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1975
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2008
Jason Buffington Obituary
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for Jason Buffington
Kenneth Buffington
June 27, 2023
Kenneth Buffington
June 27, 2023
Kenneth Buffington
June 27, 2023
Kenneth Buffington
June 27, 2023
Jessica Buffington
June 27, 2023
Jason, it's been 15 years and I miss you like it were yesterday!! I miss you so much! Life goes on but, not how it should have been. Wish you were here!! I love you!!!
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
Jessica BUFFINGTON
June 26, 2020
12 years, it's been a hard road for me. Miss you everyday day! Gone but, NEVER forgotten. I love you!
Wanda Hanson
January 2, 2020
Jason was a loving father and honorable man he had a quick sense of humor. He loved this family above all else and was committed just servicing his community . He will be sorely missed. I had the privilege of being part of his childrens lives.They will carry on his legacy of honesty honor and humor. Miss Wanda Hanson of twin Oaks Farm learning Center
Lyn Guthrie
June 27, 2011
I just read Kathy's words and it choked me up because it says everything. I say good morning to Jason every day (his picture is on my fridge.)
I miss Jason and his comedic ways. I miss the way he would pick me me up to hug me because he said it would hurt his back to have to bend over that far!
I always felt Jason was special and God obviously felt the same way and decided he wanted him back early. So thank you Lord for loaning him to us for the short but amazing period that was Jason.
Sending love to his memory and wonderful family
Kathy Buffington
June 12, 2011
I have been reading many of the entries of people that knew Jason. Of course my eyes are overflowing with tears; I miss my son so much. I so long to talk with him, to hear his voice and really hug him. It will soon be three long years, June 27, 2008, at 5:07, Jason left this earth. If my spirital eyes were open that day I would have been able to see Jesus himself with my boy, taking him by his hand and walking up that beautiful golden staircase to the most unaimaginable place.
My beautiful daughter Jessica is doing such a wounderful job of reminding everyone of Jason. I know I'm so proud and so is Jason. They were very close. He loved and trusted Jessica with things that he didn't even with me, because he didn't want me to worry. He just didn't know that's what mom's do. I am so glad Jason had spoken so many times with Kenneth Price; dear Kenneth and Carolyn, I so love and respect and pray for those two. God's word says by their fruits you shall know them. These two are what true Jesus followers are, they reflect Jesus in speach, love and life. Thank you for not giving up on my son, visiting everyday while Jason was in the hospital for those six long weeks. Jason loved them too.
I do not know why Jesus took Jason, I know my heart is still so heavy with sadness so many days, and yet I am able to laugh at so many thing Jason didm when I think of Jason. I thank God for my memories of him, until I see him face to face in Glory! Love you my son! Mom
Susan Buffington
December 8, 2010
I heard ELECTRIC AVENUE on the radio & thought of my late brother, Jason. He LOVED that song as a little boy. I cranked up the volume & said aloud, "this one's for you, Jaso!" & I sang along at the top of my lungs. Daydreamed that he was riding in my truck with me & singing along. Aching to take him to breadfast & catch up on all the little things of life. A big smile came over me and I felt his spirit with me:)
Roxxanne Kerley
December 6, 2010
Jason, you were the cutest little blond headed boy, coming to church with your ma. I remember you in my Sunday School class. You were the one I chose to help me out and keep the others quiet. You were a born leader. I didn't know enough about the Bible to be teaching but it didn't bother you. You just liked being in my class : ) Now Heather, she would help me teach by correcting me if I got something wrong, in a nice way she would lol. In my memory you were a cute and rowdy boy who loved living and wanted to make everyone happy. This world misses you! Love, Roxanne
MaryJane Price
October 21, 2010
My memories of Jason and the whole gang are still vivid in my mind I loved going to the house in the mountains and watching the boys swing on that rope swing. Seeing Kathy and Jason at my Granny's church was shocking Jason has turned into this big tall cowboy. Funny how in our mind people remain how we saw them last. I love you all and am so thankful that God saw fit to allow us to cross paths and develop memories that will last a lifetime. My prayers are with you.
Jeremy Price
October 14, 2010
Jason Buffington. We were never close as adults, but we had a heck of a lot of fun as kids. I still remember running all over Pioneer Village playing guns in all the old houses with you. We stressed our moms out, cheesed off the museum workers and wore the knees off our jeans, but by golly, we were the best dang commandos you'd ever see fighting in those Victorian era houses. You left us too soon. Someday we'll play together again. My thoughts and prayers go with your family now. Goodbye, with love,
-Jeremy Price
Jessica Buffington
October 14, 2010
So I bought him a ring and I wanted to ask him one more time. He was laying on the couch with baby Jason and I was on the recliner, I reached over to touch him and said, hey baby cakes will you marry me and his answer was “I already told you yes why do you keep asking me”? I said I just wanted to make sure you didn’t forget or think I was playing. So I gave him his ring and he didn’t want to wear it cuz he said “men don’t wear jewelry” but, he put it on and it never came off. Later I told him “baby cakes I set the day its valentines day so that way you’ll never forget. He turned and looked at me and said, “that’s good, what day is that”? I said, it’s on Valentines Day”! I told him, who doesn’t know what day Valentines Day is? He said “me, so if you want me to be there you better tell me”! When that day came it was the happiest day of my life we were already joined by our over whelming love, we just wanted to make it official. Every day after that was a blessing, no matter what. When I look back at our time together it seemed like a life time but, it was only a few years. A few loving, caring, kind, confusing, wonderful, crazy, joyful, inspirational, humbling years. I will never forget my baby cakes. I knew him in a different way then everyone else did. A deep personal, spiritual way and I will hold that close to my heart and in my mind forever. I wish I could have saved his life like he saved mine, with love and I tried to make him happy everyday. I hope that when he’s watching baby Jason and I he will hold us in our time of need. I know that this pain that has taken over my body will fade with the time but his love will stay with me for a LIFE TIME!!! I LOVE YOU BABY CAKES!!!! I always told him he was my soul mate so now that he not here, that’s all we have, is his soul so he is still and always will be my SOUL mate…….
By: Rocio Escobar Buffington
Part 3
Jessica Buffington
October 12, 2010
I just want to tell you Brother that you are on my mind a bunch. There are so many things that I wish could have been done differently. It makes me feel aweful that I didn't know you were sick. That you were going through all of these things and never said anything. I know that you and Kenneth used to talk all the time and I bet that he could sure use you now. He is in his program and doing well but, hasen't mentioned anything about you to anyone. I know that loosing you ment a grate deal to him and he struggles with it everyday. I just wish that you were here we could all use some of your humor. Times are so stressful right now, soon I'll have no job, Aleena broke her leg, Alexis needs braces and other stuff. I miss your advice even when it was just silly. Anyway Brother keep an eye on us, we can sure use it. I love you and Miss you more then you know. Love you Sister, Jessica...<3
Jessica Buffington
October 12, 2010
There are 3 entries. I have tried to put this in 4 times and I think because of the lengeth it wouldn't let me. So this is from Rocio, Jason's wife and soul mate. Her wonderful memories of Jason, Daddy Buffington....
My Wonderful Husband Jason,
The first day I saw Jason walk in the doors of the Holiday Inn he turned and glanced at me and kept walking. He stopped in front of the TV, put his hand on the back of the chair, his back was towards me. He didn’t say a word to me bit, I looked at him in his uniform. He was about 300 lbs and I thought he was the sexiest man I had ever seen. At that moment I said to myself “he’s mine”! I’ve got to have him to matter what it takes. He was a hard fish to catch. He was so sweet, so innocent. I would reach out to touch him and he would run away, literally he would make up something and he’d be out the doors, but he would always come back for more. The first time I hugged him it was like he didn’t know what a hug was. I had to tell him you have to put your arms around me and hold me.
Part 1....
Aleena Olguin
October 11, 2010
Uncle Jason, I love you and we miss you. We wish that you never died, I always think about you. I love you Uncle Jason and I wish you were alive, and we are all taking care of your Mommy. We went to the cemetary for your Birthday to drop off you balloons. Me your Sister and Mom and Alexis. Are you taking care of Jesus and Mary and Joseph and Grandma's and Grandpa's? I love you see you soon. Love Aleena....
