Jason (Jay) Raymond Hardwick, age 33, ended his battle with cancer November 2, 2016.
He was born January 11, 1983 in Mesa Arizona, youngest of five children. Jason had what he would describe as the perfect childhood. He had the honor of serving an LDS mission in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
He married his wife Sasha Wermuth, on June 29th, 2006, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He is a loving and devoted father to his three beautiful children, son Steele (8), daughter Cecily (6) and baby boy Ridge (1). He dedicated his life to working hard and providing for his family. He will be remembered and admired for his commitment to support and provide for his family, even throughout periods of extreme cancer pain. Jason loved football and the outdoors. He especially had a passion for the White Mountains and fly fishing. Jason was loved by all those who knew him. He was humble and eager to please others. He had a great sense of humor and the best laugh. His high standards and desire to live the Gospel never wavered. He was a good man, and always did what was right to the best of his abilities.
He is survived and missed by his wife Sasha, his son Steele, his daughter Cecily, his son Ridge, his parents Dan and Ann Hardwick, his brothers Daniel, Michael and Matthew, his sister Michele, as well as many other family members and friends. Thank you to all who have shown their support and love for Jason.
A viewing will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 N. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona. The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 5,2016 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the LDS Chapel located at 1455 N Harris Drive, Mesa, Arizona. Following the funeral, the burial will be held at the City of Mesa Cemetery.
I just want to say thank you for letting my family get to know yours this past year. You all have been such a blessing in our lives! We have fallin in love with your family and are so so heartbroken that you’ve lost Jay. He touched so many people’s hearts and truely meant so much to all of us 🙁 he will so so be missed! Sasha your strength and poise through this entire ordeal has us in utter awe!!! No one deserves this, we are so sorry for your loss!!
I’m very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in what Jesus said in John 11:25 “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” I hope this promise that we will see our dead loved ones again brings you some comfort in this hard time.
My absolute condolences. I lost my husband in October 2016 and I’m totally lost. I cannot even imagine losing a child! My sincere thoughts, prayers and love are being sent to you.