Jason Patton Vance

Jason Patton Vance passed away at the age of 45 in Orange County, California on February 6, 2026.He was born July 29, 1980 in Tucson, Arizona.He is the son of Emily Wright Vance and Jay Virgil Vance.Jason loved Teddybears. He had so many teddybears that he was often called by the nickname “Jasonbear”

Jason graduated from Catalina Foothills High School class of 1998. He attended Cal State Marcos College receiving a BA in psychology.He also attended Pima Community College receiving his CNA and Registered Nursing credentials.He went on to spend the majority of his nursing career as a travel nurse in Southern California. He assisted with a variety of major operations in many surgery centers and hospitals using Robotic surgery technology.

Jason had many hobbies, art traveling, relaxing by the ocean, listening to music, dancing, and reading.He was a life long learner and was greatly rewarded helping his patients feel comfortable both mentally and physically.He took great pride being able to help so many with his nursing skills. Jason had an incredible sense of humor and delighted in laughter and sharing fun.Jason will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 

He is survived by his mother, Emily Vance, father, Jay Vance and sister, Jessica Vance. His uncle Douglas Wright, his aunt and uncle Tammy and Vincent Vance and several special friends Sara and Jim Hunsaker to whom he was delighted to be Godfather to their two children Jackon and Hendrix, alos Pamela Salgado.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held for Jason October 10, 3:00 PM at St. James Episcopal Church La Jolla, California.Donations in his memory may be made to “Comfort Cub.” And…This foundation provides weighted teddy bears to comfort individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one.

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