Honey Miller
September 27, 2010
This is going to be an odd entry, but I've read most if not all of the guest book every time it was posted to. It made me feel closer to my cousin, but also showed me what I missed out on. He was someone that was serious & did what he needed to do for his family. Then could turn around & be the silliest fun person that everyone wanted for company. I think he would be very honored & proud to know that his family shared this with so many. It didn't just keep his memory alive, but helped to share it with those of us that weren't lucky enough to be that close to him. I know he is up in heaven watching down on his family & wishing he could relieve the pain of missing him, but he is also happy that in the tragedy of losing him it brought them closer together. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful memories of him. He will be dearly missed.
Love, Honey
Kathy Buffington
September 26, 2010
Soon Jason's Guest Book will close. Thank you to all who have told their thoughts and memories of our beloved Jason. It has been a very difficult time in our lives. Sometimes a struggle, some days we laugh at some memory we share and some days like today; we cry. It doesn't seen to get any easier. I miss my beloved son more everyday. Aleena, Jason's niece, she's now four, sang to me her and her mother's favorite song; address in the stars and of course it made me cry. I thank God, and our precious Jesus that we had him for almost 33 years. I love you with all my heart Jason and will until I die. I will see you again in Heaven.
Your mom,
John Mark Buffington
September 26, 2010
Jason always enjoyed camping with family and friends. The evenings around the campfire were memorable and were his favorite time. Jason would hunt or fish often on these camp-outs. Jason went with me many times, and was usually eager to go whenever invited. I sure miss Jason and loved him very much.
Dad
Scott Billingsley
September 21, 2010
Jason will be missed!! Thoughts & prayers r w/him & the family!!
Shayne Wooldridge
September 21, 2010
Jason always had a big heart and was kind even when he really had no reason he is in a better place now but will never be forgotten
Carrie Storm (Braley
September 11, 2010
I wish I had some wonderful story to tell about Jason but i am sad to say that i do not.......I do however remember Jason's smile. I know that his memory will never die he was soooooo loved by so many. May his memory live on forever.
Aleena Marie Olguin
August 3, 2010
Dear Uncle Jason,
I love you, are you really happy in heaven with Jesus Christ? We miss you very much. Did you know that our kitten is gone I think our neighbor's took him to the pound, and I miss him so bad. We Love and Miss You. I remember when you would play fight with me. Bye Uncle, Love Aleena.
Lyn Guthrie
August 3, 2010
Jase I loved the way you used to come to my house asking if there was anything you could do for me. I knew you just needed to be by yourself and would ply you with snacks and let you watch tv or just talk. I miss you coming by your mom's house, you could make us laugh until it hurt. Now it just hurts. Love you buddy.
Sandi Silva
August 3, 2010
I normally don't do these kinds of things and I know its selfish. Its just that when I sit here and read everyones posts and actually stop and think about the pain that we are all in, the tears start to stream down my face... I think about that last Halloween you were here with us and how we both went to my moms and took the kids trick or treating together! We talked the entire time and it was GREAT!! If I had only known that was the last Halloween that we would get to spend together! I think we all look back with regrets and all the things we would have done differently had we known what was going to happen. Jason, I miss you terribly and life is not the same without you. I miss your laugh and just being able to sit and visit with you. I realize that God works in ways that we don't always understand and that even though we feel wronged that you have been taken from us, that God had a bigger plan for you and that you are better off now. You are with grandma, grandpa, my grandma Hazel, grandpa Odis, and Dans best friend Scott. I know you didn't know Scott, but I think you would have liked him a lot had you guys met (& Im sure you know each other now!) You are no longer in pain or suffer and you are now happy and healthy!! This is what I think and pray that your life is like now. I also pray for all of us, because even though we have all had time to grieve, the pain is still there and this is not something you EVER "get over." I especially pray for my dad and your mom! My dad has said so many times that he loved you as if you were his own son and Jason, I hope you know that because I KNOW he did and still does love you as if you were his child. Being a mom myself, even the thought of loosing a child makes me cry - I can't even fathom how empty your mom feels, with the loss of you! I can only imagine the pain that those closest to you still feel every day and I can only hope that you are able to send little "messages" down to them so that they know you are looking down on them telling them that everything is ok and that you want them to be happy. I tried posting on your birthday and it somehow did not actually post and now I am late, but Happy Birthday Jaso!! We love and miss you dearly, but I know I will see you again....
Carolina Chapman
July 31, 2010
Jason,
I have been putting this off for a long time. There are so many memories and thoughts. To your family: My heartfelt remorse. Remorse of losing a loved one so young. Your family is like a second family to me, they have always been there. To you: I rejoice. Rejoice that you no longer have to suffer. Rejoice in the fact that even though your life was cut short you had a good one. You got to experience love and family and now you get to experience peace and harmony. I remember the first night I met you. Roxy took me to the Mercado with her and we had to walk around to find you there. Once we found you it wasn't quite as intimidating of a place. Everyone loved you, cracking jokes wanting to give you things. It was actually quite fun! Then you took us to your office, we were making fun of the bad guys pictures on the wall and you pulled out a Polaroid camera and took pictures of us. I also remember a time in Tehachapi, it was the night before Roxy and I junior prom. Jessica came up to do Roxy's hair. We all went to dinner and then some of us went out to Brite Lake. We all had so much fun laughing at you (weather it was you trying to be funny or we were just making fun of you). The next day for prom we were so tired from the night before it was miserable. I would have had more fun hanging out with you instead. Jason for a long time I was crazy about you and I think you liked me too. Ours mothers and your grandma and others didn't approve. Sitting here today I wouldn't have approved either, but you were always a gentleman and respectful to me. Thank you for that. You were also respectful to those who did not agree and I thank you for that also. A few years later I remember camping in Yosemite with Roxy, you, and your family. We went on beautiful hikes and stayed up late talking around the camp fire. On the way home I got car sick and had to barf. You guys laughed at me and pointed out what I had eaten for lunch. You were always so ornery but that was how you showed affection. And a few years after that whenever I needed to talk I would come over and swing in the tire swing and we would talk for hours. You used to try to get Newt to chase my feet as I swung ( I think he actually bit me once lol). Anyhow you will always hold a special place in my heart. You were loved by many and will never be forgotten.
Again sorry it took so long I have been avoiding it, almost as if I don't want to believe it happened.
Carolina
Jacob Hines
July 30, 2010
Jason was my dear friend. We shared many good times. He will never be forgotten. His friendship meant the world to me and my prayers and my family's prayers and thoughts are always with his family. I was remembering the good times Jason and I had with the family when Jason would go with us on our annual family camping trip to San Simeon. Sitting by the campfire laughing and B.S.ing. Hiking around. Enjoying the vacation. He was always part of the family and he is in our hearts and thoughts. We shared some good laughs and good times. Happy Birthday friend. I also recall a time when we told both our parents we were spending the nite at the others house, instead we camped out at our favorite shooting spot, and made a roaring campfire in an old abandoned rusty bug out there. Good times shooting the breeze. God bless you and your family always.
Jessica Buffington
July 30, 2010
Happy Birthday Jason,
We went to the cemetery this evening and we let our balloons go that we wrote on for you and we saw this huge beautiful hawk sitting on the top of the tree. It made me feel like you were there with me looking down on us while we were talking to you. Jason I miss you so much and today and the day you passed will be two of the hardest for me but, right now it seems like everyday is hard. Even if what I'm thinking of is a good or funny memory. I know that I won't be able to make any more with you. I think I'm being really hard on people because I want soooooooo bad for them to write in the guest book and leave us some more memories of you. I can't help it though and they would know exactly what I'm feeling and they would do the same if the shoe was on the other foot. No matter how long I have to keep this guest book going I will just to hear 1 more story about YOU. I love you Jason with all my heart even though it's broken and missing you. Happy Birthday again.....35th. Love your Sister, Jessica.
joe hines
July 23, 2010
we have been wanting to do this for awhile, jason was a important part of the hines family, we will alwAYS REMEMBER JASON SHOWING UP AT OUR DOORAND THE HAPPENESS HE BROUGHT TO OUR FAMILY. HIS PASSING CHANGED OUR FAMILY FOREVER,jason was loved by all the hines family.anyone who knew jason knew he was quite close to the hines family,jason passsing forever changed our lives.
