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Jason Franek

March 27, 1975 — December 21, 2022

Jason Stephen Franek passed away peacefully in hospice on December 21, 2022, in Aurora, Colorado.

Born on March 27, 1975, in Denver, Colorado, Jason left this earth too soon. He was the son of Stephen and Judith Franek, whom he lived with at Heather Gardens in Aurora, Colorado. Jason is survived by his father Stephan Franek and his brother Gregory Franek, who resides in Dallas, Texas with his two sons, Noah and Eliot. He is preceded by his mother Judith, who passed away a few weeks earlier on November 19, 2022.

Jason grew up in Denver, Colorado and graduated from George Washington High School in Denver in 1993. Jason was diagnosed at an early age with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a rare hereditary disorder which weakens the peripheral nerves and muscles. As a result of CMT, Jason underwent several surgeries through childhood and adolescence, and it greatly impacted his balance and ability to walk.

Despite this difficulty, Jason didn’t let it stop him from pursuing the sports and hobbies he was passionate about. He played youth soccer, enjoyed biking and skateboarding, and loved to snowboard. These activities were a testament to his perseverance when faced with the challenge of CMT. But it was also just part of his larger story, an open defiance against the limitations placed on him by a physical disability.  Jason wanted to enjoy life as much as possible, a quality which enabled him to form many friendships throughout his life.

Jason was kind, caring, giving and unquestionably loyal to his friends and family. He loved music and culture, was passionate about cheering for the Broncos, Rockies and Avalanche, and he was always willing to share a laugh with a friend.

A memorial Service for both Jason and his mother Judith will be held on April 29, 2023 at 11:00AM, at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80220. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the CMT Research Foundation: https://cmtrf.org/donate/

A Reception will follow the services at the church.

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church (Dahlia Street, Denver, Dahlia St, CO)

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