Jason Mese

Jason Scott Mese was born July 26, 1957, in Fort Morgan, Colo.

He was one of six children - the youngest of the three boys and older than his three sisters.

Jason internalized responsibility and a true work ethic from a young age after the death of his father, then graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1975.

Although he lived most of his life in Oklahoma, this native Coloradan loved the mountains and never missed a chance to explain the difference between an actual “heavy snow” in his home state and what passes for one here.

After high school he worked full-time for several years including building homes and trucking, then moved to Oklahoma where he studied business at Southern Nazarene University from 1979 to 1982.

Jason was a faithful follower of Christ. His deeply personal relationship with Jesus guided how he viewed the world and how he interacted with every person he met.

This was a man who let his actions do the talking as he exemplified selflessness, generosity and kindness.

Jason was an active member of the Kingfisher First Baptist Church for more than 30 years and he cherished his many years as a youth choir volunteer and adult choir member.

From performing in Christmas programs to changing flat tires on annual youth choir mission trips, he always had a smile. Worship music soothed his spirit and he never let a small detail like not knowing the lyrics get in the way of loudly singing praises in church or in the car.

Jason was a profoundly devout family man.

In 1983, he married the love of his life, Donna Robison, and together they built abeautiful life in Kingfisher.

Jason’s love for Donna knew no bounds and he spent all 37 years of their marriage doing everything within his power to bring her joy.

Together they raised two lovely daughters, Heather, born in 1987, and Ashton, born in 1991.

Jason was a perfect “girl dad.” From letting toddler-aged Heather clip bows all through his hair to taking Ashton prom dress shopping during high school, he delighted in every opportunity to spend time with his daughters.

Even in adulthood, his girls considered their father a protector and best friend.

The promotion from “Daddy” to “Poppa” when Heather gave birth to Kylar, the family’s first grandchild, in 2009 was one of his proudest achievements.

His other two grandchildren - Kendon, born in 2011, and Kadlee, born in 2013, made life even sweeter. He was their rock, and he led his three girls with a servant heart.

Jason would do anything for his family, and he thoroughly enjoyed time with them at OSU football games, traveling to Hawaii with Donna and a 2019 Alaskan cruise all together.

Jason was the epitome of hospitality.

Since 1997, he served as a region sales manager for Dr. Pepper. He found his work incredibly fulfilling, not just selling “brown, bubbly soda water” as he called it - but the rich relationships he developed throughout the company and the entire food and beverage industry.

Jason was often recognized for his successful business record, but even more often for the amazingly personal and positive way he conducted his work.

He truly cared for people, and he was quick to offer a hug, a favor and his one-ofa-kind quirky humor.

He also viewed his work as an avenue to give back, constantly finding ways to support worthy causes like the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and others.

Jason was a craftsman in every sense of the word. He and Donna built their house outside Kingfisher with their own hands.

He enjoyed home improvement projects, cooking flavorful dishes and caring for the menagerie of unique pets and rescue animals Donna adored.

Over the years, they raised countless dogs, rabbits, miniature horses, birds, deer, sugar gliders, cats, tortoises and more.

For the last four years, he and Donna focused much of their energy on their two Capuchin monkeys, ZsaZsa and Gidget.

Jason used to joke, “I don’t believe in reincarnation, but if it is real I want to come back as an animal at this house!” because of the VIP treatment given to all Mese family pets.

Jason was a fiercely loyal friend. He had many talents and he shared them so freely with anyone in need. About his own life and accomplishments, he was extremely humble. But about those he loved, he served as an outspoken cheerleader and a constant aid.

As news of his sudden November 29, 2020, death from coronavirus complications spread beyond the community, dozens of accounts flooded into the family about his integrity, his warmth, his humility and his compassion.

To knowJason Mese was to treasure him.

Theheartbreakingchasm left by his tragic loss will be felt for many years, but the family finds great peace in knowing he is sharing his cheesy dance moves and a Route 44 Diet Dr. Pepper with friends old and new at Heaven’s gate.

Jason was preceded in death by: his parents, Alfred and Agnes Mese; his siblings, Mark Mese and Cathy Mese; and, his mother-in-law Margaret Robison.

He is survived by: his beloved wife Donna; his oldest daughter Heather Giddings and three children Kylar, Kendon and Kadlee; his youngest daughter Ashton Mese Johnston and husband Dylan; his brother Greg Mese and wife Connie; his sister Carol Copeland; his sister Cyndi Bowers and husband Dwayne; his father-in-law Don Robison and wife Sue; his sister-in-law Pam Robison Sampert; and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.

The family asks for sustained prayers as Donna and other relatives continue to battle coronavirus.

Once Donna is physically able, the family will have a private graveside burial for Jason. At a later date, a public memorial will be held to honor this remarkable man.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jason’s name can be made to charitable causes for which he was passionate, including the Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Oklahoma Baptists Student Worship Choir.