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Jasper Pont Obituary
Jasper was born on June 23, 1997 in Bend, Oregon, and lived in Boulder, Colorado. Jasper attended University Hill Bilingual Elementary, Centennial Middle, and graduated from Boulder High School in 2015.
Jasper's legacy is a beautiful one: he was passionate and cared deeply for people and animals, especially those he felt were cast-aside or disadvantaged. He could see light and beauty in darkness, and shared his heart and his infectious humor willingly and completely.He could and would talk to anyone, and when you were in his company you wanted to remain with him. Being in Jasper's attention, or the subject of his next prank, was a gift.
Jasper loved the freedom of the outdoors: he was a rock climber, former youth climbing team member and junior coach at the Boulder Rock Club; a backcountry skier and former Eldora Mountain Ski Club member; a kayaking enthusiast and former junior counselor at Passages Adventure Camp in Richmond, VA; and Little League baseball player. Jasper was bilingual, played violin, and often served as a teacher's aide. He was perhaps best known for his love of music, unrestrained lust for life, and raucous humor.
Jasper was adored as a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He is survived by a mother, stepfather and two siblings (Boulder, CO), and father Mike Pont, stepmother Jamie Justice, and brother Tobe Justice Pont (Winston-Salem, NC); his grandparents Laurel and William Pont, Dennis Justice, Sharon Justice; cousin Aria Pont-Owen; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins scattered throughout the US and Canada. Sharing in grief are the many loved ones who were as close as family.
A celebration of life honoring Jasper Pont will be held 10am-1pm on June 9, 2019 at the summit of Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder. No flowers please. Donations are to be directed to the family for services and to provide resources for persons in crisis; please contact [email protected] for donation inquiries.
If you are struggling with mental health or addictions that may seem insurmountable, know that every day is a new beginning; every breath is a fresh start. We believe that you can and will make it if help is sought. We would have given anything for Jasper to experience complete freedom in this lifetime, but it is not too late for you to find peace.
If you are reading this with judgment, please take this time to educate yourself about the disease of addiction and mental disorders, because it is a disease. It is not a choice or a weakness. And chances are very good that someone you know is struggling with it, and that person needs and deserves your empathy and support.
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Casper Byrd
June 5, 2019
I am laying in bed tonight in a different state then I was in when we last saw each other. That was 2 years ago this month. It was the last time I would see you. We had a few conversations over text after I left, some good and some bad. Tonight, just like a lot of nights recently, one of our many conversations runs through my mind and I all at once feel full and in great company, and then saddened and empty. I listen to Indian Summer by Best Happening and I think of the times you asked me to play it in my car. The last time on our way into the mountains. The last day we spent with each other we sat in our underwear in the sun on red rocks that had been there for millions of years and are still there in the moonlit foothills of Boulder as I type this. We talked about many things that day. We wondered if Indians had ever sat on the rock like we were. If dinosaurs slept on it. Or if a whale had ever died and floated to the bottom of the sea that used to be there and faded away with time on that very spot. We also acknowledged that just as the rock had been around long before us, it will be around long after we have died. Whenever I make it back to those foothills, I will find that rock and I will know for sure that one day in the past, two friends sat in silence. Smiling and living on the very rock that I am sitting on. Then I will climb down, using the skills you taught me, and I will drive down the mountain.
Ilir Sokolaj
June 1, 2019
I'm gonna miss you, but I know you're happier were ever you are bro, I knew you for 4 years, but rarely in my life have I ever been around a person I understood or was understood as well by, thanks for all the help at the shop, see you on the other side buddy.
Kelly Browder
May 24, 2019
Love you Jasper!
Sabastian Paden
May 22, 2019
Bro the word I love my friend and you as a person brought the best out in people all way challenged people to do there best and never judge a person my heart hurt that Im not going to be able to see you in a long time and u wont be able to see my girl grow up I know your free know and Im so thankful I got to meet such smart and wonderful person so tha k you brother
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Tony Yao
May 21, 2019
Jasper. I still remember your infectious smile. Even when I was mad at you for goofing off at practice, I couldn't stop smiling because I knew you were just being you. You are missed my friend.
Bernice Sharples
April 2, 2019
Dear Jasper, you were so loved by your Mom and all who knew you. I hope you are in peace, climbing and doing all the things you loved now without pain. My love and best wished to all the family in this hard time.
