Jason Roger Wicklund passed away on 19 February 2005 during an automobile accident in Portland, Oregon. He was 25. Autopsy determined that Jason actually died of a heart attack caused by blockage which led to the accident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Association or the HIV Alliance, both at the University of Oregon, or the American Heart Association.

The picture below shows Dr. John Lysaker (at the podium to the left) preparing to award diploma (held by Dr. Mark Johnson, standing to the right) to Jason Wicklund (center) at Commencement 2004.