Jason Shay Yanko

Jason was born on May 19, 1975 in St. Louis, MO. He was the first born to Roger and Stephanie Yanko. His little sister, Krisha, was born 10 years later.

Jason graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Huntsville.

On November 16, 2006, Jason met the love of his life, Michelle Gray. Jason and Michelle were immediately drawn to one another’s genuine character, loving nature, and laughter. They were married on June 28, 2009 aboard a cruise ship where their adventurous journey together was secured. It was a joyful, unforgettable celebration.

Jason is survived by his wife Michelle and their three children, Joesph (12), Callie (11), and Austin (10). Adopting their three children in October of 2014 is one of their life’s greatest God-given joys. Jason is further survived by his mom and dad, Roger and Stephanie Yanko and his sister, Krisha Yanko.

Jason was full of life. He is remembered by some of his most recent quotes. “You are beautiful because of you,” Jason recently told his wife, Michelle. “I want my family to be with me,” he said about Michelle and the kids before their recent move to Texas. “Get with the program,” Jason would say in his humorous way that always made his children laugh. “I will help you,” said to his mom and sister on countless occasions. Finally, “I love you”— Jason assured his family every day. He was a generous, strong, hardworking, loving, and selfless man. He loved being with his family, grilling-out, Auburn Football, and the beach. Jason will be remembered with overwhelming gratitude and he leaves a legacy of generosity, protection, and abundant love for his family, friends, and coworkers.

Funeral services for Jason will be held at Kingwood Funeral Home in Kingwood, TX. Jason's visitation is scheduled for Sunday June 28,2015 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. A second visitation is scheduled on Monday June 29, 2015 at 9:00 am. A prayer service will follow at 11:00 am.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for our husband, son, brother and friend. You used his life to pour out your love. Thank you for being our Comforter, our Provider, our Helper, our Friend, and our Father.

Isaiah 55:8-9

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

We trust in the One who holds the Heavens, and the earth, and all He created in his hands.

A Memorial Fund for Michelle and the children has been established and memorial gifts can be made at http://www.gofundme.com/Val-Fit

Accommodations near Kingwood Funeral Home are below:

Homewood Suites – Inquire about bereavement rate (suite – breakfast/dinner included)

23320 Hwy 59 North

Kingwood, TX 77339

1-281-358-5566

Comfort Suites – Inquire about special rate for Kingwood Funeral Home

22223 Highway 59 North

Humble, TX 77339

1-281-359-4448

La Quinta

22790 Hwy 59 North

Kingwood, TX 77339

1-281-359-6611

Courtyard by Marriott

130 Northpark Plaza Drive

Kingwood, TX 77339

1-281-973-1790