JASON WARREN TESTER

Jason Warren Tester, age 36, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at his home.Born August 13, 1974 in Columbia City, IN he was the son of Randy Dow and Deborah Sue (Bender) Tester.

He lived in Allen and Whitley Counties graduating from Homestead High School with the Class of 1994.An avid cook, he worked at several local restaurants and he loved to hunt and fish in his spare time.

Survivors include his father, Randy Dow (Sara) Tester of Fort Wayne; brother, Jeremy D. Tester, sister, Jessica Y. Tester, step-brother, Brad M. Pfeiffer and step-sister, Tisha E. (Scott) Richmond all of Columbia City; several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Sue Tester and grandparents, William and Yvonne Tester, Richard and Winnie Mallott.

Visitation is Friday, March 11, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.Memorial gifts may be given in memory of Jason to Anthony Wayne Services.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.