Plymouth, Minnesota
Hackney, Jason Eric age 23, of Plymouth. Born January 13, 1984 and passed away March 20, 2007 after a two year journey with a brain tumor. Survived by parents, Rick Hackney and Evie Sands; sister, Danielle Hackney; longtime loving partner, Christina Chapman; grandfather, Ricco Hackney; grandmother, Carol Sands; uncles, Steve (Suzie) Sands, Mannie Hackney, and Troy Hackney; aunt, Tracey (Bernard) Hackney Robinson; cousins, Matthew Sands, Luke Sands, Randell Osborne, Nyisha Robinson, Diandra Robinson; and his beloved cat, Jasmine. Preceded in death by grandfather, G. Dewey Sands; grandmother, Ruth Sands, and aunt, Joyce Bell. Jason graduated from Armstrong High School and attended St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical College. Jason loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, photography, slalom water skiing, driving his Camaro and spending time with family at his uncles cabin at Hagerman Lake, U.P., Michigan. He had a passion for the wilderness especially canoeing with the YMCA Camp Menogyn. Service Saturday 1 PM at Robbinsdale United Church of Christ, 4200 Lake Rd., Robbinsdale (www.robbinsdaleucc.org). Visitation Friday 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave. North (www.delmore.com). In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
I went to church with Jason as a child, I remember him always as calm and easy to get along with, and was shocked (I was unaware of his battle with brain cancer) to hear about his death. He was a person I always looked up to, it's such a shame someone like that is gone.
David Straight
April 14, 2007 | Madison, WI
Rick, Evie, and Christina,
Sending you my my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Vickie B. OT
Vickie Boyer
March 24, 2007 | Buffalo, MN
We want to send our deepest sympathies to everyone as Jason was a great and loving person to our family. Jason left a great impression on our family with great laughs and his helping hand and he will be deeply missed. May God be with you in these times as our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Mike Theresa Sarah Gray
March 23, 2007 | New Hope
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers now and always.
Ashli Carlson
March 22, 2007 | MN
Dear Hackney Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. There are no words that can express our sorrow for you and your family. Just know we will keep you in our prayers and hope that God will show you peace in the coming years. May your memories of Jason always fill your hearts with love.
Debby,Joe,Cara and Dan Flom
Debby Flom
March 22, 2007 | Plymouth, MN
To Jason's family,
We want to extend our sympathies to all of you. Jason was a very special person and we felt that our niece, Christina, and Jason were very fortunate to have found love with each other. Our prayers and thoughts are with you daily.
Bill, Karen (Paula Chapman's sister), Amanda, Adam and Aimee Saari
Karen Saari
March 22, 2007 | Bow, NH
To Jason's Family,
I had the priviledge of working with Jason at Mosquito Control. His courage and good attitude in dealing with his illness amazed me. You raised an exceptional person. Jason will be greatly missed at MMCD. Our thoughts and prayers are go out to you.
Scott Christy
March 22, 2007 | GL MMCD, MN
I will never understand why children leave this earth before us. They must have needed an angel above. I pray for peace and healing for the family and send my love and condolences.
Dean Weisser
March 22, 2007 | Golden Valley, MN
Rick,Evie,Danielle and Christina,
My heart goes out to each of you - such a short life and so much left undone. You are close to my heart and in my prayers.
Jody Spencer
March 22, 2007 | Prior Lake, MN
