Jason Patrick Settlemoir, 37, of Aurora, CO passed away in his home on January 4th. He was the son of Curtis H Settlemoir and Shalyn Parker Settlemoir. He is survived by his parents, an older brother Curtis Settlemoir and his wife Kelly, younger sister Mariah Settlemoir, and nephews Caden, Cole, and Kieran Settlemoir. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Curtis and Erma Settlemoir and Roy and Yulanda Parker. He was also preceded in death by two cousins Emily Parker Webb and Ann Parker Summers.Jason graduated from Benton Consolidated High School in 1996. He attended Illinois State University receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. He continued his education at the University of New Mexico where he received his Master’s Degree in Music Performance.Jason was a very talented musician and enjoyed playing his trombone. He is remembered by college peers and professors as being a leader who could always be counted on to make you smile and feel special. He was lovingly referred to as “Papa Bear” by his fellow band members. He had a quick wit along with a great sense of humor, and enjoyed making others laugh as much as he liked to laugh.Jason was an animal lover who donated to the ASPCA regularly. If you choose, the family is requesting donations be made in his memory to the ASPCA or your local animal shelters.He touched so many lives in his short time with us and was the kind of man you were proud to know. Papa Bear will be remembered as a legend. Keep the music playing.