Jason passed away peacefully on Aug. 25, 2018, three days before his 45th birthday, surrounded by his wife, parents and sister.
Jason was born on Aug. 28, 1973, in Colfax, Wash., the son of Bruce and Cathy Mouw. The family moved when Jason was three years old and spent seven years in Sultan, Wash., where Jason took part in outdoor activities with his family. At age 11, the family moved to Stanwood, Wash., where Jason graduated from high school. As a teenager, Jason was an active member of his church, a key player on his high school football team, a record setter in the weight room, a talented trumpet player and an active hunter and outdoorsman with his father and uncles. Jason was known for his great physical strength, his fun-loving sense of humor, his soft-spoken nature and his kind heart.
After high school, Jason moved to Orange City, Iowa, and attended Northwestern College. Jason's college friends and family remember Jason with a mischievous smirk, orchestrating harmless fun. Jason played college football and traveled to Russia with the college orchestra. Jason moved to Alaska, where he received his master's degree from APU and then to Missoula, Mont., where he received his doctorate degree in forestry.
Jason and his wife Heather Mouw returned to Anchorage, where Jason worked as a wildlife biologist for Fish and Game, where Jason and Heather's two boys, Jacob and Wyatt, were born and where Jason became an advocate for the protection of Alaskan waters and an active and vital member of his church, ChangePoint. Jason loved Jesus and his family is thankful for the knowledge that he is now with the Father.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. at ChangePoint Church, 6689 Changepoint Drive in Anchorage. In lieu of flowers, please give at any Well's Fargo Bank to the Mouw Family Memorial Fund to help with significant medical costs and college fund for Jason's sons.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Jason Mouw

36 Entries

Joey Nichols

September 11, 2018

Bruce and Cathy,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.

m C

September 5, 2018

I am truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the Family and friends of Jason. May the God of all Comfort Grant you peace and strength during this diffecult time (psalm 29:11).

Nancy

September 4, 2018

I am truly sorry to read of the passing of your loved one. Jason. He will be missed. May the love and memories you have for him sustain you as you deal with his loss. May "the God of all comfort," (1Cor. 1:3,4) be with your family at this difficult time as well. May each passing day get a little easier as life goes on. Please take care.

September 3, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.

September 3, 2018

My condolences go out to the entire family for the loss of your loved one may look to God for the strength and the power to carry through this most difficult time. Isaiah 40:29

Laura Kimmel

September 1, 2018

Heather, I am sorry to hear about Jason's passing and will always remember how Wyatt and Jacob played on the trampoline, and how you and Jason welcomed Tahlia to roast marshmallows and hang out with you all at your campfilres. Please let me know if there is anything we can do. Laura

Lula & Dex

September 1, 2018

Heather, Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on your loss. It is our prayer that you can find peace, comfort and strength in God's word at: Isa. 41:10. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

W Burnette

September 1, 2018

My condolences to the Mouw family and friends. Take comfort in what God has said "I myself am the One that is comforting you people." Isaiah 51:12.

Abigail Williams

September 1, 2018

Please accept condolences from my family to yours.

September 1, 2018

It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.

G W

September 1, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to Jason's loving family. May God's loving kindness bring you comfort and peace. Take comfort in the words found in John 6:40. Through His Word HE gives us the hope of seeing our loved one again.

September 1, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.

September 1, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.

August 31, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

Matthew LaCroix

August 31, 2018

Jason was a respected resource professional who brought his best to every project and was always a pleasure to work with. He was always willing to help out and share his expertise. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to your family.

Jack Stanford

August 31, 2018

Aug 31 Skeena River BC
Dear Mouw Family,
Jason was a dear friend, a great OhD student and wonderful colleague. He will be greatly missed and I wish you all the best in his absence. I was privileged to work with Jason on his dissertation research and on our Salmonid Rivers Observatory Network project. He was a key scientist in this very successful project. His papers are widely recognized as thoughtful and well documented studies. I will always value the time I had with Jason in the field and in the lab. He was honorable, fun and thorough and man did he know his plants. I have one anecdote about camping in the bush with Jason. It was on the Kwethluk River out of Bethel Alaska near our SaRON camp where we were working on geomorphic controls on chum spawning. We were in our tents when a bear went off big time roaring and tearing up vegetation apparently because we were camped on the gravel bar where he/she wanted to fish. I said to Jason "that sounds bad" and he said "yeah but I have my big pistol ready." Ten minutes later the bear continued to make a fuss but the loudest thing I heard was Jason snoring like hell but obviously peaceful. The bear went away shortly thereafter. So, we had fun, did good work and enjoyed each others company. I will miss him immensely as I know you already do. Best wishes and please contact me when you can as I have some photos of Jason you may enjoy. So sorry to have him go. [email protected]

August 31, 2018

Sorry for your loss, may God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 51:17

Gage Hudson

August 31, 2018

Mr. Mouw and family. Jason was a friend and impacted my life for the better years ago. Im so sorry for your loss and I know how close you were with your son. All I can say is I know he is with God and in a better place. God bless, Gage.

