With heavy heart and great sadness, we are sorry to announce that, Jason Lee Monson, 47, of Redlands, California passed away at his home in Burleson, TX on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Jason was born to Jerry Lee Monson of Lubbock, TX and Judith Lynn Monette of Alhambra, CA on August 15, 1977. Jason completed elementary through high school in California. He attended San Bernardino Valley college for music from 1995-1996 then switched paths to serve the U.S. Navy, honorably, from 1996-2001. Jason was stationed in San Diego, California, serving aboard The USS Constellation as an Airman where he became a Golden Shell Back. He earned the rank of ABF3, an Aviation Boatswain Mate (fuel handler), aiding in fueling and maintaining aircraft . After this, he went to the University of Phoenix for business and marketing, where he soon joined Air Liquide/Air Gas which became his life for the next 20+ years. Jason was an avid worker in which his goals expanding into greatness and prosperity were highly evident. Jason’s many accomplishments are achieved mainly through determination and perseverance in reaching and exceeding his high standards. Jason’s work ethics portrayed his strong, loyal, highly independent, and dependent characteristics to his coworkers he can now call his friends and trusted circle. Jason presented himself as the individual to go to when things needed to be fixed because he knew he could do it. These characteristics allowed Jason to maintain his place worldwide as a reliable and trusted plant manager to Air Gas/Air Liquide in Cleburne, TX ASU & Paris, and TX VSA by showing his much-needed value to the company. Throughout Jason’s lifetime he grew to love the ocean and everything it came with in California; surfing, scuba diving, swimming, and so much more. Upon making the big move to Texas he developed a passion for running, in which he ran almost every day which soon led to him running marathons. Jason loved nature and hiking and going on adventures even if small. He loved to travel and spending time with his kids was always made a priority. Jason also had a love for music, and was a talented musician who mastered the guitar early in his life, always inspiring his friends with music whether it was him playing his guitars alone or with friends and family, or listening to his favorite artists; music was his passion and was something he strove from. Every small detail in anything he played was paid thorough attention to. Jason had to get the tune right before giving up and he valued that within himself. Jason was preceded in death by his mom, Judith Lynn Monette, and his dad, Jerry Lee Monson. A proud loving father , Jason survived by his children, Tyler Reed Monson 23 of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Livya Lea Monson, 20 of Lake Charles, LA, Cali Danielle Monson, 17 of Lake Charles, LA, his brother, Jerome Monson of Mesquite, Texas, aunt Chris and uncle Dan Appleton of California, aunt Juanita Monette of California, uncle Billy Sr. Monette of Tennessee, cousins Billy Jr. Monette, Toni Bellatoni, Greg & David Guttero, Lura Madruga, Jim Shhuler, Natali Monette. “Jason, a great Dad, friend, coworker, and person, will be greatly missed by all of those who got the chance to love and know him.” A celebration of Jason’s life will be announced at a later date to come.
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To Jason’s Family,
He was loved, respected, and admired by most people who knew him. He was my Shipmate, Friend and most of all my brother! He provided my wife and I a place to stay while looking for one of our own. We paddled out in the line-up together catching the Souther California break. It saddens me to think that I can’t reach out to tell him I miss and love him. I do know that he’s watching over the people he loves.
My condolences go out to your family, to our Navy family as well.
Jason i hope you can see or hear me thoughts of this post. I love you brother, rest easy and I will see you again.
Your Brother,
Shannon Stephenson
Jay was my closest friend and my brother. He was an adventurous spirit, and also a man of honor and loyalty. Jay brought out the best in those of us who were lucky enough to be around him, and his impact will always be a part of my life. Fair winds and rest well brother. You are and will always be missed.
‘We Sailed the Seas when young,
We will Sail the Skies together in time…
We’ll miss you Brother…
Fair Winds and Following Seas’
USS Constellation CV-64
Love Always to you and Family.
I am so very saddened to know of Jason’s passing. He was my brother Kurt closest friend and brother in both young Navy days and adult life. I am sure many people are grieving this sudden loss. I am praying and thinking of his family and children. He was an amazing person and a bright light. I will keep your family and friends in my heart. I am so very sorry for your loss of such an amazing Dad and friend.