UA Memorial
Passing of UA Member Jason Irvine
April 19, 2021
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jason
Irvine on April 7, 2021 at the young age of 48.
Jason was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Esterhazy, SK. As a young
boy he lived on the family farm in the Qu’Appelle Valley before the family
moved to Colonsay and Watrous, SK. He was the second child of three for
Dennis and Debbie Irvine.
Jason grew up in Watrous, SK and attended Winston High School. After
graduation, he enrolled and completed a college degree in Integrated Resource
Management at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
(SIAST) in Prince Albert, SK. He spent summers guiding in Northern SK, while he
specialized in Fisheries and Resource Management.
Jason then followed in his Dad's footsteps to become an Interprovincial
Red Seal Journeyman Welder. He had over 25 years of welding experience
and worked on projects across ON, MB, SK, AB and BC. He obtained his welding
apprenticeship at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).
He was a proud member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 179. His
Union Brothers and Sisters knew him well for his humorous stories about his
adventures, his many jokes and mischievousness. Jason was a very skilled welder
that could strike a bead with ease using many different alloys, with expertise
in metallurgy. Jason and his Dad collaborated on many pipeline and
construction projects that took them far from home but because they shared
their trade, they always had each other for companionship.
Over a year ago, Jason’s passion for wildlife and the great outdoors
took his family to Whitehorse, YT. He was an avid fisherman; whether it
was fly fishing off the banks; casting a line with a rod and reel; or ice
fishing. He enjoyed hunting with a rifle or compound bow while observing
nature and exploring new hiking trails with his loving partner Debora, his
much-loved son Tanner and his four-legged companions Nori and new puppy Tomi.
One of Jason’s greatest passions was cooking. Whether it was
making sushi, bbqing prime rib, shucking oysters or frying fish while camping,
he always treated his family and friends to amazing appetizers and
dinners. Cooking came very natural to him. We often thought he should
have considered becoming a Red Seal Chef.
His second love was for the Qu’Appelle Valley where the family farm is
located. He spent his early childhood with his Grandpa and Grandma Irvine, many
uncles, aunts and cousins on the family farm. He enjoyed quadding,
driving his truck and walking through the hills and trails. His favorite
pastime was to tour to a place called Lundy’s Ravine. He loved moose
hunting, trapping and picking cranberries.
In his earlier years he was involved with the professional rodeo,
courageously riding brahma bulls. He learned to ride horses out at his
Uncle Stewie’s ranch in Kennedy, SK.
He loved with all his heart and lived life on his own terms.
Something he was known for was creating hilarious nicknames for everyone within
his circle. If you had a nickname, he considered you a close friend.
Jason will be most remembered for his deep love for all his family, his
sharp sense of humour, his keen thoughts on life and politics, his love for his
dogs Nori and Tomi, his enjoyment for two-stepping and country music; and most
of all for his caring and generous soul.
Jason was predeceased by his beloved Popi Glen Muir and his Grandpa Doug
Irvine - two people in his life he cherished and missed dearly.
Jason will be missed every day by his partner Debora Humeniuk and their
son Tanner Irvine; his mother Debbie Irvine and father Dennis Irvine; his
brother Chris (Jill) Irvine; his sister Tonya (Charles) Laudadio; his six
nieces and nephew; his Nani Irene Muir; his Grandma Pearl Irvine; and his
aunts, uncles and many cousins.
A virtual private church service was held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at
Our Lady of Victory Church in Whitehorse, YT. A Celebration of Life will
be taking place in the future.
In memory of Jason, the family will be planting a tree at Lundy’s Ravine
where his ashes will be laid to rest. A memorial bench will also be
placed at Hazelcliffe Cemetery where everyone can overlook the valley in his
remembrance.
If friends and family so desire, memorial tributes in Jason’s name can
be made directly to Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.
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