Tony Haddenham

August 30, 2018

I moved to Stanwood in 1988 and Jason was the first person I met. We became instant friends. He will be missed. Heather, boys, and the rest of the Mouw family, I send my love and condolences.

B.J. Van Kalsbeek

August 30, 2018

Jason made me laugh greatly in college days at NWC and the thought of him brings a grin to my face. May God bless you his loved ones. 1 These. 4:13

August 30, 2018

Dear Heather, boys, Hansons and Mouws,
How deeply sad to learn about Jason. I am praying for God's comfort, strength, courage and peace at this time and may He sustain you in the days ahead.
Blessings,
Nikki Myron

Karen Pelletier

August 30, 2018

We are so sorry to hear of your families loss. So many people are thinking of you now and the positive impact Bruce Mouw his family has had on the Stanwood/Camano community. Sending prayers and love, the Garrisons, Pelletiers and McGinns

Kelly and Kasie Pranghofer

August 30, 2018

I am so sorry to hear this news. Jason was an incredibly friendly person - one of the best. I remember well our times in band as well as in the pea fields with Twin City Foods. Sending prayers and love to the entire Mouw family.

Bill and Carolyn Lindell

August 30, 2018

We know Mr. Mouw and Carolyn knew Jason from band tours. He was an energetic, happy, fun loving kid. Our hearts go out to the whole family at this heartbreaking time. We are so sorry for your loss.

David Boze

August 30, 2018

I did not know him well in school, but everything I remember of him was good -- high energy, an infectious smile, a young man of kindness and talent. He was far too young to die. It is not fair and I can only imagine the anguish his loved ones must feel. We don't know the number of our days or why. We can only put our hope in the resurrection to come and learn to carry our memories with more sweetness than pain. I am so sorry for your terrible loss.

WENDE

August 30, 2018

I am so sorry for the families loss. I knew Jason from the rooms. He was a remarkable gentleman. Sincerest Condolences.

August 29, 2018

I didn't know Jason, but I did know his father, Bruce. Mr. Mouw was my High School teacher. He still is at the top of the list as favorite teacher of all time. I know how much Mr. Mouw dearly loves his wife and children, because he talked about them all the time in class. I am so sorry for this loss, and send my love and prayers to you all. It seems Jason followed right along the path of his father as being a fun loving, humorous and wonderful person.

Marianne McGarry Bloom

August 29, 2018

Jason was in his prime. How blessed we are to have him in our lives. How brokenhearted we are for all of you his family. Our prayers are constant for you. You are not alone. All our love, Marianne McGarry Bloom and Greg Bloom.

Terry and Kathy Beebe

August 29, 2018

Oh we are so sorry for your loss...❤ We will be thinking of you and praying for the comfort that can come from knowing such a great guy gave so much and knew where he is spending eternity!! Much much love .......

Sue Paulson

August 29, 2018

Dear Heather and all of Jason's family. My love to you and may God give you the strong to continue with life, and all that is for you to experience. Jason was the best!!!

Ron and Bonnie De Jong

August 29, 2018

We were deeply saddened by Jason's passing. He was a wonderful nephew. We pray for peace and comfort for his family knowing that now he is in the loving arms of his Saviour.

mike howley

August 29, 2018

Deepest condolences to the Mouw family. On my two visits to Alaska with my brother in law, Jason was so welcoming and despite his busy schedule went out of his way to show his guests an adventurous time in Alaska. Almost immediately he made virtual strangers to him feel like they were lifelong friends. I feel lucky that I will always have fond memories of my time with Jason as our tour guide in the Alaska wilderness.

Joe Marti

August 28, 2018

We grieve for you and your loss. All my memories of Jason are good ones. He was a smiling, cheerful presence wherever he went, and he accomplished great things in his time here. God bless to all the Mouw and Hanson family, especially Heather and their boys.

August 28, 2018

Good Bye Jason. Love you buddy. See you on the other side.

Chris Marti

August 28, 2018

Dear Mouw Family,
My sincere condolences. I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Jason. My heart and prayers go out to you all.

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