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Willis Jansen Obituary
Lt. Col. Willis C. (Bill) Jansen, Sr., U.S.A. (Ret.) passed away on February 24, 2010. Bill was born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Quincy, Illinois, to Leo & Mary Jansen. He entered the Army in 1940, retired in 1970. A veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, he was the recipient of numerous medals and awards including the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit. His family and friends were very proud of his military service. Golf was his passion, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and other sports. He was a long time member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, and a lifetime 4th Degree Member of Council #583 Knights of Columbus in Quincy, Illinois. Emma Mae (Fasthoff), his wife of 63 years, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Mary Elizabeth Hunter (D. Michael), Janice Marie Mason (Dr. A. D.), Willis C. Jansen, Jr. (JoAnn Luker), Barbara Jean Dierker, and grandchildren Pamela Marie Duke, Stephanie Ann Hunter (Michael D. Breen), and Clint Willis Dierker. Visitation will be 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will be at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. A reception will follow at St. Pius X Catholic Church at the Family Center. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or to the St. Pius X Catholic School Guardian Angel Program. Please visit www.sunsetmemorialparkandfuneralhome.com to sign the online family guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willis Jansen
Janet Ferrell Graham
March 12, 2010
Dear Will and Barbara,
My Mom and I just learned of your Dad's passing. We were so sorry for the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours, during this difficult time. God bless.
Becky Jansen Coelho
March 9, 2010
Jansen Family
I am so sorry for your loss.
I remember my dad, Cleats, talking about how proud he was of "The soldier" in the family. I am also the genealogist of the family and this is the type of entry that saddens me. I would be so happy to have current information on your families. But know he is in a better place, probably having fun with my Dad now.
God bless.
Gary & Judy Jansen
March 8, 2010
Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you. (Gary, Judy, Marc & Brian Jansen) Manteca, CA.
Martha Johnson
March 4, 2010
Will,
Martha and I were so sorry to hear of your father passing away. I know it will be a great loss to you. He lived a long and full life from what we can see. I know you were very close to him in his last days.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon.
Martha & Bill Johnson
Bill & Martha Johnson
March 4, 2010
Dear Will & JoAnn, We are so sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there with you in person but know we're there with you in spirit. Our thought & prayers go out to you & your family. Love Always, Martha & Bill Johnson
Andra Baker
March 3, 2010
Dear Will and Jo Ann,
Please forgive my late entry here, but want to let you know you are both in my prayers during this sad time. Sending sincere wishes of comfort to you and all of your family and those close to your father. Take good care and may God's grace and comfort be with you.
Andra
Helen Lloyd
March 2, 2010
Dear Will, I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. You have my very deepest sympathy.
Delilah Trevino
March 2, 2010
Mr. Jansen and Ms. Luker,
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God's strength and peace bring you comfort.
Sylvia Castro
March 2, 2010
Dear Barb,
Miguel and I would like to offer you our deepest sympathy. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you with peace and strength during this difficult time.
Love,
Sylvia and Miguel Castro
Hilda Tovar
March 2, 2010
Mr. Jansen,
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Matthew 5:4
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hilda Tovar (San Antonio, Texas)
Oralia Lara
March 2, 2010
Will and Ms. Luker,
With deepest sympathy
During these difficult days, I will be thinking of you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Lydia Perez
March 2, 2010
Mr. Jansen and Ms. Luker,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. My sympathies to you and your family.
Reiko and Lorena Donnellan
March 2, 2010
We send our prayers and love to you and your family at this difficult time.
March 2, 2010
It is with great sadness that I read of Mr. Jansen's death. It was always a pleasure to take care of him at the VA dental clinic. He was a wonderful man. My condolences to his family.
Alisa Phoenix Katzenbach, Germany
John Vela
March 2, 2010
Will,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know you will miss him dearly. May God bless you and your family in this time of need.
Debbie (Rice) Thomas
March 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Col. Jansen influenced so many people through his kindness and dedication to the service of our country. My father (Alvin Rice) had such a great respect for him.
March 1, 2010
Will,
I'm so very sorry that your father is gone. I know how devoted you have been to him and his care over the past years. You have been beside him at every step and no one could have asked for more love and concern than what you shared with him. Please give my condolences to your sisters. I know that Barb and Clint must be particularly hurting now, too. I will keep you all in my prayers. Becky Shiveler (Tallahassee, FL)
Susan Rice Drake
March 1, 2010
Col. Jansen was a wonderful man, my dad, Alvin Rice, respected him greatly. My prayers are with you.
Paul & Terri Hiaumet
March 1, 2010
Will, Terri and I send our condolences to you and your family. We are sorryfor your loss, but will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
--Paul & Terri Hiaumet, Leander, TX
martha ramirez
February 28, 2010
Mary and family our deepest sympathy are with all of you. Hold on to memories it helps with time. Your in our prayers.
Martha and Yvette Ramirez
Bill and Jose A.Ramirez(Tony) worked together and was greatly loved by Tony.
Mary Valdez
February 28, 2010
Will,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of mourning. God Bless you and your family.
Marty Allsup
February 28, 2010
Dear Mary, Will, Jan and Barbara...
We will be thinking of and praying for your family...Your Dad was one of a kind...I know that you will miss him....but you always have him in your memories...he lived a full and loving life....I enjoyed seeing the pictures....especially the one with Grandma Jansen, with your Dad, Uncle Bud and Uncle Leo...also the first one with the four siblings....
Your cousin
Martha & Bob Allsup,
Lester & Vickie Hallman
February 28, 2010
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
February 28, 2010
Mary, My condolences go out to you and your family. I loved the pictures. They really expressed HOW MUCH your dad ENJOYED LIFE!! He must have really loved his dogs--even a dog on the bed in that one picture. I especially liked the picture of your mom and dad in the boat on the lake. Although I didn't know him, I felt as if I did. He radiated joy and love in every photo. He will be missed. Kathleen Kuchar, Hays, Kansas
Forest Myers
February 28, 2010
Willis and Family-My sincere condolences-Your Dad was a true soldier-He shall be missed-Love, Skip
T Hallman
February 27, 2010
Will. Sory to hear about your Dad.He had a long and fruitful life.May the memories of the good times always be with you.My prayers are with you and Jo. Tommy.
February 27, 2010
Mary and Will, Larry and I, Rob, Claire and JP send you and your families our sympathy and our prayers. Larry and I remember your dad fondly. Linda Felder, Aransas Pass, Texas
Caryl Hudson
February 27, 2010
Will,
I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. After viewing the pictures, I understand why you thought so much of your dad. My prayers are with you. May the Lord bless and keep you.
Caryl Hudson
Dan Smith
February 27, 2010
Dear Mary,
My sympathies to you and family! Uncle Bill has always been one of my favorite , fondest memories recalled from many years ago .. Thank you for the update and the pictures . Cousin Dan Smith
Jan Watson
February 27, 2010
Mary, nobody wishes to go through this, but through this we all have to go at some time.
I never met your dad, but I can see on his face that he was a very kind man.
Your memories of your great relationship will bring tears, laughter, sadness, and a warm fuzzy in your heart.
To lose someone and hurt means you have loved.
God bless you, and all your family.
Jan.
Lynn Lee
February 26, 2010
Mary,
Joan and I send our condolences to you, Michael and the rest of your family on this great loss. Our prayers are with you.
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