Marlina Zavala
July 22, 2010
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. And to Jason, we will see ya soon in the kingdom. God Bless!
Your Wife Rocio
July 14, 2010
Its been 2 years now since you left us to be with Jesus. You know that my life has only gotten more crazy and difficult. I would give up anything thing just to be with you right now. I love you with all my hart and the hole (like your mom said) in my heart will never be healed. I try so hard to act like everything is okay, because not dealing with the pain is easier to handle. I would love for you to be her with Jason and I and maybe some more kids. I wish things would have turned out different for all of us. I know you’re watching Baby Jason and right now he talks about you all the time. Just a few weeks ago when Raquel was going to have Payton he remembered that KMC was the hospital you passed away in. almost 2 years to the day and that memory is still in his mind. I’m trying to get right with GOD so I can come see you.
Kathy Buffinton
July 12, 2010
My beloved son, I miss you so much. I don't know if this hole in my heart will ever heal. I would have done anything to save you. I have never known anyone so brave as you. I thank God you were given to me. Can it really be 2 years? I see you in my mind all the time. My arms ache to hug you. Life sometines seems like a cruel joke. I love you so Jason. Your birthday will be here soon and we will celebriate it without you. I plan on going to Hillcrest to be with you that day. Dear God sometines I can hardly stand it. Many people still miss you. Your sister Jessica has worked so hard to get people to write in the guest book, to tell us their memories of you but not all have done so. Dear Jason I love. Mom
Jessica Buffington
July 8, 2010
Your on my mind a LOT today. I don't know how many times I can say it but, I miss you soooo much, and I love you with all my heart. 2yrs already and it still seems like you here. I know that times are sooo close to the end and we will all be home to see you very soon. I wish that I could have said so many things that I wanted to say to you. I guess you knew the most important one, that I love you and always will. Until next time, Brother. Love your little Sister,:)
Jessica Buffington
July 1, 2010
Hey Brother,
Alexis went to a funeral yesterday and she said she herd a story about a bunch of caterpillars. There were a bunch of little ones and 1 older one. The older one had spun himself into his cocoon and the little ones thought he had passed away....They cried and cried and soon they looked up and saw the most beautiful wings spread out over them and the butterfly said, why are you crying? Please don't cry for me, I'm free now and I'll be watching over you until you get your wings. We know that you have you wings and are watching over all of us until we get ours and go home to see you. We went to the cemetery to see you on Saturday....It seems so weird that you aren't here. I still catch myself thinking about Thursday's when you and Rocio and Little Jason would come to our house for a BBQ, or so that Rocio could do someone's hair. There were times I'm sure you didn't feel like coming but, you made it a point to come anyway and spend time with me and my Family and let my girls get to know you better. I'm sooooo glad that you did because even though Aleena was so little when you passed she still remembers all about you and misses you. We all talk about you all the time. Everyday there is something that reminds me of you, EVERYWHERE. A different stray dog is in the driveway everyday and Jaime tells me that you are the one sending them there. The way you would always bring home stray animals....It doesn’t matter how many times we try and run them all off, they just come right back. When ever I make Tea I remember how you would call me and ask me to make you some SWEET TEA. When I drive by Howard’s, the corner store where you stopped EVERYDAY, I think you kept that store in business. That is the place you would always buy Alexis a sucker of every shape and color for when she would come over. Soooooo many people love and miss you Jaso. I think about you everyday and that will never change. I love you Brother I wish with all my heart that we had more time with you and if there was something that I could have done I would have. I would have ANYTHING for you to still be here. I hope that you now how much you were loved.....We all love you and until we get our wings just keep a look out over us, Brother. I love and miss you with all my heart.....Love, Jessica....
Raquel Hulse
June 27, 2010
Hello buffing ton,
Been doing a lot of thinking about you lately. I went threw my wedding photos yesterday because I knew you were In them a lot and I just felt like seeing you. You been gone for 2 years now and I still miss you like crazy every time I go to Bakersfield. You probably already know ill be having Peyton tomorrow at KMC. I know you wouldn’t miss it, I know you’ll be there with me. Because im pretty scared about the whole thing. Well Jason God bless you and don’t forget about lil ol me because you no where near forgotten in my heart.
Raquel Hulse
June 27, 2010
i still miss you and think about you all the time. my bakersfield trips aren't the same without you greeting me when i get there. we love you Jason
Dad Buffington
April 5, 2010
Jason loved to hunt and shoot. Every time I invited him to do either one or both, he was eager to go with me.
On one particular time we went to Pine Creek Ranch before deer season. We took Rex and a tent and regular camping equipment. Our plan was to scout the area for deer or sign of deer. Well, we had just woke up and were lying in our sleeping bags in the tent when we heard something out side the tent. We both went out to investigate the noise. We both saw a nice big 3 point buck standing there wondering what he should do. And he imedately ran off down the hill, never to be seen again by us. I will always remember that pre-hunting trip with Jason and Rex. We had a really good time.
Jessica Buffington
March 12, 2010
Hey Brother,
I sure you know but, I've been getting Little Jason on Wednesday's and I will get to have him this weekend, I'm soooooo excited. Having Jason and Rocio here still is so awesome, they are your last connection. Even though Jason wasn't your biological son I still feel a connection with his as if he was. He makes me laugh like you use to. With his silly faces and the things he says. He still loves it at the house on Pioneer Drive. He remembers it some what but, he is discovering new things there, and during that he will say things like" Daddy Buffington used to push me on this swing all the time". He still has memories of you just like Aleena and they were both so little when you left. This shows me what a lasting impression you left on people. Your memory will always be with me and I know that Rocio is making sure to keep your memory alive with Little J. I love you Brother and keep you eye on the kids for me while their out in the yard playing. Love your Sister, Jessica<3
January 14, 2010
not a day goes by were i dont think about jason i miss our weekly fishing trips to lake ming and now every time i go i ask you to let me catch a big one it hasnt happend yet i hope thats you way of joking with me...lol you were my best friend and like a big brother to me i miss staying late nights at the mercado messin around causein trouble you have tought me many of life lessons some in which i will never forget thanks i think god that i had the pleasure of being your friend ill never forget you your the only person that i let call me chubby ill miss that to when when i BBQ i think of you alot of things i do causes me to think of you i just cant belive your gone but one day i hope will meet again to fish in that big lake in the sky until then j ill miss you bro and continue to keep your memory in my heart and mind love you man
justin henderson
January 14, 2010
not a day goes by were i dont think about jason i miss our weekly fishing trips to lake ming and now every time i go i ask you to let me catch a big one it hasnt happend yet i hope thats you way of joking with me...lol you were my best friend and like a big brother to me i miss staying late nights at the mercado messin around causein trouble you have tought me many of life lessons some in which i will never forget thanks i think god that i had the pleasure of being your friend ill never forget you your the only person that i let call me chubby ill miss that to. when when i BBQ i think of you, alot of things i do causes me to think of you i just cant belive your gone but one day i hope will meet again to fish in that big lake in the sky until then j ill miss you bro and continue to keep your memory in my heart and mind love you man
Jessica Buffington
January 11, 2010
I'm feeling sooooo low lately. Everything reminds me of you. Everything that we do I wish that I could invite you or tell you about it. I long to hear one of your stories. Only you had a way of always making me laugh, with your funny sayings. I still can't believe that your gone. When I listen to music I can't help but cry. There is either a song that reminds me of you or a song that you loved or one you knew all the words to. I find myself wondering what your kids would have looked like. Would they have been blond or have dark hair? Brown or blue eyes. Would they have had your love for cowboy boots? It's crazy but, Aleena reminds me so much of you, Mom too! She's sweet and sour all at the same time and she love's her cowboy boots.
There are peices of you everywhere. Things you've tought my kids, the bad habbits you left them with (Alexis and ranch) to name one. Stories you've left with us, your amazing smile imprinted in my mind. I know that you are in a better place and God has a plan for you. I don't understand why he took you as soon as he did but, I will never forget you and what a special person and awsome Brother you were. I love you Jason and I can't say it enough.
Tulsa time just came on the radio and the fair just poped into my head when you and all of us would hang out at country corner. You as always were the life of the party. I'm sure it's the same where you are now. I love you Brother. Talk to you later.
