Jason Jon Olin, age 53 of Seguin, Texas, won the race and went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2024. Jason was born on March 24, 1971, in Vancouver, Washington, to Daniel Olin and LeAnn (West) Olin.
Jason had a deep love for the Lord and he wanted to share that love with others. Jason’s warmth, kindness and unwavering faith impacted everyone he met. His love for his family was evident in everything he did, from cooking/grilling special meals, having family over and spending special time with his grandkids. He had an unwavering passion for research, always seeking ways to improve the lives of those around him. He found great joy in sharing his findings with others, always ready to lend a hand or offer advice.
Jason is preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Mark Mattila and wife Marjorie and Nathan Mattila; his nephews, Alexander West, Max Mattila and Adam Mattila; and his nieces, Katie Mattila and Marci Mattila.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Martha Olin; children, Jessica Svenfelt and husband Anthon, Nicholas Olin and wife Hosana, Austin Olin, Lexie Olin, and Jalena Jussila and husband Desmin; grandchildren, Ariana Svenfelt and Jukka Svenfelt; parents, Daniel and LeAnn Olin; siblings, Jordan Olin and wife Rachel, JoAnne West and husband Jason, Jared Olin and wife Sara, and Julie Keskitalo and husband Eric; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Sandra Mattila; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Seppala and husband Peter, S. John Mattila and wife Rebecca, Lois Holombo and husband Gregg, Kristy Mattila, Naomi Kussat and husband Alan, Deborah Hill and husband Joel, Ruth Kinnunen and husband Darin, Timothy Mattila and wife Cindy, Joel Mattila and wife Crystal, Beth Kyllonen and husband William, Grace Trimble and husband Jared, and Andrew Mattila; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, 390 FM 1346 S., La Vernia, Texas 78121, followed by celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. with the Pastors Carl Aho and Erin Weaver officiating. A reception will immediately follow. Interment will follow in the San Geronimo Cemetery. Fellowship and dessert will be available at Word of Grace Apostolic Lutheran Church following reception, 188 Van Meter Ln, Seguin, Texas 78155.
Serving as pallbearers will be Nicholas Olin, Austin Olin, Anthon Svenfelt, Desmin Jussila, Jordan Olin, Jared Olin, Jason West and Eric Keskitalo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family at GiveSendGo.com to “Support For The Olin Family.”
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
“…because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” Romans 10:9-10
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.