Joseph Gaertner
March 18, 2019
I only knew you for a short while. But from that time I knew you had a great spirit and huge potential. You will be missed.
Jocelyn Herod
March 15, 2019
I still have On the Road by Jack Kerouac waiting for you on my kitchen counter. I wish youd known what a prolific writer you might have been. I hope youve found peace.
Ahmad Hassan
February 26, 2019
I'm going to miss you bud.
Francis Henry Stevens 3rd
February 24, 2019
Jasper my kiddo I ain't going to miss you tremendously there will never be a day that will go by that I will not remember you at all the funny things that used to do to make me laugh all the serious times that made me think you are not only a good kid but you are my one of my best friends I love you dude I'm going to miss you tremendously once again I hope you rest in peace and one day I'll see you again in the light I love you kiddo I love you
Karyn Blanco
February 24, 2019
I love you Jasper. I hope you find peace floating in those clouds above, I hope you smile and laugh with us as we reminisce about your awesomeness of spirit, and I hope you understand our sadness and selfishness for missing you in the mortal realm. Fly and be free Jasper! Your legacy lives on and youll always be loved and missed and appreciated for exactly who you were, all of you Jasper Pont. All of you. ❤
Sandy Ross
February 23, 2019
When you let someone into your life, and they find their way into your heart, and then they leave this earth, you will be filled with grief. But, I wouldn't trade all the time I had with you, Jasper, even if it would make my pain go away. I will cherish your love, your wit, and the way you made me laugh for the rest of my life. I love you, Jasper Pont.
Donna Garwood
February 23, 2019
Miss you
Nora Bean
February 23, 2019
Thinking of all of you, this was so well written. Sending Love from The White Mt.s.
Mr Tristin Milky Mortenson
February 22, 2019
I love you Jas. I miss you man. this wasnt suppose to happen, people say everythings meant to happen for a reason but this wasnt suppose too. We had so much friendship left to explore. We had so many adventures left to wander upon and so many more memories to make but all those will just have to wait. We werent close for the longest time but Im so glad we connected more before your time came. Ill see you again man. We all will and we all miss and love you Jas. You were such an informational and inspiration human. Ill continue passing on the love you always did.
Abby Wilson
February 22, 2019
Jasper, you were a beautiful being. You did so many amazing things for so many people. I miss you every day. Rest easy my friend.
Jen Gerwig-Dively
February 22, 2019
While I obviously never met Jasper, the pictures and posts that youve shared online since I met you painted a picture of an amazing young man. Im so sorry he was taken from your lives so soon. I think of you all often and wish you peaceful thoughts and happy memories.
Michelle Tobin
February 22, 2019
I can't stop crying. So tragic. I'll never forget Jasper and how brilliant, kind, and funny this kid was. How much time he spent with our family. What an idol he was to our children. How looking in from the outside had every advantage...we are all vunerable regardless of race, parenting, advantages. Let us pray, wish, hope it never happens to our children, and send all the love we can muster to the MANY people who adored him. RIP Jasper. You are loved, adored and admired so far above your demons. You will never be forgotten.
Senior portrait, photo by Jay Droeger (2014
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Senior portrait, photo by Jay Droeger (2014
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Senior portrait, photo by Jay Droeger (2014
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Senior portrait, photo by Jay Droeger (2014)
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Brett Todd
February 22, 2019
There are no words. My heart hurts!
Lyndi Howell
February 22, 2019
Dear Mike, Jamie, Dennis, Sharon, and Tobe,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, grandson, and brother, Jasper.
I did not know Jasper well, having only a few personal memories of him, but I have enjoyed seeing his spirit through the lenses of a camera and the eyes of friends and family. He seems like a young man who loved his tribe, enjoyed the outdoors, and laughed at a good joke.
Praying for you all at this difficult time.
Annie Hardy
February 22, 2019
Jamie, Mike, and Toby, we are so saddened by your loss. Prayers that your family can navigate the days ahead with unity and love.
Jasper senior portraits, photo by Jay Droeger (2014)
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Jasper senior portraits, photo by Jay Droeger (2014)
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Jasper senior portraits, photo by Jay Droeger (2014)
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Jasper & Tobe, photo by Matt Holmes (2013)
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Jasper & little brother Tobe, Indian Peaks Wilderness (2014)
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Jamie Justice
February 22, 2019
Jasper was a kind, and loving person, such a beautiful spirit, and absolutely adored by all - especially his little brother Tobe.
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