J ason A. Harland, 39, of Cando, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home in Cando. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home in Cando with Rev. Bonnie Weaver officiating. A visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday for one hour prior to the service. Masks are required at the visitation and service.

The burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Egeland, ND at a later date.

Due to Covid-19, the following CDC recommendations are highly encouraged: social distancing, hand cleansing and sanitization, and wearing masks. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.

Jason A. Harland was born November 19, 1980 in Cando to Terry & Rebecca (Johnson) Harland. Jason grew up and attended school in Cando. Jason enlisted into the US Army at the age of 18 and returned to Cando after being honorably discharged. Jason was united in marriage to LaRana Pombo on January 14, 2012. He received his GED and the couple moved to Fargo in 2013 where he was employed at a local manufacturing plant. LaRana passed away on October 7, 2015.

Jason returned to Cando and ill-health forced him to stay home and he was unable to work. He loved spending time with his two children, Kadence and Karson. Jason liked being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traveling.

Jason is survived by his children, Karson and Kadence Harland; his father, Terry Harland; his mother, Rebecca; brothers, Patrick Harland and Rico Harland; niece, Autumn; and nephew, Garret. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaRana and his grandparents.