Jason was born in Ipoh, Malaysia, and grew up in Kuala Lumpur, where many of his lifelong friendships were established. When he was 19, he came to the United States to attend Western Michigan University, where he received his MS in Computer Science, graduating with honors. After graduation, he moved to California to begin his career. He met his wife Rachel in 2001, and they were married in 2004. The couple relocated to Austin in 2012, allowing Rachel’s family the opportunity to know and love him as much as she. Jason was a technology executive at the time of his passing. He was a beloved leader and champion of all who worked for and with him.
He loved his family and friends more than anything. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, uncle, and friend. In his youth, he was a boy scout, semi-professional skateboarder, and frontman for a rock band. Jason lived in harmony with the universe and was a man of beautiful contradictions: intense yet playful; logical yet creative; competitive yet humble. He graced many lives with his unique wisdom and humor. Jason’s respect and friendship had to be earned, but once you had it, the bond was unbreakable. His talents were endless, and whatever he set his mind to, he would master. Musician, artist, scholar, angler – there was nothing that he couldn’t do.
In addition to his loving wife, Rachel, Jason is survived by his beloved father, Dick, and companion Fiona, nephews Qaizar and Qamil, many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members in Malaysia, his sister-in-law Lisa Willis, DVM, father-in-law Ben Willis and wife Dianna, the entire “Griswold” family, his dog Zeppelin and cat Cheeto, and a large, dedicated group of friends throughout the world. He was preceded in death by his mom, Jean, and sister, Cindy.
Wise, resilient, humble, witty, compassionate, dignified. When these qualities are present in a man, others see a life well-lived. Jason’s well-lived life was cut too short, and his absence will leave a void in the hearts of all who love him. A celebration of Jason’s life is pending.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Willis Family Foundation, PO Box 162686, Austin, TX 78716. www.willisfamilyfoundation.org. WFF’s sole purpose is to work with medical communities to bring Canine Early Cancer Detection programs to every internal medicine office, hospital, and medical facility; enabling them to detect cancer in humans in its earliest stages and save lives.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wcfishlaketravis.com for the TANG family.
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