Obituaries

My name is Jason “Birdman” Edward Gould, and I was born on January 26, 1978, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Kenneth and Barbara (Carins) Mongene. I died at the age of 47 on May 12, 2025.

Shortly after I was born, my mom met Ron Menard who became my dad from then on. I grew up between Sault Ste. Marie and Hessel, Michigan. I ended up with four half-brothers, Todd, Pete, Kenny, Dwayne; and two half-sisters, Crystal and Heather.

In 1996, I met the love of my life, April Huffman. We were married on April 6, 2005, and so began the adventures. We raised two children, Tucker James Gould and Barbara Lynn Ann Gould. We worked, fished, camped, traveled, and worked on vehicles together. We did everything together. I’m going to miss that. People always said that I didn’t say much, but I had a big presence. I hope you feel that presence for all of your days.

I’ve enjoyed CB Radio’s, traveling, and seeing the sights. We have been everywhere! New York, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Las Vegas. We even saw the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. Our kids gave us two grandkids, Jackson Gould-Pine and Natalie Ann Maahs.

I am survived by my wife of twenty years, April Gould; son, Tucker; daughter, Barbara; grandson, Jackson; granddaughter, Natalie; brothers; sisters; nieces; nephews; and brothers and sisters-in-law.

I was preceded in death by my parents, Kenneth and Barbara.

I lived and loved and cherished you all, but I’ve got to get going, the fishing is great here! Until we meet again. Baamaapii.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 28, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle Chi Mukwa, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.