Jaden Michael Sawangsangsai

Jaden entered this world on November 6, 2004, in Fairbanks, Alaska. In 2010, he and his family transplanted to Silverdale, Washington, which became their forever home and community.

As a toddler Jaden’s family quickly realized his bright analytical and insightful intelligence. As a child, he often put puzzles together picture-side/upside down to everyone’s amusement and amazement! He would also gift family and friends with his many intricate origami constructions. He excelled in math and robotics; and of course, he was a video game and computer whiz. His parents and grandparents were his biggest cheerleaders and supporters of his many gifts and talents.

Jaden enjoyed camping with his family and he was especially fond of fishing and crabbing with his grandfather (aka, Papa). He also enjoyed hanging out with close friends and playing with his dogs, Juneau and Jimi Choo. But above all, he loved and adored his big sister, Jasmine and they shared a very close bond. Likewise, Jaden was admired by his younger cousins and to them he was the most fun and best indoor fort-builder/sleepover buddy! He was a sweet, silly, and quirky boy who grew into a quietly introspective and empathetic young man. Though mostly quiet, he was never shy to express ideas and opinions in areas that mattered to him.

Jaden is wholly loved and missed by his surviving family members—his parents, Michael and Erin; his older sister, Jasmine; his grandparents: Paul, Kannika, Steve, and Teresa; his uncles and aunts: Jason, Judy, Joey, Christine, and Stevie; and his cousins: Cheyenne, Ashley, Stephanie, Sophia, Chloe, and Oliver.

Jaden’s family also wish to include their immense gratitude to their close friends and Silverdale community for their love, support, and encouragement during such a difficult time; especially to Ray, Tina, Marisa, and Tennille. Thank you from the bottom of our heart.

In Lieu of flowers the family has asked considering a donation to the Kitsap Youth Mental Health Services at https://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/about-us/give-help/