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Jason was born in Cobleskill on Oct. 28, 1973, the son of Dawn (Cater) and Hezekiah Rivenburg Jr.
Jason was a 1991 graduate of Schoharie Central School. He was a construction worker with the Operating Engineers Local 106 in Albany. He obtained his CDL and drove tractor-trailers for many years and owned and operated his own vehicle cleaning and detailing business.
Jason enjoyed collecting Franklin Mint truck models, polishing his Ford F-250 pickup, and he especially loved spending time with his son, his wife and his family and friends.
Jason was predeceased by his father, Hezekiah Rivenburg Jr.; his paternal grandfather, Hezekiah Rivenburg; his maternal grandfather, Wallace Cater; his grandparents-in-law, Caslyn and Cecil Savage and Herbert Trombley.
He is survived by his wife, Hope (Savage) Rivenburg, whom he married July 16, 2005, and his 23-month-old son, Joshua Rivenburg, both of Fultonham; his mother, Dawn (Eugene) Milone, of Schoharie; his sister, Kimberly (Todd) Kimpton, of Lake Worth, Fla.; his maternal grandmother, Leona Cater, of Schoharie; his paternal grandmother, Evaleen Doty, of Middleburgh; his parents-in-law, Cathy and "Butch" Savage, of Fultonham; his brother-in-law, Cecil Savage, of Fultonham; maternal grandmother-in-law, Veronica Trombley of Fultonham; his niece, Kiah Kimpton, of Lake Worth, Fla.; and his nephew, Patric Kimpton, of Lake Worth, Fla.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh, with the Rev. Carol Coltrain, of the Huntersland United Methodist Church, officiating. Following the burial in the Savage Family Cemetery, a reception will be held at the Fultonham Union Church, State Route 30, Fultonham.
Family and friends are invited to a period of visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund for the Family of Jason Rivenburg, care of Trustco Bank, 1900 Altamont Ave., Rotterdam, NY 12303.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmershaylorfuneralhome.com.
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Karen & Roger Peterson
April 1, 2009
Dear Marge & the entire Rivenburg family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear that the truckdriver who died needlessly was your nephew Jason. Our hearts and prayers will always be with you and his family.
God bless,
Celeste Larsen
March 21, 2009
Dear Dawn and family,
I was shocked when I heard of Jason's death. My heart is broken for all of you. I knew Jason when he first moved to Staten Island. I wish there was something I could say or do to help ease the pain you are going through. I will keep Jason's children, wife and family in my prayers. Dawn please know how heart broken I am for you.
Paula (Karsch) Scofield
March 20, 2009
To the Rivenburg family, I send my heart felt condolences. I never met Jason, but was in his father's class at MCS. May God Bless.
Tammie (Kimpton), Gary, Emma & Leah Sica
March 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Donna Mickel
March 17, 2009
I've been praying for all of you since this senseless tragedy. This story has captured the hearts of many & the outpouring of support is God's way of helping you heal. I will never forget what Jason brought to this world, and pray he has found peace with his Saviour. Hope, always know he's there, watching down on all of you.
Barbara Fumando
March 16, 2009
My deepest condolenses to The Rivenberg Family and Friends. I worked with Jason's mom Dawn in Staten Island and knew Jason and his sister, Kim when they were litte. I cannot imagine what you are going through, but I will keep you in my prayers always. Once again, i am soo soo sorry for your loss
Maurice and Barbara Renrick
March 16, 2009
Iam so sorry for your lost.We didn't
know Jason.But my husband is a driver.We heard about your lost from
trucking radio station.You and your
family are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 16, 2009
I am so so very sorry for your loss.I did not know any of you but this story broke my heart for a couple of reasons.I have lost someone very close to me and in a very tragic way.Time does not heal all wounds but you do go on.It will get easier as time goes on but you will never forget.The only thing I can tell you is to hug your children and hold on to them tight.Jason will live on in you and in your children.Again I am so very sorry for your loss.
marylou delehanty
March 16, 2009
Hope and family, I do not know you or the Rivenburg family but just reading the circumstances of his passing tugged at my heart. My Dad was a truckdriver for years and in his day things like this just did not happen.
May God give you the strength to go on and hold dear the fond memories of such a well liked gentleman, husband and happy father. God Bless you all.
