Obituary of Jason Gladue-Campbell

Jason Gladue-Campbell also known as JJ, a lifelong resident of Dawson Creek, B.C. passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 in Dawson Creek, at the age of 37 years. Jason was born on November 5, 1977 in Dawson Creek BC to Barbara Gladue. Barbara was a young mother who needed guidance and assistance. She gathered enough courage to ask a relative to adopt her twin babies within the Campbell family. Eight months after their births, Jason and his twin sister Jonelle were adopted by Johnny Campbell and Barbara Cardinal. They were adopted into a loving home that held many fond memories for them. From the ages of one to age four the family lived in McKenzie, BC where they enjoyed their early years thriving. The family moved from McKenzie in 1982 and resided in Dawson Creek thereafter along with their big sister Lisa. Lisa was a good big sister to the twins. Growing up Jason enjoyed going swimming at Rotary Lake, biking over at the BMX track, endless and countless summers and days out at Kelly Lake, playing hockey extensively, and going on excursions with his dad and friends of his from school; The Grant family. In the summer, he would hop on his bike first thing in the morning and go to his friend's places or play for hours in the fields behind the house, playing in tree forts, climbing trees, cruising on the paths, playing hide and seek, tag, and what time is it mister wolf. In his teenage years he continued to play hockey. He loved the sport. It kept him busy and he was able to channel his high energy with organized sport. It was also he and his dad's favourite pastime, watching the games on the weekend or any night of the week for that matter. They talked, lived and breathed the game. As Jason got older he began to show behavioural issues that were exhibited through rebellious behaviour. He began to change and it became difficult to understand him. In spite of the troubles he went through in his life he still had an amazing resiliency, and many times tried to change his past with making better choices. For a time, he attended O'Brien Alternative School and for a first time in a while, he was doing well. Jason became involved in a school credit/ work exchange program which taught Aboriginal youth entrepreneurial skills, fashion design and marketing. The program also taught life skills with positive role modeling, drumming, learning traditional teachings and a bond with other Native youth. JJ as he was known for had amazing fashion sense. Anything he wore was fresher and hipper than what other kids were wearing. He could make anything look cool-if it were inexpensive he made it work! He loved music as well. His musical taste was extensive but dance music and the classic country songs such as Dwight Yoakam were his favourites. He would attend pow wows and other traditional outlets too. Jason had a bright future ahead of him but because of some bad choices throughout his late teenage years, consequences were handed down to him and he became a member of the prison system. It was a huge blow to have him within the prison system for a number of years. When Jason got out in 2005 his family began to help him get his life back together. It was during this time he married Jessica Gustafson. Jason loved Jessica from the time he was sixteen years old and would tell her he was going to "Marry her one day" His dream came true when he and Jessica married on May 19, 2006. Jessica and Jason went on to have two precious boys together named Johnny: 5 years old and Jayce: 3 years old. Jason was very proud of and loved his little boys so much. He was a doting father and hands on with his boys taking them on outings, to the lake, festivals, teaching them how to swim, and chronicled their stages of growth. Jessica and Jason spent a couple of years raising the boys in Prince George, BC. In 2009 Jason reoffended, this was a big blow to a young couple with small children. Jessica and Jason separated soon after; he continued to remain close with his children as they were the apple of his eye and he loved them to the moon and beyond. The boys kept him positive and motivated him to continue to do better. Being away from them hurt him tremendously, and the moment he got to share a photo, or special moments with them it instantly brought a smile to his face and made his heart happy again. When he got out he lived in Grande Prairie with his cousins, worked at a couple of jobs, then made a transition to Medicine Hat with Jonelle. She had helped him move from one transition of this life to the next. They got to spend lots of time together and it was like old times as the last time Jonelle spent time with her brother was 12 years before.Jason got his own place a couple of blocks from Jonelle's. Jonelle guided her brother as it was a dream come true to have her brother with her- Her best buddy was back and it filled a huge void that weighed heavily on her for many years. Jason got accepted and successfully completed a pre apprenticeship program, working and going to school full time. He was beginning to move towards a journey of renewal, stability and happiness. His dream was to become an underwater welder. He was quite skilled in welding and enjoyed his schooling very much. He was a smart and bright young man. On Christmas morning he got to spend Christmas with his two sisters, brother in law, and nephew. The Creator had another plan for him and took him home. Heaven has called upon you today, brother, leaving so many words still left to say. We never thought it could ever be this way, now your time has come, leaving regrets and wishes. As your family, we will have forever lasting memories of you. It so hard for us to say Goodbye. We love you little brother. Sending this message to the Creator above, to our family who have passed before you, to take care of you, comfort and guide you and to give you all our love. A visitation was held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, at the Sudetan Hall in the Walter Wright Pioneer Village 1901-Alaska Hwy, Dawson Creek, B.C. A funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Sudetan Hall, Pastor Cory Lizotte officiated, Cremation followed, Interment will be at a later date. Jason was predeceased by his parents; Barb Cardinal and John Campbell. Jason is survived by Jessica Gustafson, mother; Barb Gladue, Sons; Johnny, Jayce, Sisters; Lisa Minchau (Leroy), Jonelle Gladue (Logan), Jennifer Kneiss, Jocelyn Labouttillier (Rod), Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and many extended family and friends. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium