Jason Carman

Jason T. Carman, age 49, of Sharon Springs, KS passed away Sept. 28, 2021 surrounded by his family after a brave three-year battle with cancer.

Jason was born on Jan. 28, 1972 in Jefferson City, MO, the son of Gary and Sandra (Crigler) Carman. Growing up in Onaga, KS graduating from Onaga High School in 1991. He continued his education at Pratt Community College graduating from the Electrical Power Technology program. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad as a Signal Maintainer for over 28 years and was a union member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman.

On July 29, 2000 he married Cassie (Herbers) Carman in Manhattan, KS at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. To this union three daughters were born, Jessie, Mary and Kit. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Church in Goodland, KS.

Jason enjoyed all things outdoors; hunting, fishing, camping and golfing were among his favorites. He shared these passions with his daughters and many friends.

Jason is survived by his wife Cassie; daughters Jessie Ann, Mary Sophia and Kit C.J; his parents, Gary and Sandra Carman; brothers, Bradley Carman (Dana), Silver Lake KS and Robert Carman (Abbie Stierly), Basehor KS; mother and father in-law, Don and Mona Herbers, Leoti KS; brother in-law Jess Herbers (Leah), Lynchburg VA; sister in-law Cori Wegner married to Jason’s life-long friend Robert Wegner and brother in law Jay Herbers, (Karie) Ellensburg WA. He loved spending time with his many nephews; Jacob Wegner, Calvin Carman, Reid Herbers and Hixon Herbers and nieces, Madison Wegner (her fiancé Connor Schumacher), Chaney Carman, Aubrey Herbers, Curtis Ann Herbers, Grace, Addison and Lila Jennings.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Jason Carman Memorial for future designation by his family and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com