Jason Peacock, age 50, of Bison, SD, passed away on Sunday evening, December 15, 2024 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND.
Funeral services for Jason will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bison, SD, with Lynn Hall officiating.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family present and time of sharing memories from 5 to 7 p.m. all on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bison.
Jason Edward Peacock was born July 29, 1974 in Gettysburg, SD. His parents, Russell and
Becky (Wright) Peacock moved to Bison, SD early on in his life. Jason and his buddies grew up
enjoying everything God intended for one to enjoy outdoors on the prairie: hunting, fishing,
shooting, ranching and playing sports. He was a hard worker and spent many of his early years
helping out on the Besler Ranch. Despite his affliction, he even held the record for the longest
punt in school history at Bison High School, from which he graduated in 1992. He continued his
education at Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD, earning degrees in the fields of
Electronics and Powerline.
Jason met the love of his life, Wendy Van Donselaar while attending school in Mitchell. They
were married August 14, 1999 and their family included his bonus sons Branden and Benjamen
Riewe, and Brett Peacock in addition to several beloved pets. Jason possessed an innate talent in
finding the best fishing hole, the best place for a deer stand, or the correct ditch to flush pheasant.
You could find him tinkering with a boat engine, barbecuing on his Big Green Egg, or puttering
around in his garage while listening to some really good tunes and drinking a beer with friendsmost
of whom he considered extended family; he was truly at home outside doing the things he
loved. He instilled this passion into his family and all of them still carry these lessons today.
Jason LOVED music, listening to a wide array of music from 80s country and 80s Rock/Hair
Metal to the likes of Rammstein, Ghost and Metallica. He was an out of the closet pirate; he
enjoyed traveling, an occasional cigar, sharing Peppermint Rumchata while ice fishing, anything
to do with whiskey or spiced rum, and he could always squeeze the most fun out of every
endeavor. His personality and servant spirit made it easy for him to enjoy the most out of the
places and people he visited.
Jason’s career kept him predominantly in the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota locales, but also
afforded him opportunities to travel the entire country. He especially enjoyed the places where he
could find a place to fish–catching anything from ocean fish to steelhead trout. He worked many
years as a lineman for the Charles Mix Cooperative and East River Electric Cooperative;
transitioning to being an electrician, working several years for both Muth Electric and
Thermobond Buildings. When the boys left the nest, he yearned for the wide open spaces of his
youth. The Peacocks returned to Bison and he found employment with Grand Electric
Cooperative. His skill, experience, and can-do attitude made him a valuable member of the team.
Those who knew Jason, knew he rarely said no to someone in need of assistance. He promptly
responded to service calls in bad weather, during holidays, and always found a way to say yes.
He felt this level of service was his duty to his community, solving stubborn problems, and
always gave more of himself than he asked for in return. Jason’s friends and family knew him to
be a grounded, good man.
Jason had a true connection and love for dogs; he was one of those people that reserved a special
place for man’s best friend. Evidence can be seen on his cell phone. He has pictures of himself
with dogs from almost every service call. He was a long suffering Minnesota Vikings fan;
creating some interesting discourse when they played the Packers. If you know, you know. He
was most comfortable in shorts, a concert t-shirt or one from the latest local brewery he had
visited and flip flops.
Jason truly left a legacy to be emulated. The impact of his loss will be felt by so many. Those left
behind include his wife of 30 years Wendy, sons Branden (Leslie) Riewe, Valentine, NE,
Benjamen Riewe, Las Vegas, NV, Brett Peacock, Bison, SD; his mother, Becky Peacock, Bison,
SD, brother Mike Peacock, Pringle, SD; three grandchildren, Traven and Taylie Fletcher, and
James Newsome; mother-in-law Christine Van Donselaar; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marty
(Carolyn) Hogan (fellow pirates); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Peacock; sister Tracy Peacock; father-in-law James
Van Donselaar; maternal and paternal grandparents and various fur children throughout the
years.
