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Jan DAMGAARD Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce that Jan Damgaard passed away on December 4, 2012.
Jan was born in Denmark on November 23, 1953 and immigrated to the Edmonton area with his parents Kristian and Ebba in 1957. Jan attended the University of Alberta, where he graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. For over thirty years Jan was employed by the Canada Revenue Agency, most recently as a Senior Auditor. Jan was married to Katherine Cottee in 1987. Jan enjoyed the outdoors, and loved hiking, biking and winter walks with his dogs Kai and Plato.
His love for the outdoors also carried over into his volunteer activities with Hostelling Edmonton, the Dania Danish Society, the Edmonton Cycle Club and the Birkenbiner race. Jan will be sadly missed by his wife Katherine Cottee and her family, mother Ebba Damgaard, his sister Kathrine Erickson and her husband Dennis, as well as his three nieces Krista, Kaitlyn and Karlie all from Maple Ridge, BC. He was predeceased by his father Kristian Damgaard in 2002. At Jan's request, there will be no service.
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Peter Gwinner
July 25, 2013
Jan's presence at the Birkebeiner was missed this year. One of the anecdotes about him was how he always volunteered at a refreshment stop for the skiers. On a cold day during the 55 km event, a group of volunteers at one refreshment stop were complaining about the cold when all of a sudden Jan's loud and long laugh was heard coming from another close by refreshment stop. It made everyone laugh and forget about the cold. I miss Jan's trips to our Appeals office and his always timely advise - but most of all I miss his magnificent personality.
Terry Harris
May 23, 2013
I recently read of Jan's passing and remembered him fondly from our time as students at the University of Alberta, School of Business.
Though our paths did not cross in recent years, the smile and laugh of that big strappin' lad came to mind immediately.
I will remember a kind and joyful soul.
Claire and David
December 27, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of Jan's passing. Some of our memories of Jan include: His big laugh, his difficulty in finding ski boots that fit, learning to mountain bike and how to fall off a bike, and his stories of outdoor adventures. We shared some wonderful times and will remember him fondly.
Sincere and heartfeld condolences to Jan's loved ones.
Joyce Spicer
December 23, 2012
I remember Jan on a hike in the mountains with the hiking group NARRTS, the Non-Association of Ramblers and Rhinocerous Trackers. The 11 or so of us got lost for much of the day. It was an adventure.
He was very good company.
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Wendy Stasiuk
December 22, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. I was deeply saddened to hear of Jan's passing. I had known him through work for several years as a good friend. I hope he has found peace now.
December 22, 2012
I will always remember Jan, especially as a child and young man, coming to our acreage and helping cutting trees down etc. Always helpful and a surprise in his pocket.
Birgith Hedegaard
Karen Ellenberger
December 22, 2012
My sincere condolences go out to you. I worked with Jan in Appeals at Canada Revenue Agency. I remember Jan's huge laugh and his great ability to tell wonderful stories, especially about visits to the Netherlands etc. I pray that cherished memories of your time together keep him close in your hearts. With deepest sympathies.
Mehr Keshwani
December 21, 2012
I remember Jan as a wonderful person with a kind heart. We were on the same team for a long time in Appeals. He always had a laugh for something most times. Jan will be missed. Condolences to the family, and may Jan's soul rest in eternal peace. Amen
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