Robert (Bob/Pepa) Jansma, 62, died peacefully after a 6-month battle with cancer on June 11, 2014. He leaves behind his childhood best friend/sweetheart Lynda M Nielsen; his sons Kenneth Jansma and Robert Haslund Nielsen; his greatest joys his granddaughters Kaytlyn and Jordyn Jansma, Calli and Kendall Mae Nielsen and adopted granddaughter Bostyn Wright; as well as his sisters Shirl Walters and husband Jim (deceased), Mary Wachowski and husband Bill, Lin Sandi-Stewart and husband Don; and brothers Lee, Bill and Jim Jansma. He was preceded in death by his parents Norma Clara and William Louis Jansma. Bob worked for the City of Loveland for 34 years as a Parks Irrigation Specialist. He took great pride in knowing all the parks and water systems that kept things green for all of Loveland to enjoy. For 30 years he helped with the set up of Sculpture in the Park. Bob was a volunteer for many nonprofits such as The Women's Resource Center, The Secret Santa Program, Health Care Access Coalition, United Way and Alternatives to Violence. He hauled clean up, moved furniture, helped with construction/maintenance repairs, and delivered Christmas gifts to low income families in snowstorms right before the holidays. He also served as President of Longs Peak Credit Union (now Elevations). Bob enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, maintaining his koi pond and countless hours of searching for arrowheads. He looked forward to his annual camping trips with his brother Lee and many wonderful fond memories of camping all over Colorado and Wyoming with family and friends. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews and friends all who will miss him greatly. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014, 3:20pm at the Benson Park Pavilion. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Pepa Jansma Educational Fund for his granddaughter's education or to Alternatives for Violence Future Safe house. Condolences and Bob stories/memories can be shared at www.viegutfuneralhome.com
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I was very bless to have known Boob. RIP
Donna Littell
June 21, 2014
I was so very blessed to have Bob as a "brother" growing up. Thank you so much Lee, for being there for Bob when he needed you most. My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family.
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Doris Olen Moldenhauer
June 20, 2014
I was so sad to hear about Bob. I will always remember him for his good nature and big heart. He was not only a very close friend to me but he was also my "adopted" brother.
Even after we grew up and he moved to Colorado I always had a special place in my heart for Bob.
I will miss him, but I will never forget him!
The memories will always be with us.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the family.
John & Ellen Haduch
June 19, 2014
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a very kind, caring, and fun loving individual. I have many fond childhood memories of spending quality time with Bob and Lee. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Dave Olen
June 19, 2014
My condolences to the friends and family of Bob. I did not personally know Bob but his brother Lee would tell me the stories of their arrowhead hunts.
May God Bless his family and friends at this difficult time.
Bill Zientara
June 19, 2014
Joel & Angie Snyder
June 19, 2014
Loosing a loved one is never easy, especially when it was someone as fun and loving as Bob was. He always greeted me with a smile and a hug. We all were blessed to have had him as part of our lives. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to your family.
Misty Paine
June 19, 2014
We will miss our Boob very very much. He always took care of us at work and made sure the water was always on!
With love,
The 'Hort Crew': Jill, Lauren, Bonnie and Nancy
Nancy Schmachtenberger
June 19, 2014
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