Love you, Jessica
Your Wife Rocio
January 10, 2010
Every day that goes by no matter where I’m at or who I’m with I find a way to talk about you. baby Jason talks about you everyday he remembers the weirdest things he remembers where you guys went and what you guys did he remembers the things that you got him. There was this little bear he carries around with his its name is Barry. You gave him to me on our first anniversary. He lost it the other day he was very upset. He said “Daddy Buffington is going to get mad at you if you don’t go get him.” it’s crazy how it’s been over a year and he hasn’t forgotten anything about you. It’s like every day that goes by he actually remembers you more. And sometimes when he’s really upset and he’s crying he just says he misses his Daddy Buffington. Just the other day he asked me ”don’t you still love Daddy Buffington?” I told him that I do. I know in this past year and a half or so I have dealt with my grief in a very different way. My loneliness and may need to fill the void in my heart overtook my life. I know that I still love you. No matter what happens no matter how many years pass no matter who I’m with. You are my first real love and nothing will change that. I know that your with Jesus. I know that in heaven you are the happiest. I can’t wait till the day where I can see your face again where I can hear your laugh and see your smile
Kathy Buffington
January 7, 2010
Dearest Jason,
My beautiful son, I miss you so much. I have been so down lately, I guess more so because of the holidays. I think about your laughter and how contagious it was! I remember you and Gary out in your old house on Pioneer. You were both drinking and telling stories. I laughed so much that my stomach hurt. I miss you both. I really liked Gary. I know you did too. I always stop and talk with him when I go see you. I know you are with Christ the Lord. You made it!! What a beautiful place; Heaven. Some days I can hardly wait to go see you! Some days it all seems unreal. I should be able to go to Bakersfield and see you. You made my days happy. I seem to be thinking of all different time frames; from the time you were born, kindergarden, prom, your whale watching trip in 8th grade. The time you and Richard loosened the salt shaker when I took you both to breakfast before whale watching and I spilt salt everywhere. Boy did you two laugh. The time you had a pair of hand cuffs and we were going on our once a year trip to an amusement park and Rebecca's friend Kathy, was going with us. Somehow you got the cuffs on her, and she, not knowing you didn't have the keys, tightened them. What a mess. Somehow we got her out. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and change so many things. I miss you so much it makes me hurt. You made all our lives interesting, to say the least. We all have so many memories. You are my son and I love you and miss you, and I know I will until I die. Jaso say hi to Jesus and Gary and my mom and dad. Miss you Love you, Mom
kimberlee palos
January 7, 2010
When i heard you were gone i cryed for you and felt so sad for your family.i was over at the house all the time i even lived there for a while. i remember so many fun time, i remember jessica and i playing in theat old fort up on the hill and we could see you trying to sneak up and scare us. i remember you laughing hard when you realized we were waiting for you. The time when i knew you had a kind heart was when jessica fell off the big swing and look in your face, you were so worried. Even though we ended up laughing about it after we knew she was okay.
When i went to your funeral and saw everyone who was there for it made me realize how much you were loved and how special that was and how greatley you will be missed, but you will never be foregotten
love kim palos
Carrie (Braley) Storm
January 7, 2010
The thing that I remember the most about Jason is the amazing smile he had..
Aleena Olguin
December 30, 2009
Hi Uncle,
I want to tell you your in my heart. I miss you. I want to tell you good bye and I want to sit with you. I wish you would come back and your dreams come ture and I love you. Your my big uncle. Love,
Aleena
Jessica Buffington
December 7, 2009
Hey Brother,
I've been missing you soooo much. So have your niece’s. We are going to decorate your crypt this weekend for Christmas. I haven't been to see you in a while, it's just so hard. I wish that I could go and sit with you everyday. So do the girls. Yesterday morning about 3am a little black kitten appeared on the front porch. Don't know how it found its way to the front door because its eyes were matted shut. It's the weirdest thing that animals always show up at our house. Aleena has wanted a cat so bad but, we haven’t been able to keep one because of Alexis’s allergies but, this one she seems to be able to handle. When ever an animal show's up I always think of you. The way you always brought stray dogs and cats home. You could never just pass one up and leave it where you found it. Now that your not here they just show up like it was you bringing them home. Quit bringing them to me butt head what am I supposed to do with all of them.
Jason I miss you so much still. I know that everyone says that with time things will get better. Can anyone tell me how much longer this is going to take, because it feels like every thing about you being gone plays over and over in my head EVERYDAY? I have a hard time looking at pictures of you and not crying but, I have them ALL over my house. I will NEVER take them down. I try everyday to find someone else that knew you and try to get them to write in the guest book. I want everyone who knew you to tell the stories that they have of you. I know that so many people love and miss you. I sure that people would like for me to leave them alone about writing in the guest book but, I can't. I will cherish every memory that is written in the book for ever. Every story about you is special to me and I will keep trying to get people to tell me their stories of you. I love you big Brother and I miss you. Over Thanks giving we had some car trouble and I was just down and out and I really just wanted to talk to my Brother and for him to tell me it would be ok. I just wish that I could hear your voice, your silly jokes. You always had a way of cheering me up, and I sure could have used it. Anyway Brother I love you and miss you. I will write again soon but please remember NO MORE ANIMALS, ok! Love, Jessica
Raquel Hulse
October 4, 2009
Geez Jason i been putting this off for a long time becouse i get so chockecd up when i think about it hurts. yea it's been a year since you left and a lot of thing have happened since then but i remember you almost everyday. You know we gave Hayden your middle name. that way no matter what happens later on in life you will always be with us. Baby jason is getting big now but he hasn't forgoten about you. it seem like he talks about you all the time. I never got a chance to thank you for being such a wonderful father to him. Thank you! I do miss you. i kept a few of the flowrs from you funneral and i put them in a shadow box and it's on my wall, becouse even though it hurts evertime i look at them id rather hurt to remember then to never have met you. My sister misses you too. I know her and she deals with your lose everyday in her own way.
I'll be going fishing in a few weeks and i have to tell you it's not going to be the same without you. Who will touch the fish for me? lol i guess it's better for me though seeing as you wont get a chance to steal my fish and claim it as your's. lol i love you jason and i don't know if i ever got a chance to tell you but i do and i miss you but i know your in a better place and there is no doubt that you are.
Stephanie Kuhs
September 8, 2009
Jason was my cousin, i still remember playing with roxy almost every weekend at grandmas house. Jason would always let us in his little house in the front of the yard to watch his rock videos with him. We would visit him occasionally at mercado latino. Jason may have seemed like a big tough guy but he was always very sweet with my kids. when i had kylie he was one of the few who came by to see her. I really couldnt believe he took the time to come by my parents house just to visit and see the little one, it meant a lot to me.I remember halloween a couple of years ago jason, little jason and rocio came up to go trick or treating and jason had on a wolf mask. He scared kylie so much, he thought it was hilarious(it was).Love you much jason! Steph
Kenneth Price
September 3, 2009
I was Jason's pastor when he was a little boy. I have known his mom Cathy for most of my life. I really got to know Jason well in the last few years of his life. Jason was struggling with questions about God, his faith and the weaknesses that are seem common to many of us. One thing during those times of sharing however, that always came through was the sincerity in Jason's heart to be pleasing to God. He was torn between his failures and his desire to do right. I do not have a doubt that Jason is with the Lord now and all those questions have been answered and now there is peace. When Jason was a child I only knew him in relationship with his family. The Jason I knew as a man, I knew as a friend and a brother in Christ. Obviously he touched many lives in his relatively short time on this earth. He will be missed. But for those of us who know the savior he trusted for salvation, this period of time is but a comma in the sentence of life. There is a reunion day coming. So, goodbye for now Jason; we will pick up our conversation on the other side. Pastor Price
Jesse Cunningham
August 31, 2009
I never got to know Jason as well as I could have the memory that sticks out in my mind most was that we must have been 6 or 7 playing and getting in trouble at grandmas house when she told us to get her a switch we looked for the biggest heaviest one we could find. We thought that grandma wouldn't be able to get a good hit on us but to our surprise she had us running around the yard for about an hour hitting and laughing.
