Jason Charles Bliss (April 5, 1962 – August 4, 2021), passed away peacefully with family members at his side.  Jason, a faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hartshorne, OK, served as a Eucharistic Lay Minister, as well as a comforting friend with a delightful sense of humor. Jason was the loving son of Jane Bliss of Nowata, OK, and loving brother of Kathleen Bliss Quasula of Henderson, NV, Judson Bliss of St. Louis, MO, and Laura Bliss-Krokus of Allen, TX. Jason was preceded in death by his late wife, Lenora (nee Lenora Ruth Williams). Jason was a devoted friend to so many, as his heart was so big and his soul so kind. He loved fishing, hunting, and just being outdoors. He also specialized in highly sophisticated electronic surveillance of hackers/scammers and worked for several international companies in that field. As a high schooler at Booker T. Washington in Tulsa, Jason went abroad to Germany, and he spoke the language fluently his entire life. Jason was a master chef and studied in New Orleans with the famous Paul Prudhomme.

Jason loved music, and he was a gifted and serious musician, particularly on the double-bass, spending many hours practicing when his health allowed. Jason studied music at the University of North Texas, Denton; Loyola, New Orleans; Southern Methodist University, Dallas; Rice, Houston; and the University of Tulsa – all on scholarship --  as his gift of music was so great. Jason studied with Orin O'Brien, the Secular Society Chair of the New York Philharmonic and saw her recently for a performance of Beethoven's 9 ^th , "Ode to Joy." Jason played in numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. He and his buddies at North Texas formed "The Coffee Connection," a jazz band. Jason especially loved Miles Davis and Pat Metheny, whom he listened to as he tired.

But Jason's real passion was his devotion to Jesus and he studied the Holy Scriptures daily. His spiritual tutor was the late Dr. George L. Carver, Professor Emeritus of classical languages at Arizona State University.

In lieu of flowers, consider planting a tree, spreading wildflower seeds (he loved sunflowers), or contributing to Catholic Charities. Or you might simply hum your favorite song. A celebration of his life is forthcoming.