Palmer resident Jason Andrew Morigeau, 34, died at home on Feb. 4, 2008.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 at Lazy Mountain Bible Church, 16005 E. Shawn Drive in Palmer. Following the service, a celebration of life will be held at the Palmer Elks Lodge on Finger Lake.

 Morigeau was born January 4, 1974, in Polson, Mont. He was raised in Palmer where he played football, was a state champion discus thrower and runner-up in shot put. He graduated from Palmer High School, Class of 1992 He worked for the Department of Transportation as a highway construction engineering technician. He had worked for the state for nine years.  

Morigeau, or “Mojo” as his friends called him, loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed snowmachining and spending time at the cabin in Copper Center. He enjoyed berry picking and hunting for morel mushrooms to garnish the gourmet meals he created. On a frigid February day he could often be found ice fishing on Lake Louise.

He had an unbelievable memory for minute details. His quick wit and clever comebacks were amusing and enduring. Although a man of great stature, he was tender-hearted, thoughtful and generous. He had a special place in his heart for animals, even the scraggly cat he fed on his deck.  

His family recalls him always clad in Carhartts.  “Jason was a trendsetter. He was wearing out Carhartts before they became popular.”  

Jason is survived by his parents Bob and Donna Morigeau of Palmer; brothers and sister-in-law Joshua and Jeanne Morigeau of Helena, Mont., and Justin Morigeau of Palmer; niece Hannah; grandmothers Jo An Lynn of Polson, Mont., and Diane “Grandma Turkey” Morigeau of Yakama, Wash.; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and a multitude of friends close enough to be family.

  He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Robert E. Lynn and Ben Morigeau; and grandmother Harriet Higbie Lynn, all of Polson.

  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Kehl’s mortuary was in charge of arrangements.