From Northern CA Golf Course Superintendents Assn. President Thomas Bastis, CGCS:
On behalf of the GCSANC board of directors it is with a deep and profound sense of loss, I must inform you of the sudden death of Jason Oliver, Director GCSANC, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Stanford University Golf Course. Nothing is quite as painful or tragic as the premature death of a young, vibrant man with such a promising future.
In addition to his responsibilities as a dedicated assistant superintendent at Stanford University Golf Course and its golf-training complex, Jason was an ardent supporter of the profession serving on the GCSANC board of directors as the association’s assistant representative. He liked being involved and was an exceptional advocate for fellow assistants.
During his recent board tenure, Jason devoted his talent and eagerness to any task he undertook for the association. He directed the reshaping and updating of the web site. His latest task, the addition of member oriented “swap, trade and sell craigslist concept" will be opened in the future for membership use.
Remember this young man each time you visit this site, I know we shall.
Jason we love you and we will miss you greatly. Find peace with your Lord.
Thomas Bastis, CGCS
From David Phipps, CGCS, Stone Creek GC and an early mentor of Jason:
http://stonecreeksuper.blogspot.com/2010/08/remembering-jason-oliver.html
Is there Knowledge of the cause of death? I went to high school with him.
ReplyDeleteJason and I went to college together at OSU and I will think of him always as his energy and laugh were infectious throughout the hallway and his smile would light up a room. Beyond that, his dedication to the field of horticulture was admirable. He will be missed and he will always be loved. Please somehow, i wish to send blessings and sympathy to Jason's family. Peace be with him, God Bless.
ReplyDeletesincerely~ erin