Born in Plano,Texas, Jason lived in Colorado for several years before the family moved to the Antelope Valley in 1990. Growing up he attended Rancho Vista Elementary, Hill View Middle School, Paraclete and graduated from Desert Christian High School. Jason was a great Athlete. He was a regular All Star in soccer and baseball as he grew up. He was invited to play baseball for College of the Canyons. Subsequently, he received a baseball Scholarship to Viola University and then received another Scholarship to play baseball at the NCCAA D-1 level for Wagner College in New York. Other highlights in his baseball career included: NORCAL Travel Team, Los Angeles Dodgers Scout Team, San Diego Padres Scout Team. Florida Marlins Space Coast Fall League, played in Central America for Athletes in Acton, Texas League, Jason holds 2 Associate Degrees, Bachelor's Degree from the University of Redlands and was near completion of a second Bachelor's Degree from Bradman University. Jason loved the great outdoors and enjoyed fishing and traveling to the mountains. He thought Lake Tahoe was the greatest place on earth. He had two dogs and even volunteered at the animal shelter. He also had rabbits, cats and anything else he could find growing up. Jason has now joined his sister Michelle in heaven. He is survived by his father and mother. Jason's pain and suffering are finally over. However the earth will not be the same without him.
Born in Plano,Texas, Jason lived in Colorado for several years before the family moved to the Antelope Valley in 1990. Growing up he attended Rancho Vista Elementary, Hill View Middle School, Paraclete and graduated from Desert Christian High School. Jason was a great Athlete. He was a regular All Star in soccer and baseball as he grew up. He was invited to play baseball for College of the Canyons. Subsequently, he received a baseball Scholarship to Viola University and then received another Scholarship to play baseball at the NCCAA D-1 level for Wagner College in New York. Other highlights in his baseball career included: NORCAL Travel Team, Los Angeles Dodgers Scout Team, San Diego Padres Scout Team. Florida Marlins Space Coast Fall League, played in Central America for Athletes in Acton, Texas League, Jason holds 2 Associate Degrees, Bachelor's Degree from the University of Redlands and was near completion of a second Bachelor's Degree from Bradman University. Jason loved the great outdoors and enjoyed fishing and traveling to the mountains. He thought Lake Tahoe was the greatest place on earth. He had two dogs and even volunteered at the animal shelter. He also had rabbits, cats and anything else he could find growing up. Jason has now joined his sister Michelle in heaven. He is survived by his father and mother. Jason's pain and suffering are finally over. However the earth will not be the same without him.
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Perfect Son, Brother and Friend
Jason P. O’Keefe
Aug. 9, 1987 ~ Nov. 12, 2014
Jason was the perfect son, brother and friend.
He was so smart, he understood the law better than most lawyers.
He planned to become a lawyer and was working towards his goal.
Jason was a great baseball player and athlete. Professional pitching
Trainer, Tom House compared Jason to the great Randy Johnson.
Most important was Jason’s love for his family, animals and the outdoors.
His two dogs – Buddy and Sammi were a “must take” on family vacations.
Lake Tahoe was Jason’s favorite place on earth.
Jason was laid to rest beside his beautiful sister, Michelle.
Their parents – Mike and Pat look forward to the day when they will be rejoined in Heaven!
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