Jessica Buffington
August 28, 2009
Jason, Jason, Jason: I can't believe how many things remind me of you. We were driving to Rebecca's house last weekend and I saw a field full of Chili Peppers! The time that you got me to eat a habanera chili and blister my lips and tongue, came to mind. You told me they weren’t hot and you grabbed on a little different in color and took a big bite. You kept calling me a sissy and taunting me. So I took a big bite. Imminently my mouth was on fire. It was soooo HOT that my lips on the side of my mouth I bit it from blistered and my tongue swelled up and blistered too. I was so mad at you and laughing all at the same time. We all knew how you were and we still would fall for you partial jokes. Those are the things I miss.
For all for you that new Jason’s dog Newt, and how Jason taught him to attach children's feet. He (NEWT) still dose it even thought Jason's not there to tell him to "get the feet” I catch him trying to get Alexis and Aleena's feet while they are trying to swing. Jason played so extremely funny pranks on people. If I had a computer with me at all time's I would write something in this about every 10 mins. Everything reminds me of him. I miss him so much. I'm doing my best to get everyone who knew him to write in this book. It's just he new more people then I can get in touch with. Please if you are reading this and know anyone who knew him please pass this on. Write anything but; please just take the time to put something down so that we (the family) can cherish the memories of someone so LOVED.
LOVE, JESSICA
Susan Buffington
August 26, 2009
I was recently looking through pictures of you, Jason. I found a couple that really made me smile.
The first one was the day I made you be my photographer and take pictures of me in my wedding dress for my upcoming wedding. You were so very patient with me. I look back now and think about how vain I was sometimes...but you never said a word. I remember going outside in the front yard of the house in Stallion to see if it was sunny enough and I could get good lighting. I then went back inside to ask one of my brothers or sisters to help me out and be my official photographer. No one was even remotely interested, until I asked you :-) You always had this curiousity about you and wanted to know what I was up to. So we went outside and you took dozens of pictures following my every direction. It didn't even occur to me to take your picture until the roll of film was almost gone! Suddenly the light bulb went on! I should take Jason's picture. I asked you and you very humbly said yes and asked if you should go get on your "fake" tuxcedo shirt. I said okay and you came back a few minutes later with your hair newly combed and looking very sharp in your clean tuxcedo shirt. I told you to lean up against the house with your arm and smile really big. You did and the picture came out great! The lighting behind you was awesome and it gave your face this kind of glow. Your smile was very genuine and I remember thinking, I've got a very good looking brother and one day he's gonna have a lot of girls chasing him. I never told you thank you for doing that for me that day. I appreciate all you did. I'm only sorry that I didn't tell you while you were still here with us. I love you and can hardly wait to see you again in Heaven one day. Love, Susie
Christine Tillett(Cunningham)
August 25, 2009
I want to say first how much I love all of you and wish you did not have to go though this. It is so hard to rejoice and thank God when such terrible things happen but he asks us to continue in our thankfulness and rejoicing even when we don’t feel like it. So I pray that you all will have the peace and strength to continue to praise God.
As for memories of Jason….Ornery with a smile was definitely Jason! The picture posted of Jesse and Jason on the bouncy horses: I remember that day we did the play for everyone and Jason had on the cowboy hat with the gun holster .Every time I would get on that horse Jason would push me off, he had to go get the bad guys. He pushed me off with a smile though!! He always got in trouble for biting Jesse. I was never mad or angry at him for all the injuries through out our child hood because he didn’t do it to be mean it was just Jason and he smiled all the way through it. Every time I visited as we got older he always took me out to the movies or a party, always entertained me and made me laugh. He made sure we had a good time. I remember with every piece of his soul he wanted to be a police officer and I felt so bad that he couldn’t achieve that goal ,that’s all he ever wanted to do. It’s really hard to believe he’s not here just like Grandma and Grandpa, from over here it just feels like I haven’t visited in a long time. It reminds me that we need to take the time to keep in touch, you always think oh…next summer or next year. We need to do it now because who knows what tomorrow will bring. I love you all very much from the depths of my soul even if I don’t say it, and I will always love Jason the same and never forget him and who he was.
Craig Guthrie
August 21, 2009
My earliest memories of Jason are from way back at the Stallion Springs house. He always seemed to like to torment Roxanne and I when we were playing together. Roxanne would try to stand up to him and I can remember thinking, “Are you nuts? He’ll kill us!” He would threaten to rip our arm off and beat us with it! Luckily we were faster and knew where to hide. He was the big brother I never had.
Now that I’m older, I can definitely understand the humor he (as a teenager) found in scaring us when ever he got the chance.
As we all grew up, I had not seen Jason in 10+ years. Then one day a few years ago, I ran into him at City Slickers working security. I spent some time catching up with him and introducing him to my wife, Silena. Unlike my childhood memories of him, he was a caring, genuine, neat guy. Since then I ran into him numerous times around town and he would always stop to talk. He was obviously very proud of his new wife and ‘Little Jason’. It’s upsetting to me that I did not have a chance to get to know him better.
My love and sympathy to the entire Buffington family.
Howard Curtis/Cliver
August 18, 2009
I have one fond memory of Jason. It goes back several years to when Jason and myself went to school as young children together. We were playing baseball at recess and I was warming up in the batters box when Jason came strolling along behind me and WHACK! Right in the head with a bat! I was so scared, thinking that I just killed my friend. And the crazy thing was...HE WAS LAUGHING! I remember begging him not to sue me! For some reason I was worried about that, why I will never know. Jason just laughed and said he was fine. I think I even offered him my entire luch that day cause I was so sorry.
I ran into Jason on several occasions through the later years and we allways seemed to start where we last left off. He did have that rough exterior but inside he was great person. I just found out about his passing today and to his familly I give my deepest symapthy. I haven't talk to Jason in years as I moved out of state but reguardless of the time or distance, I carry a heavy heart this evening. We are all missing a wonderfull person in our lives, but heaven has a new face to make everyone smile. You will be missed Jason, I'm sorry we lost touch for so long.
Susan Buffington
August 18, 2009
July 30, 2009
Happy Birthday, little brother! I was thinking about you all day. I was just telling Seth yesterday about the time you decided to try and scare me one day after coming home from school. I remember walking into my bedroom to put down my back pack and seeing a large snake sprawled across the top of my yellow dresser. I immediately yelled calmly, "Jason, come here!" You came in quickly and I told you I wasn't scared in the least because a snake couldn't possibly make it to the top of my 4 foot high dresser all by himself :-) I then said, "If you really wanna scare me, next time place it on the floor all coiled up, so it looks more realistic." He took in stride and I could tell by the look on his face that he was filing it away in his memeory bank so he could use it on someone else. Only Jason could get me to teach him to do that!
I went to my friend, Jason George's funeral at the new Veteran's Cemetary on July 2. When it was over, I was very melancholy and thinking about you too and missing our childhood together. I decided to go to our old house in Stallion. I went up to the door and knocked not caring wheather the people now living there thought I was crazy or not. I just really wanted to see the place where so many memories were made and to touch the walls of the rooms, to smell it, and take it all in. No one was home, though, so I just walked around the property. I walked over to where your room was and they had changed it into a family room by adding a sliding glass door to the outside wall facing the south wall. I looked so different. I then walked from the kitchen door out toward the big oak tree. I looked out and saw the dirt path we took every day to walk to the bus stop to go to school. All of a sudden I was crying, big ol' tears came down! I remembered the first year we moved into the house and Rebecca and I would meet at Jennifer & Juli's house to walk on the paved street to the bus stop. We did this for several months. One day, I saw that you'd beat me to the bus stop and I had left before you! How was that even possible, I thought to myself? So I asked you how you did it. You told me that you'd cut across the mountain straight out the back/kitchen door. When I got home I checked it out and sure enough you had already blazed a well worn trail for all the rest of your siblings to follow suit and use like you did. And that's how I remember you...always blazing a new trail and finding a new or different way to do something! Thank you for doing that, Jason! And for always being your lovable, unselfish you that you were. I asked God to give you a BIG hug today and sing Happy Birthday to you. Until we meet again...Love Always, Susie
~ Susan Buffington, Lebec, California
Phillip Buffington
July 31, 2009
Jason:
In the days of Stallion Springs, oh what didn’t we do? So much space and so much imagination. Uncle Greg had welded together some metal that made some rather heavy guns. An Uzi and a couple of what might have been A.K’s. Before those we would use wooden stilts as guns. Jason, Kenneth and I would then head off into the hills. We had a lot of red string from the packing shed that we used to make trip wires, snares or just trying branches together to maker a fort. Decked out in camo, from head to toe. Rain, snow or sunshine, it mattered little, we always loved to pretend to kill things. Who shot who? That was the question that preoccupied our minds. Sometimes we wanted to be shot, just so we could show off how slow we could die. We called it the dieing cockroach.