Luann (Becker) Hallock
March 14, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss! I know I have not seen you in a while, but you and your family are definitely in my thoughts.
kathleen perry
March 14, 2009
hope and family, i am so sorry of the tragic events, of the sudden lose
of jason,my heart and prayers go out to your entire familygod bless in prayer kathy
Kimberley Rumph
March 14, 2009
I am the best-friend of Hope Rivenburg, and was a very close friend to Jason. Jason was a remarkable person, who had a heart of gold. He was a wonderful daddy, and loved nothing more than being a daddy. His every waking minute was spent with his little boy, doing all the things that daddies and their little boys do together. He was also anxiously awaiting the arrival of his unborn twins, and was making sure that his expanding family had a place to call home. I will miss his beautiful smile, his sense of humor, and just spending time with him. He will live on through his little boy, and his two little bundles of joy soon to arrive. Please keep Hope and her family, and Jason's family in your thoughts and prayers in their time of loss. All my love Jason; may you rest in peace, and know that I will always be there for Hope, and your little ones!
C & S
March 13, 2009
We didn't know Jason personally, but we had heard many, many good things about him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Steve Sunda
March 13, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
DEBBIE SMITH
March 13, 2009
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS..FROM A FORMER SCHOHARIE CO RESIDENT
March 13, 2009
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong. Prattsville, NY
Shanandoah McQueen
March 13, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Roy Hill
March 13, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. It deeply saddens me about your family's lose, I'm also a truck driver and feel like it could have been me.
Anne Coyle
March 13, 2009
I am so saddened by the news of your loved one's loss. Although I don't know you, this story is one of the worst I have heard...just a young, family man doing his job and providing for his family. My heart goes out to all of you.
Dominick & Karen Stannard
March 13, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
ron gobely
March 13, 2009
so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with the family. from a fellow trucker of 40 yrs
A Local # 106 Friend
March 13, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a Brother of I.U.O.E. Local # 106. I didn't know Jason personally, but my heart goes out to his wife, son & family at this tragic time. I will pray for all of you. It's so sad there really are no words to say at this time that would make you feel any better. Find comfort in the new little ones and your son, knowing that they are a part of him, and he will be there to watch over you all.
God Bless, your in my thought's and prayers. Take care of yourself and try to be as strong as you can.
A Sister from # 106
John Duncan
March 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy at your loss. I am a fellow trucker and such incidents hit close to home.
Alfred Thomas
March 12, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss
Gary Bechtel Sr
March 12, 2009
I am so sadden for your loss as i am a fellow trucker an it hurt me to when i heard this sad story .god bless you Jason and Your Family.
Ron and Sherry Castle
March 12, 2009
To Jason's Family,
This is a real tragedy. We didn't know Jason but as a driver it hits close to home. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Terence & Mona Baker
March 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You've got a huge amount of love coming to you from the trucking community.
amie brown
March 12, 2009
To Hope and your families, we are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know that we are all thinking of you and your family during this hard time, and we pray for your well being.
The Ricciardella's
Patricia Vazquez
March 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy are with your family in their tme of need. So sorry for your loss.
From a trucker's wife
March 12, 2009
Even though we don't know you personally our hearts go out to you
Amie
March 12, 2009
My heart is heavy and my deepest sympathy for the family of Jason. You are in my thoughts and prayers along with many of your trucking brothers and sisters.
Ann Giles
March 12, 2009
Hope, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.
Rachel Rohrmiller
March 11, 2009
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. God Bless
Kellie (Sellick) Haslun
March 11, 2009
Hop, I didn't meet you only through passing in Wal Marts with Jason. My family and I are so very sorry for the loss of Jason. I knew him for many years and he was a specail guy. The way he was taken from all of our hearts is tragic.
I had just seen Jason, you and your son a day or so before. I was horrified to hear of the news.
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Winston & Marie DeCoste and Family
Crystal Borst
March 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy and thought's go out to the entire family. I have known Jason for many years, and he will be greatly missed. His greatness will be carried on by his children. Hope, stay stong and remember that we are all here for you at any time!!!
Scott & Diane McDermott
March 11, 2009
Please know our thoughts are with you all. Having known Jason for several years, he was truly a special person and friend who will be missed greatly. Also know we will spread the word on "Jasons Law"
j c
March 11, 2009
To the family of Jason. We the community of faith will carry you into the future with prayer. God will never leave you nor forsake you.
He will put his wings around you and guard you as you need him.
1 Thess. 4:13,14
Debbie Enders Magee
March 11, 2009
To the Rivenburg and Savage Families: please accept our condolences at this difficult time. Surround yourselves with the love and care of your extended families and our community who are all deeply affected by this senseless and tragic act. God Bless!
Linda (Spuhler) Slater
March 11, 2009
Hope,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dan Wellman
March 11, 2009
As a Local truck driver my prayers are with you may God Bless you and your family
mark broderick
March 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Art & Donna Ruland
March 11, 2009
To all of Jason's family and close friends,our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are deeply saddend by this terrible crime.
melody and bob
March 11, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prays are with Jasons family and friends.
