Jason Leo Matin, z”l was born to Ron and Margaret Matin in Portland, Ore. From early childhood, Jason was an adventurer and always on the go. He was bicycling, swimming, and going on adventures with his childhood friends from a very young age. He fell in love with lacrosse and was a formidable competitor when lacrosse was new to our area.

He graduated from Lake Oswego High School and attended San Diego State University where he studied recreation management and tourism. After starting up a skateboard camp in Lake Oswego, Jason worked in different tourism ventures throughout Southeast Asia. A highlight was crewing on a boat transporting world class surfers to open ocean waves in the Indian Ocean.

Jason was incredibly outgoing, charismatic and often the life of the party. He made friends easily and enjoyed living a life of travel and adventure that many of us only think awaits us after a long career. Jason appreciated family connection and was so happy to have Linda and Ping Ping in his life.

Jason struggled with alcohol addiction and despite multiple attempts at abstinence, he eventually died as a result of complications related to his alcohol use disorder.

Jason is survived by his fiancée, Linda Muensomdee and his stepdaughter, Ping Ping; as well as his mother, Margaret Matin; brother, Jordan; and sisters, Michelle and Marlo.

A memorial service was held at Beth Israel Cemetery Tuesday, April 2. A celebration of life followed at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Donations to Project Lemonade in support of foster youth.