One of the many time at Grandpa and Grandma’s playing army, Jason mad his headquarters in the yellow play house we had. Only one door and window. He blocked the door, and used nails in the frame of the window, to attack some of that red string across the opening, inside he had a bunch of cushions, pillows and mats. All 3 of us were making our own forts. When he finished and we didn’t come attacking, he finally came looking for us. I had just finished my digs, and was just heading out to go hunt him. The first corner I went around, there he was. We scared each other and he took off running for his fort. He rounded the grapefruit tree ahead of me. A second later I heard him scream, everyone did. He had jumped through the window of his fort. Forgetting about his booby trap. The red string held, but the nail he drove in did not. A 16” penny, rusty nail went into his arm half way. We used pliers to pull it out. He had to go get a tetanus shot. My Bro nailed himself.
This is one of many stories I have to share.
Love you Bro,
Phil
Mike Kenny Harkey
July 30, 2009
I just wanted to drop a note to Jasons family. I grew up next to Jasons grandparents on Pioneer drive and remember many hot summer days of playing in the sprinkler in their front yard. Though some of those days ended in arguments, looking back the fun we had far outweighed the disagreements. I remember playing guns with Jason at his folks house in Stallion Springs and going fishing with them at Brite Lake. Though we went our seperate ways in life, after reading all of the good things about Jason and seeing the pictures of his family, it is clear that he grew up to be a good guy. My only regret is that I didn't poke my head over the fence and say hi before I moved out and my dad sold the house. Best wishes to Jasons family, especially his wife and child.
July 15, 2009
Always good to me miss ya
Chet Cavins
SWP
Karen Cervantes
July 8, 2009
Kathy what a wonderful way for all to see what a beautiful and loving family you have. I am sure that Jason is very happy and proud to see all the love in this wonderful tribute.
Connie Anderson
July 5, 2009
Dear Jessica,
Thank you for creating the u-tube video. It's wonderful to go to and see Jason. To learn more about him and the great love that your family shares.
Your work has touched my heart and brighten my day by helping me to know Jason better.
Kathleen Buffington
July 2, 2009
Dearest Son,
Saturday the 27th was the first year anniversary of your going home. I sometimes look at some of the last pictures of you and then it all seems to be a lie, so not real, but the heaviness of my heart tells my otherwise. I asked all my friends at work to visit the u-tube or legacy site and see pictures of you that your sister has worked so hard on; they did.
I have been thinking a lot about you as a baby and a little boy. I remember you always wanted a bottle of cold milk as a toddler and many times you would drink the bottle and let a little slobber drop from your mouth, and you would look at me and smile a smile only you could give; with a gleam in your eyes that I knew held some kind of mischiveness . So many memories of you and your brothers and sisters.
I remember you and Kenneth were only four months apart, yet the difference in size seemed like years. In kindergarten Kenneth didn’t have strong fingers, he couldn’t button his shirts or his pants, so, every day, when you were just five years old, and you would get Kenneth’s clothes out for him to wear. You pull up his pants, and you buttoned them, you buttoned up his shirt, you helped with his shoes, and if he couldn’t tie them you did. Then you all left for school. You and Phillip the protectors of all.
You decided while we lived on Easter Street, and you were still five, to start mowing our front lawn, you knew how to start the LARGE front throw, professional mower, I didn’t even use it at that time, and mow. I was shocked, afraid you’d get hurt, you didn’t. You started to use the edger next, and then on to mowing our next door neighbors lawn, every Saturday. Wow!
Jaso, what is it like being in Jesus presents? How many angels are with you? So many question that we will know the answer to very soon. My beautiful son, you really were so soft on the inside of your heart, sometimes a gruff exterior, but all your family knew you would always help if anyone was in trouble. I dare to say you would have given your life to save any of us. I love you and miss you so, my baby boy. Mom
Susan Buffington
June 30, 2009
I cannot believe that it's been a year now since you have passed. You are so very missed. I lay in bed and night and wonder what you are doing. What is heaven like? Did you get to sit in God's lap and give him a big hug? Do you get to go fishing with Gradpa and catch the best fish everyday? Do you get to walk along the water with Jesus and He tells you all the things you never knew before? Does He patiently answer every question? So many questions...yet we all await the day when we too will have answers. I hope you get to do all the things you've never done before, but always wanted to. I hope to get to look full into the face of God and hear Him say to you, "I love you, Jason. You have great value and worth to me. You are priceless." I hope also,that in that moment, you see the pure unconditionaly love of God come beaming out of His eyes and look straight through yours and pierce your soul to make you feel totally enveloped in his love. In that moment you feel this radiant joy bubbling within you that it cannont but help come bursting out and you laugh a big exuberant laugh, and say, "Yes! God loves me!" And now, you are at peace.
Darla Hoeper
June 27, 2009
Jaso...I have had a hard time putting into words what I feel but Im gonna try...there isnt anything that I can say that hasnt already been said or thought but I wanna tell everyone how loved you were ...how your protective side would come out if you felt someone in the family neede it..from
grandpa to the little ones ..I can see in my minds eye when you were little how you and the others loved to come to our house we so loved it to...you loved the beef jerky, pepsi and chocolate ...I think back to looking out into my yard and seeing you play army you had such fun...I smile all the time,thinking about those days..I remember thinking that when you grew up how special you were gonna be and I could see the fullfilled as you grew into the man you became..I loved all the food you would cook and share with me and I tried to recipricate..(especially the hot stuff) lol..I so enjoyed whenever you would just stop by I loved those
visits jaso..there is so much I remember and think about you and cant put them all into words to express how much your loved and missed ...I wanna add a small story that greg and I talk about often the time that jason stopped by to visit and greg was showing him how chica would protect him well jason decided to test that...chica bit him and brought the blood..I can still remember saying how sorry we were and he just flashed that great big grin and said no she was just doing what she should ...god jason I miss you..I cannot tell all that I feel here I know its been a year but you are always in our hearts and thoughts love you so Jaso I know I havent done your memeory justice but I know you know how much we love you always will aunt darla and uncle greg
Jessica Buffington
June 26, 2009
Wow Brother, One year tomorrow. I miss you so much. Mom, Jaime the kids and I are going to the cemetery tomorrow to decorate. Tomorrow is going to be such a tough day. I know with all my heart that you are in a better place and you are happy where you are. I want everyone to know that my heart is SAD. I know that Mom is VERY SAD and misses you so. Even my kids, they miss you Uncle. Jaime, the girls and I talk about you all the time. The girls (Alexis and Aleena) both had a dream about you. Good dreams but they still wake up sad because they saw you in a dream and they realize how much they miss you. They both talk about you all the time. Lexie has so many stories that she remembers about you. Aleena only has a few but that little girl is something else and she talks about you like she's known you for 20yrs. They love you brother and they know you had a heart of GOLD. You had a way with children and my kids will never be able to replace you. I miss you Brother and I'm working my hardest to get people to write in the guestbook, to tell stories about you. A memory that they may have about you. I find myself reading these everyday over and over. I almost know them all by heart. You are a person that will NEVER fade away. Your awesome smile, the silly faces you would make. All things that I will continue to pass on until I can't anymore. I promise to make sure NO ONE will forget you; I will bring your name up everyday in my house. I LOVE YOU BROTHER.
You’re Sister,
Jessica Buffington........
