Jason Dean Johansen

Jason Dean Johansen of Longmont, Colorado passed away September 5, 2015 at the age of 36. He is survived by parents Jeffrey Johansen and Mary and Gary Oxelson; grandparents, Marvin and Judy Johansen; aunts, Jacqueline Phillips (his second mom) with her husband Tony, and Tina Alva with her husband Dan, and Judith Heffington; step sister, Jennifer Oxelson Ganter and her husband Alan Ganter; cousins, Cathrine Alva Long, Michael Larson, Bryan Larson, Andrea Harms, Mark Heffington, Heather Phillips, Amber Piltz, and their families. Godchildren Kaitlyn and Dylan Fazzi, children of Jason's long time best friend, Nick Fazzi. Also his best feline friends, Bonnie, Clyde and Missy. Jason was born in Oceanside, California but moved to Colorado as a small child. He was raised in Northglenn, and lived in Longmont most of his adult life. He graduated from Lincoln Tech as a diesel mechanic, with an Associates degree in business. Jason had a great sense of humor and a love of the outdoors. Fishing, camping, and even simple walks around the lake. He could find joy in watching all things in nature. Playing video games, and watching nature or comedy shows on TV, and watching football, especially his favorite team, the Miami Dolphins. He loved playing poker, up in Blackhawk in tournaments or with his family in Georgia or a group of friends. He enjoyed a wide range of music, from Slayer to Peter, Paul and Mary. He played the saxophone is his school years, including the baritone sax in the Half-Pint Jazz band. He was always quick to offer help when someone was in need, and felt a lot of satisfaction in being able to do so. Even in death, he's been able to help several people with organ donation, and will continue to help with forensic science studies at Mesa University in Grand Junction. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jason's honor to: Donor Alliance 720 South Colorado, Suite 800-N Denver, Colorado 80246 Colorado Mesa University Forensic Investigation Station dnunn@coloradomesa.edu. Tru Community Care Hospice of Lafayette 2594 Trailridge Drive East Lafayette, Colorado 80026 Tru hospice helped so much at the end of Jason's life. Private services will be held at Life Care Center of Longmont. Please share your memories of Jason and condolences with his family by signing the guest book below.