Jason Edward Bliss

Jason Edward Bliss, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025 in Great Falls, Montana from a medical condition.

Jason was born on May 29, 1972, in Great Falls, Montana, to Glenn F. Bliss and Dianna Pfluge Bliss. He was the second of four wild and wonderful boys, growing up in Great Falls where he made his mark early — first at Valley View Elementary, then North Junior High, and finally Charles M. Russell High School, class of 1990. Jason wasn’t just a student; he was a standout athlete, most at home on the basketball court with a natural talent.

Jason cherished the time spent at Seeley Lake as a kid, especially the 4th of July — a time for fireworks, laughter, and the kind of shenanigans that we all know Jason for. One year, his daring decision to light a pile of gunpowder on fire earned him and his brothers an early 4:00PM bedtime, a story that still brings smiles and shakes of the head. Jason and his brothers attended Woodstock 1999 and its been said that there is a 90% chance that he lit the match that started the fire (wink wink).

From a young age, Jason learned the value of hard work — not from books, but from experience. He grew up working at the family business, General Distributing Company, where his grandfather and father made sure he understood what it meant to earn your way and finish what you start. He wore his work ethic like a badge of honor, and it never left him.

After high school, Jason headed to Bozeman to attend Montana State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing in 1995. True to form, he didn’t just go to college — he showed up. While juggling classes and a job at General Distributing, Jason still found time for campus life. He was everywhere — organizing MSU’s Spring Clean Up Days, mentoring kids through Big Brothers Big Sisters, stepping into student leadership within the College of Business, and an active fraternity member of Sigma Nu. Jason just liked making things happen. That energy paid off his senior year, when he and his team took home the award for Best Business Plan.

After college, Jason took his big energy across the country to Maryland. He worked for a computer services company, quickly climbing the ranks as a sales and marketing leader. By the end of his time there, he was managing marketing efforts for a $125 million-per-year government contract and co-developed and patented a game for the Maryland Department of Revenue, which is still in use today, over 25 years later. It’s generated millions of dollars for the state’s social programs — a lasting testament to his ability to make a big impact.

Jason made a move into the mortgage industry, joining NewDay USA as a Sales Executive — despite having no previous experience in mortgages. He was a natural salesman, closing nearly $2 million his very first month, and kept that momentum building month after month. Jason’s natural ability to connect with people, combined with that work ethic instilled at a young age, earned him countless awards and trips for outstanding sales and customer service.

For three years, Jason consistently ranked as a top performer, and that drive was rewarded with a promotion to Vice President of Recruiting, and eventually, an invitation to become a Partner. During his time as Partner he helped guide growth and expansion — including leading the launch of a new mortgage branch in Denver, Colorado.

Eventually, Jason returned home to Montana, stepping back into the family business as General Manager of General Distributing Company in Billings. He then spent the last 11 years at Farstad Oil/Parkland USA as a Petroleum and Chemical Sales Specialist. Jason earned the coveted #1 ExxonMobil Hero Award across the entire United States — a highly competitive honor. Last year, he was ranked Number 1 for Parkland in the region and Number 14 nationwide, solidifying his reputation as a top producer and valued leader in the industry. Jason spearheaded countless fundraisers and was most passionate about the Jake Arnston My Best Day 5k Run that he founded in Great Falls.

Above everything else, Jason’s greatest accomplishment was his son, Bennett. From the moment Bennett entered his life, Jason was all in — coach, mentor, best friend, and biggest fan rolled into one. Their bond was unshakeable, built on laughter, support, and a shared love of life’s adventures. Jason didn’t just love Bennett — he lived for him. Being a father wasn’t just a role Jason played; it was the heart of who he was. Jason was more than a father: he was Bennett’s coach, mentor, best buddy, and biggest fan. He coached every sport from kindergarten through eighth grade, showed up for every skinned knee and growing pain, and never once checked out. His love was loud, present, and unwavering.

Jason spent the last three years with the love of his life, Darcy. They loved spending time with Bennett and attending all of his sporting events, traveling together, golfing, cooking and entertaining in their home. Hosting countless brunches and dinners. Darcy and Jason genuinely enjoyed each other and he adored her sense of humor.

Jason is survived by his son Bennett Jason Bliss, his girlfriend Darcy Bouchard, his mother, Dianna Bliss, his three brothers, Glenn (Juliann) Bliss, Eric Bliss, Brian Bliss and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn F. Bliss, his grandparents, Glenn E. Bliss, Elizabeth “Betty” Bliss, Waldron “Wally” T. Pfluge, Phyllis “GG” Pfluge, his uncle Charles Pfluge, his nephew Kyle Pfugle and his niece Gianna Bliss.

Jason touched this world in a way few people ever manage. To us, he was a cooking buddy, golf tourney partner, advice-giver (some good, some questionable), loyal advocate, and, when needed, a brutally honest critic. His absence leaves a hole that only someone with a personality as massive, magnetic, and wild as his could create.

Here’s to the unbuttoned-shirt-wearing, got-your-back, music-blarin’, biggest-heart-havin’ SOB we were lucky enough to call a friend — and that Bennett was even luckier to call Dad.

Rest Easy and never turn that music down.

A celebration of Jason’s life will be held at 406 Events Lawn (323 N 14th Street, Billings, MT) on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 5PM-8PM.

Donations in Jason’s honor can be made to Bennett’s scholarship fund:

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