Rachel McGinnis
June 25, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
June 24, 2009
Jason, you were an amazing guy. the way you looked after your sisters and brothers would make any mother proud. I will never forget your kindness to others and also how you enjoyed being onrey on occasions. i had a fun time in ag classes with you. Your sister and family miss you something terrible...i think you need to shed some light on them. God Bless you and your family. Hilary
June 23, 2009
Jason we had some good times together! I will always remember you and your sister loved you so much you would be so proud of her effort to keep your memories alive its wonderful! Carrie logston crow
Jessica Buffington
June 22, 2009
On June 27th will be a year since you've gone home to be with God. I know that you know how much we all miss you here. You know the saying "you don't miss what you have until it's gone". I miss you so much it hurts, A Lot! You mean the world to me and always will, here or not. You are always with me, in my heart. You are on my mind all the time. I'm trying to make it a point to NOT let people forget you. I want to remind people who you are and who you were. I want to know all the stories that people have about you. You made friends so easy. I went to the Mercado the other day to post some flyers with the web addresses so people can write in your guest book and see you on the web. I hope with all my heart the some of the people you worked with will write in the guest book. You always came home with great stories from work. You always had a way of putting a smile on my face after one of your stories, or jokes. I sometimes feel like I want to explode with all of the emotions that I have inside. There is a song by "Caitlin and Will" called "address in the stars" that explains the way I feel about you. I wish that I could talk to you. I wish I could hear your voice. Before Rocio turned off your cell phone I called it about 50 times just to hear your voice. I still have a message on my answering machine from when you where in the hospital and wanted to come home. I listen to them all the time, it just feels like your really here when I hear your voice. Sometimes there are things that I want to tell you and still want to pick up the phone to call you and can't. Jason I don't understand a lot of what happened while you were sick. I wish that a lot of things went differently then they did, but as people say "life sucks". I have so many things that I wish I would have said and done for you. I do know one thing and that is that you knew I loved you and still do. I find myself wondering what your doing and what all have you’ve seen and who have you met? How are Grandma and Grandpa? I Miss you Brother and I could ramble on for a long time. I will sing out for now. I Love you and Miss you.
Jessica
Jessica Buffington
May 11, 2009
Hey Brother,
Yesterday was Mother's Day. Really bad for Mom. It was such a SAD day. I felt my heart breaking all over again. I miss you so much. The way I was acting you'd think you were my kid. I miss you soooooooo VERY, Very much. Mom always say's if she could call you back that she would for her but knows that you would not want to come back. Not from where you are now. I would have called you back yesterday, no doubt about it. June 27th will be a year since you've gone and in my heart if feel's like yesterday. I still can't seem to let it go. The dream's I've had are sure not a big help, either. I've dreamt that I call Mom and you answered. Then I dreamt you were still alive and we were all sitting at you funeral. So how am I supposed to get over this? I just know that I miss you sooooooooooo much and I love you. There is a song that expresses exactly how I feel about you being gone. I know that you know what I'm talking about I only dedicated it to you 50 times on KUZZ, but for those of you reading this the song is called address in the stars, by Caitlin and Will. This will tell you exactly how I feel about MY Brother. So please listen to it when you get the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d8Uz9pGrEE
Jessica Buffington
April 22, 2009
Hey Brother, I wanted to tell you a story. Aleena tells me everyday sometime 3 and 4 times a day how much she misses you. The other day Aleena asked Jaime to pray for her kitty that’s lost and he did. The next day we herd some meowing and went outside and there were kittens falling from he sky (off the roof of the porch really) 4 new kittens. Did you have anything to do with that? I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss you. I miss the BBQ's we had every week, I miss that mischievous laugh of yours, your jokes and your little sayings. The thing that worried me that most is that Aleena wouldn't remember who you were but, she talk's about you the most, everyday. She loves her Uncle and God has answered my prayer that my kids don't forget you. I love you and miss you. I think about you everyday. It's strange but it's almost been a year and there are days I still can't believe that I will never see you here on earth again. We all love and miss you. I hope that who ever reads this understands that this is the only way that I can talk to you now and I have to be able to let you know how I feel or my heart will burst. Love you I’ll write again soon.
Love you little sister,
Jessica
March 30, 2009
Dear Jaso, I'm sitting here listing to the most beautiful music while writing, it's a favorite of mine and reminds me of my childhood. I miss you so... Your good friend Jacob Hines came to see us a few days ago. We had a wonderful time talking about you and the last camping trip we all had together. I'll never forget because it was such a great weekend. The weather and company,were awesome. I know Jesus arranged it just for all of us,but you especially,because you rarely went anywhere because of work. Jesus wanted us to have good memories during this horrible time of grief. Jessica is doing so many things for you, she decorated your resting place for Christmas, and Rocio did your 2nd wedding anniversary. It's such a lonesome time for us all. I don't know how people without Jesus can face death, you were so strong during your illness, I could never be so courageous. I wish I could hold your hand as I did in the hospital. Dear God how I miss you. Everything reminds me of you. Who would have guessed that you loved flowers so much, your roses bloomed and they are so beautiful. I'll never forget the time you ordered ladybugs for baby Jason, you and Rocio to let go. I have a picture of you guys with them all over your hands. I know your alive with Christ, so I ask Jesus to tell you I love you every day. I love you Jaso, I love you. Mom
Jason's Roses
March 25, 2009
Jessica Buffington
March 25, 2009
Just a quick note: Jason we relocated your roses and they are doing sooooo good. They are blooming.....and they are so beautiful. Funny thing, I never thought a rose would remind me of you.....
Tommy Stansberry
March 4, 2009
It is amazing that as soon as a heard about Jason all these memories came to surface. I haven’t heard or talked to anyone in the family for 10-12 years at least since High School. I know they are memories that I will keep with me every time I drive by the old house. I hope that in sharing these, those of you that were part of some of these times will sit back, reminisce, smile and maybe even chuckle a little bit.
I lived across the street from the Buffington’s in Stallion Springs. I moved up to Tehachapi with my parents in 1989. Jason and Jessica were the first kids I met when I moved up here. My take on Jason when I first met him was that he was one crazy guy. He liked to have fun and liked to figure out ways for him and his brothers to have fun and get in a little trouble. Sometimes that fun and trouble included me. It also included Jessica.
Snow days on the hill were always a blast. Snow ball fights that darn snow board (I say that because I fell constantly) and trying to build igloo forts were always on the agenda. Of course there was the summer fun too. Jason, Phillip and Kenneth had a trailer 80(I Think) Jason and his brother would come up to my house and try it out on the jumps we had for my quad. Jason and I would get into jump contest to see who could jump higher and more importantly further. I think we destroyed several rear hubs on that thing one summer but we had a blast. There was also a B.B. Gun battle we once had in which we thought it would be a good idea to ride around and joust firing B.B’s at each other. It was all fun and games until someone ended up with a nasty bruise on their shoulder. (It wasn’t one of us, but we all felt equally bad.) Finally there was the time spent playing games like hide and seek around the huge boulders and swinging on the tree swing. Of course there were the long walks to and from the bus stop up hill both way’s. It is surprising we ever made it to school at all.
I hope you all enjoy these as much as I do. T.S.
Victor Meyer
March 3, 2009
I only knew Jason and Rocio, and little Jason for about a year. I was their pest control tech. Though it was a short time, it seems like I knew them longer. Jason and little Jason was who I normally saw at service time since Rocio was at work during the day and Jason worked at night. Even though he was tired, he was always friendly and positive about his outlook on life. Last time I saw him was at one of his hospital visits. He was sitting up reading and waiting to go home. We talked about his recent visit from his pastor/friend. Again, he was still positive about his outlook on life, but this time it was his eternal life he was positive about. Though he is gone from his family and friends, and we miss him; we who are children of God have the blessed assurance that we will see him again real soon. That is comforting to me and I believe Jason would desire you have this comfort too."For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Jesus Christ, shall not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Kris (Tiner) Lutge
March 3, 2009
I spent most of my teenage life at the Buffington's. I was one of Jessica's closest friends, and had a HUGE crush on Jason. I wasn't the only one who noticed his blonde hair, million dollar smile and chiseled physique. But he really didn't seem to care as much about that as he did torchering his sister and I. I remember one day in Stallion Springs when Jes and I were in her room with Kathy's EPILADY. Remember those excrushiating shavers!? I think Jes was trying it out on her legs when Jason walked in. Of course, I was pleased that he had graced us with his presence and had no idea what would happen after he had that contraption in his hands. Well, I had been cursed with more hair on my arms than a female should ever have. I guess Jason thought so too... because he decided to try the EPILADY out on me, and got it stuck. I had to rip the thing off my arms as he rolled around the floor in jubilant laughter. Of course, most of his pranks were harmless. But just when the humiliation had subsided, he'd whip out his bag-o-tricks. He had a way of making everyone laugh at themselves. I have memories of him that would fill line after line of this book.