Linda
March 11, 2009
To the Rivenburg Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
March 11, 2009
Thoughts and Prayers are with you today and always.
May God Bless you and your family
c. russell
March 11, 2009
To the Rivenburg Family; You are in my family's prayers. Though things may seem dismal always remember there is a Heavenly Father who Jason is now with. Continue to live a good and charitable life and you will live with him again someday! What a wonderful thing to look forward to...Our deepest condolences...the Russell Family
March 11, 2009
To the family of Jason Rivenburg:
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to Hope, Joshua and the entire family.
A Mother in Watervliet, NY
PICTURE PERFECT L.L.S.
March 11, 2009
Our prayers and blessings go out to all the friends and families that have been affected by this tragedy.
MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.
March 11, 2009
To the Rivenburg family:
What a tragedy to suffer. So many people that don't even know you personally are at a lost for words for such senselessness. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Jim Eaton
March 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Jason's family at this difficult time. Jason was two years ahead of me at Schoharie High and I remember he was always a happy guy who enjoyed life. He will be missed.
Kim, Jamie, Emmalee & Matthew Keyser
March 11, 2009
Hope,
Our deepest sympathies to you and all of the loved ones left behind. Try to take comfort in the wonderful memories you share of Jason. He was a great, great man and we are all better for having known him! We love you Hopie!!!
Lauren Parkes
March 11, 2009
Hope & Family,
I am so saddened by such tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
March 11, 2009
May Gods love and goodness surround you each and every day, please know that His love is so strong you will be carried on angels wings from now on, you and your family are in my prayers ever since i read what has happened. God Bless You and your family.
Marie (Roney) Reynolds
March 11, 2009
To Hope and your children, the Rivenburg and Savage families: My heart is saddened by your tragic loss. May God hold you in his arms, comfort you, and give you peace now and in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. I knew Jason's father, "Hezzie," and I graduated with Hope's Aunts Carol and Sandy (& Tim). My sincere condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A fellow truck driver's wife
March 11, 2009
My heart was filled with great sorrow when I read the tragic story about your husband. Our hearts go out to your entire family. May God keep you all in the palm of his hand during your most difficult times. We will keep you all in our prayers.
March 11, 2009
To The Rivenburg Family,
Although you many not hear from all of them directly, please know a community of folks in the Hudson-Mohawk Valley are sharing in your tragic loss and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you all in the dark days ahead
Maggie Duell
March 11, 2009
To the family of Jason: I do not know you but I am so sorry for your loss. This is such a tragic thing to happen to you and your loved ones. It sounds like Jason was a wonderful person.
March 11, 2009
I know Cathy through work, and send my sympathies to her daughter, grandchildren & family. As a wife of a truck driver this saddens me and makes us realize how vulnerable they are on the road. Our prayers are with you all.
March 11, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. As the daughter of a trucker, my heart breaks for your family. Know that you are in many hearts and prayers during this healing process. May God pour a special blessing on your family.
Patrick Farnum
March 11, 2009
I did not know Jasons family,but I knew Jason.When i was young he would frequent my job to see if I needed anything.Lunch/Drink etc.His handshake was good as well as his personallity.I will truly miss him.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Upstate New York
March 11, 2009
Rest in peace and paradise. I hope you find comfort in the memories you have of him.
K J
March 11, 2009
I do not know Jason or his family, but wanted to express my condolences. I am saddened by your loss, and will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
A UNKNOWN FRIEND
March 11, 2009
I DON'T KNOW YOU BUT YOUR STORY IS TRAGGIC. MAY GOD KEEP YOU AND BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY YOUR CHILDREN AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF. GOD HAS A COUPLE RIGS FOR YOU TO DRIVE DOWN HEAVEN'S I-95
Michelle
March 11, 2009
I was sadden to read this article, I don't know the family but my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Margaret Hatch
March 11, 2009
To Jason's family, we may have never met but your loss has been felt by many. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time and always.
March 11, 2009
I do not know Jason but know his cousin Jay; may you know God's peace and comfort at this time and for years to come.
Shirley Coonrad
March 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences are with you all at this sad time.
Coleen and Tom
March 11, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with Jasons family and friends.
Catherine
March 11, 2009
To the Family of Jason Rivenburg,
May God give you the strength and peace to get by the days. In this situation, God only knows. My heart is saddened that a human being can do this do another. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
March 11, 2009
To the J. Rivenburg family,
I do not know you but am saddened by what has happened. Being a wife of a trucker and expecting our 8th child I can only just imagine the sorrow in you heart. I will be praying for your family.
