Jason Holt

From Provo's Daily Herald, March 28, 2004:

Jason Ernest Palmer Holt

Jason Ernest Palmer Holt, born November 21,1969, in Pueblo, Colorado, died at his home in Provo, Utah, on March 26, 2004. He is survived by his precious children, Stefani and Palmer, of California; and, Justis, of Colorado, each of whom he loved with all his heart. He is also survived by his sweetheart of many years, Jennilyn Talbot, and her son, Alec; his parents, Larry and Helene Holt; his brother, Jon (Kristi) Holt; sisters, Liz Holt, Megan (Chris) Wright, and Jenny (Chance) Kiggins; numerous nieces and nephews; and former spouse, Susan Holt. He was pre-deceased by a stillborn child, Michael Adam.

From the moment Jason entered life, it was evident he was a free spirit destined to walk his own path in his own way. That free-living life was curtailed quite a bit on March 31, 2001, when a serious freeway accident almost took his life and threatened him with being a quadriplegic - but not quite. He regained enough movement in his arms that he ended up a paraplegic, and he was grateful for that gift. He talked of the new lessons he was learning and the new perspective he was gaining because of the restrictions and constant challenges facing him.

As we look back at Jason's life over the years, several things stand out. He took many byways and he made lasting friendships wherever he went. It wasn't unusual for him to bring home strangers, like a child would bring home a stray cat or dog, and they would end up lifelong friends. He could live a spartan existence in a bare room, denying himself comforts, but when the comforts were to be had - bring 'em on! Yes, he could go to "excess." But when it was to excess in those intangible, but incredibly wonderful qualities of his, we were all blessed. If you were to ask those closest to him for a list of his most prominent attributes, you would find more than just a few. He was a loving, kind, merciful, generous, forgiving, tolerant, curious, spirited, fun-loving, adventuresome, courageous, brave, daring, friendly, loyal, gentle, tender, idealistic, genuine, and warm-hearted person. In his manhood, he had a passionate intensity about politics, friendship, religion, and his children, his children, his children. Jason's personal magnetism knew no bounds, even confined to a wheelchair as he was. He had an endearing sense of humor and a lovable crooked smile.

Jason's life was dotted with fateful encounters and brushes with death. Because he cheated death so many times, one close friend observed that he tended to think of Jason as immortal. For all of us who knew and loved Jason, he has that immortal place in our hearts and we rejoice to think that one day we will renew our bonds of love.

Special thanks to Cory and David from Applegate and John Haws from Horizon who were faithful and kind home healthcare professionals.

Services will be held Tuesday, March 30th, at 11 a.m., in the Provo Oak Hills Stake Center, 925 E. North Temple Drive. Friends are invited to a viewing on Monday evening at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, from 6-8 p.m.; and, on Tuesday morning, at the stake center, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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