But the most cherished thoughts I have of Jason are through his sister Jessica. I witnessed her love for him year after year with a loyalty that to this day, leaves me in awe. It has remained an example of the unconditional love that Christ has for his children. And so his loss is much more intensified when the faces of Kathy, Jes, Kenneth, and those who were closest to him appear to me.
As difficult as it is to talk about him today, I know that being able to share a part in his life has made a tremendous impact on mine. I love Jason. He has been a brother in life, and more importantly, a brother in Christ.
Kathy Buffington
February 22, 2009
I've been missing Jason so much lately; I seem to see him in my mind so much. I have to drive by the home Jason and Rocio and little Jason lived in on Highline in Tehachapi. The person that lives in his old home has a car very similar to Rocio's, and I half way expect them to come out the door as I go by. I see Jason standing out in the cold wind in winter in front of that house trying to hide stealing a smoke, hiding from Rocio. He would be out in his carheart jacket, no shirt on and his work boots open, no socks, smoking as fast as he could. I miss Jason so much, I think of him every day, sometimes all day. It snowed here off and on for the last week and Jason loved the snow.. I love reading all the memories of Jason from friends and family, they make me smile and cry. I know it will really be only a short time until we are with Jaso and my parents. I sometimes wounder what they may be doing, and can only imagine the beauty they are experiencing with Jesus.
I will miss my beloved son, Jason, until I see him again.
Alice Evans
February 11, 2009
Kathy, I hadn't seen Jason since he was a kid, but I do have two vivid memories of him. I was down to visit Leah from Suisun City and we called JMark to make arrangements to come visit him in Tehachapi. Leah, Tierney, Logan, Lillian and I all came and spent the afternoon. You were at work; so it was just JMark an Jason there. Jason had gone to the store for his Dad and was planning on grilling some meat outside. He did almost the whole meal. While it was cooking, we sat around and visited. I really got to know Jason that day. I was so impressed at how caring he was. We also played games with the kids and Jason. It was such fun getting reacquainted with him. I came away with a love and respect for him. The second memory was going camping. I had come to a Buffington Family Reunion where JMark mentioned he was going to Huntington Lake for fall hunting and would anyone care to join him. Marianna had said she'd go and I talked about it. When I got home, I decided I'd go camping with him. So I called JMark who immediately called his boys to say I was going to meet them there. Marianna had decided she wasn't going, but JMark called her too, just to let her know I was going. I arrived there and set up camp in the afternoon on Fri . By night fall I was beginning to wonder if they were still coming! Jason drove up and brought Kenneth, Phillip, and a friend. JMark had stopped in Porterville and picked up Jon Atkin. Marianna showed up with Honey and Harmony (a preschooler).They all hurried to set up their tents and then sat around the campfire visiting. Next morning (Sat) JMark, Jason and I got breakfast for all of them. Jon hadn't brought anything with him except for a change of clothes, expecting everything to be provided for him. Of course Jason and the boys gave him a bad time. JMark, Jon and the girls went hiking/hunting; taking lunch. The boys all elected to sit around the campfire, telling stories, drinking beer, etc. When we got back Jason went to work wrapping meat and veg in foil to cook in the coals of the fire. Marianna & I had brought food for that evening meal too. We spent an enjoyable evening around the campfire. After cleaning the dishes I left half a pan of water sitting on the table. We all headed to bed when it got to cold to stay up. It was below freezing that night !! Next morning my pan of water had about four inches of ice in it. We hurried to get breakfast and clean up. EVERYONE decided it was to cold to stay (Sun morning). You've no idea how quickly those boys got their things packed and left!! We all were packing up; it took us Girls a bit more time. JMark was already packed but stayed to help us finish, then he left with Jon. I waited down the road to see that Marianna was on her way too. This was such a fun and memorable weekend and I'll treasure it!! Love, Aunt Alice/Nanamom
Robbie Shuck
February 10, 2009
I can hardly remeber a time when I didn't know Jason and the entire family. I can't remember the amount of times we spent the night at each others house's as kids and teenagers. We were always playing guns, or play fighting. Jason was always John Wayne.
When Jason and I and the hole bunch were togeter, you had to be careful, because you were probably going to get kicked, punched or knocked to the ground. But it was fun, made you tuff, real good boyhood stuff. I wouldn't change a think, except getting kicked in the groin a time or two.
Jason and I worked together for a few summers in the potato sheds. It was hard work for a pansy like me. Jason always liked to call me a pansy. I remember one time I got my hand stuck in a powerful conveyor belt, and could not pull it out. After screaming like a little girl, guess who showed up in the knick of time to help me pull my hand out before I was sirously injured. I still have that scar. Jason always had the knack of being in the right place at the right time.
Jason would give the shirt off his back to help. He and I once moved a concrete fountain for my mother in law. Jason didn't evan know her. This thing weighed a few hundered pounds and was a pain to move, but Jason was very eager to help even though he was a bit sore and probably wished he had stayed home by the time we were done. That's the kind of guy he was.
Jason could talk, he had the gift of gab, and I loved to talk to him. He was a man of principle, it was either black or white, not much grey area with Jason. I will miss talking with him. Jason was real, evan at bible study, where most people put on a show, he didn't, he was the same humble guy, that I know loved the Lord. After my daughter was born with Downs Syndrome, I was devastated, but Jason was the guy that helped me keep things in perspective and was calming.
I can think of no friend I had longer than Jason. I was glad I knew him and that we were friends. I know its not a good bye, but just a see you later.
Robbie Shuck
Tracy Edgerle
February 9, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Jasons passing. He was such a wonderful guy. I have the greatest memories of him. We spent so much time together in highschool. He was my sweetheart back then. I wish we would have never lost thouch. I will miss him dearly.
christina long
February 6, 2009
To the Buffington Family, Jason I'm sure we be very missed, and the memories and thoughts will last forever. God bless you all.
January 22, 2009
Jason And I were good friends all through high school and after. He was a great friend always there for you and never one to judge . He was always happy and Up for a good time.Jason and I were always up to no good of some kind What great memories I will always have of him.
Dallen Skelley
Jessica Buffington
January 14, 2009
Something was brought to my attention the other day. I've been sharing old memories and will continue to do so but, I want to say Thank you to Rocio and Baby Jason for coming into Jason's life making him smile, and giving him happiness. I remember when Jason was in ICU and kids were not allowed in but, Rocio brought little Jason into the room Big Jason's face lit up like I'd never seen before. I know that Jason loved both of you tremendously and would have done anything for the two of you. I know that having a family meant a great deal to him and the two of you fulfilled that dream of his. I know that we as a family knew him different then you. Rocio knew him as a husband and Little Jason knew him as a father. I know that he left this world fulfilled and happy because his dream of having a family came true. All thought your time together was short you will always have his memory and you know that he loved you two like no other. Again, thank you for making him smile and giving him a son, he was a wonderful DAD.
Love,
Jessica Buffington
Aleena Olguin
December 29, 2008
Dear Uncle,
I miss you and I want you to miss me. I'm potty train’ in. I remember when you would give me a knuckle sandwich. I remember when I fell down at your house (off the porch) when you were watching me. You ran and picked me up and said are you ok. When I was crying you said are you bleeding? I said no and you said then stop crying your I'll give you something to cry about. I remember when you took me and Mommy to your work and showed us your work dog Polo. I like to take care of Newt for you. I think about you a lot. I love you.
Love,
Aleena
Jessica Buffington
December 29, 2008
Merry Christmas brother. Jaime, Mom, the kids and I put some Christmas decorations on your crypt. It was so very hard to make it through the holidays. So different without you here. We plan to decorate the crypt for every holiday thought out the year. Just so everyone can see that we haven't forgotten you and never will. While we were up at the cemetery decorating we were looking for Gary's grave site and the craziest thing just like you asked, you were place in the perfect spot you can see Gary's grave site. I love you brother and I will write again soon. I hope you enjoyed your first Christmas of MANY with Jesus.
Love Your Sister,
Jessica
alexis sherwood
December 3, 2008
Jason, I really miss you it has been really lonely with out you here. Grandma Kathy is always crying for you and she says JASON IS MY FAORITESTKID and HE IS SPECIAL IN EVERY WAY. I always think that to but instead of being my son your my special uncle. We all miss you and we all love you and one last thing we will all see you soon!
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