Heather (Hanson) & Mike Gasner
March 11, 2009
May God be with you and comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Bonnie Lawyer
March 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeff and Stacey Paul
March 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 11, 2009
I do not know Jason or his family, but wish to say how very sorry I am for your loss. May God help all of you through this tragedy.
Johanna Schrom
March 11, 2009
Sending My Deepest Condolences, to the entire family.
It is very sad to have relatives that I have never had the Opportunity to of known. My Heart felt Sympathies to everyone.
March 11, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the family and especially the children of Mr. Rivenburg. May you hold on to each other during this trying time.
Aaron & Rebecca Baum
March 11, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Elaine and David Malark
March 10, 2009
Hope & Family,
I am a cousin of your Mom's and even though we haven't met, I just had to send our condolences out to you and Jason's families. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You are all in our hearts.
Dianne Herbert
March 10, 2009
I do not know Jason nor his family but the passing of any love one is tragic. May God keep and Bless your family while you weather the storm. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
ESTHER TROMBLEY
March 10, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL
LOVE UNCLE HORACE & AUNT ESTHER TROMBLEY
Terri & Bernie Myszkiewicz
March 10, 2009
Dawn, and Family,
We are so sorry for this horrible loss. I too lost a son and its the most pain that a mother can feel. God will help you through this. Hope, we will pray for you and your children.
Suzanne Gwinn
March 10, 2009
Hope,Aunt Dawn, and Kim,
I am so sorry this happened. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. I wish I could be there.
cousin-Suzy Kernozek
Jill Hudson
March 10, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of Jason. My thoughts and prays go out to the Rivernburg and savage family.
Sandy and David Mattice
March 10, 2009
Jason's family:
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred & Pat wagner
March 10, 2009
We are so sorry for your horrific loss. God be with you. Be strong and we will pray for you, your son and unborn children.
Lori (Alescio) Brooks
March 10, 2009
I am very sadened by Jason's death. I remember the good times that he, his sister, my brothers and myself had as young children. We will greatly miss him. My love goes out to his family.
Christine Hamilton
March 10, 2009
I don't know your family, but my heart is so sad with this terribly sad story . I am a wife of a fellow trucker. I have your family in my thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss.
March 10, 2009
God Bless Mr. Rivenburg's family. May we find comfort knowing this fine man will be in the Lord's company, looking over his family, each and every day.
jessi tubbs
March 10, 2009
This is all so sad and still shocking my heart goes out to Hopey and their children..R.I.P Normy we will miss u! Walt and Jessi
Victoria & Steve Dube'
March 10, 2009
To The Entire Rivenburg Family:
How blessed are we to have known Jason at some time during his short life. May you find strength and comfort from those around you. God Bless you all during this time and remember one of Gods greatest gifts are memories.
Your In Our Prayers
The Dube' Family
Golda Mae Schrom Duncan
March 10, 2009
I am so very saddened by this news my heart goes out to all of you I know how you all feel
Jennifer Diamond
March 10, 2009
Jason will be terribly missed. He was a great person. I never got the chance to meet his wife and my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I was also a blessed one to be able to call him a friend.
JoJo/ Fish/Gabriel taylor
March 10, 2009
Hope & Family. My pray's are with you. Take care. Just remember we are here for you. LOTS OF LOVE .
LINDA LAWTON
March 10, 2009
In your hours of grief, may the peace of God be with you and comfort you....May the Good Lord give you all strength to get through your future days and nights....May you have comfort in knowing that people from near and far will grieve with and for you for this tragic happening....May God Bless you all as you carry on.
March 10, 2009
Although I don't know the Rivenburg family, I am truly saddend by your tragic loss. My son-in-law is a trucker and I pray that he arrives home safely every day. My heart goes out to you and hope that someday you will find peace. We support all efforts to protect the safety of truckers and hope that your pleas in Washington will be heard.
Kelly Gano
March 10, 2009
Hope & Family,
I'm sorry to hear of the tragic loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
March 10, 2009
May your family find comfort knowing you now have a guardian angel who will stay with you always. I am praying for you and your family.
Ingrid Ludwig
March 10, 2009
Dawn & Family, Those we cherish will always live on in our memory. May you all find Peace. With Sympathy
julie coleman/family
March 10, 2009
to jason family,especially his wife and
son.a lot of people will write and say
they are sorry about your loss,but no
one will know the hurt and pain if they have not travel this road that
you are about to take.have been
there.little something for you to
remember.god only takes the best.
only the best,a heart of gold stopped
beating,two shinning eyes at rest.
god broke your heart to prove he
onlt takes the best.my thoughts and
prayers are with you all.my god be
with you.
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