loss ,ou are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Rip Jason. Lots of memories watching you on the basketball court growing up. "
"I wish Jason good times in heaven, as he provided good times to so many. A wonderful man that will be missed by all. RIP Jason. "
"Jason was a kind childhood friend. He had a sweet demeanor, and it was a joy to know him while growing up. I'm saddened he is gone so soon. "
"So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless & comfort you. ???"
"Jason was a big part of our lives growing up as a friend to our son. He Always showed us kindness and respect and we loved having him as part of our family. Loving memories, Henry and Deb Beard"
"My heart is just saddened by the news. I have known you since you were eight years old you are always at our house in South Whitley. I always considered you and your brothers part of my family. Sending my love to you Jeremih"
"Went to school with Jason and Jeremiah. What a terrible loss:( my prayers with you Jeremiah and the rest of your family! He will never be forgotten. Sending hugs ?? Teresa (Rakoczy) Powell"
"Met Jason and Jeremiah when I started school at Whitko 6th grade Hung out with them played basketball with them at school and friends house (Kilanders) They both Loved the game He will be missed Praying for your family Jeremiah RIP Jason"
"May God be with Jeremiah and family and may Jason continue to watch over all of us. You will be missed brother love Joe Derrick "
"Thoughts and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss. Karl & Heather VanDevender and family."
"So sorry for your families loss. I knew Jason from his Bandidos days. My friend Sam worked there and it's how I met Jason and Jeremiah. Jason was always so sweet. To Jeremiah I know how close you two were so sorry for your loss. Prayers. "
"Jason. And. Jeremiah steve Doug. Grew. Up. Street. From. Mike and. I. Twins played. Basketball our Basketball Court. LittleTikes. through GradeSchool. Nice Young Men. Had. Great. Parents also. Blanche. Kilander Love them. Dearly"
"May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him?? So saddened by is passing!."