Jason Wayne Scheuplein

Jason was so much more than just a great man. He was a great partner, son, brother, dad, uncle, grandpa, and friend. No euphemistic description will ever capture all that he was in this world. Larger than life, funniest guy in the room, the ultimate good guy, Jason was all of that but yet so much more.

He was born December 12, 1975 in Carmichael, California to Vernon Sr. and Merl, the youngest brother of Vernon Jr. and Adrienne. Growing up he was a typical kid from a typical hood, goofing around or riding his skateboard from Citrus Heights to Roseville. He loved fishing, camping, summertime barbecues, and his mom’s vanilla coconut birthday cakes. The guy they called Shoop, he played football for many years, eventually playing at San Juan High School, before graduating in 1994.

For more than 20 years, Jason had a successful career as a skilled journeyman and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 340. In his many years on jobsites all over Northern California, he not only kept crews entertained, but he made many lifelong friends. He took great pride in his work and in opportunities to mentor those coming up in the trade. While he worked different job sites from office buildings to storefronts, his favorite projects were the Chase Center (home to the Golden State Warriors) and the new Terminal B at the Sacramento Airport.

Without a doubt, Jason was always the funniest guy in the room. From his inaugural Rack City parody music video to his well-curated TikTok channel and his infamous memes marking the passing of many a celebrity, he met this world with an unapologetic sense of humor, making people laugh every single day. His talent was unparalleled and endless. He had an innate ability to bring a well-timed punchline in both good and bad situations, his irreverent delivery was not once “too soon.” For his fans in real life and online, he was the personification of LOL.

Jason’s playful nature and fun-loving demeanor made him a best friend to those young and old. Affectionately known as Uncle Boris and Big Bear, he particularly loved being silly with the tiny humans in life. Whether flexing his mad go kart skills or getting down at many an MC Hammer dance party, Jason was a kid at heart. He was always down for a good time, including any opportunities where he could perfect his impeccable karaoke renditions of Tenacious D.

Jason was a fierce voice for human and social justice issues and doing the right thing even when it meant having uncomfortable conversations. Never one to make America great again, he was an outspoken liberal and unabashed activist, never crossing the picket line or shying away from what needed to be said. He marched in solidarity, held the line, and never backed down from a good debate with friends, family, or internet trolls. #bobdobolinaforpres

Incredibly generous, Jason wholeheartedly and genuinely took care of those around him, whether he knew them or not. He firmly believed in the power of random acts of kindness (RAKs) and found great joy in paying it forward whether anyone knew about it or not. He always showed up with exactly what was needed to make the day better; a laugh, a hug, a meal, or a meme. Jason was the kind of guy that would give you the Bill Murray shirt right off his back and never, ever ask for anything in return.

While he was many things to many people, Jason’s most important role was that of partner to Jenn, someone who loved him despite his love for Will Ferrell. Though some might have wondered how she put up with him all these years, the reality was they brought perfect balance to one another. Their life together was a complimentary mix of raucous and reason with no shortage of love and laughter. They found in one another an authentic partnership, building a life together with their fur babies Reilly, Delaney, and Winston.

Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Merl, and father-in-law, Don. He leaves behind a wolfpack of friends and loved ones, stunned by a loss that really was too soon. He is survived by his partner, Jenn Holman and their sweet fur baby, Winston; father, Vernon Scheuplein Sr. (Ann McKeel) of Citrus Heights, California; sister, Adrienne Terry (Scott) of Lady Lake, Florida; brother, Vernon Scheuplein Jr. (Patty) of Rocklin, California; step-daughter, Christina Freitas (Keala) of Georgetown, Texas; nieces Ashley Schwarz and Kylie Terry of Florida; mother-in-law, Allane Holman of Santa Fe, New Mexico; brother-in-law, Tim Holman (Deborah Mhoon) of Santa Fe, New Mexico; as well as extended family, chosen family, countless friends, and a few acquaintances.

Rest peacefully Bob Dobolina, we hardly knew ye.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you keep Jason’s spirit of generosity and activism alive and practice random acts of kindness whenever you can, or make a donation to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, or your local Black Lives Matter chapter. In honor of the man, the myth, and the legend known as Shoop, never miss an opportunity to pay it forward.

Following his wishes, there will not be a formal service, though a gathering of remembrance will be held at a later time.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LambertFuneral.com for the SCHEUPLEIN family.