Roger Jansson

Roger Jansson, 75

Roger Carl Jansson, long-time Dalton Gardens resident, passed away on November 13th, 2023 from complications following a car accident.

Roger was born in Helena, Montana to John Robert (Bob) and Lois Jansson on September 18, 1948. His early life was spent on U.S. Forest Service Ranger District in Helena Montana, Priest Lake, Idaho and Newport Washington. The family moved to Dalton Gardens in 1960. Roger graduated from Coeur d' Alene High School in 1966. He attended North Idaho College and the University of Idaho, recieving a Bachelor of science degree in Forest management in 1972.

Right after graduation from high school, Roger became a seasonal firefighter with the Idaho State Forestry, (now Idaho department of Lands). This was the beginning of a 44 year career in forestry and fire management with IDL and formed many strong friendships with the dedicated employees of the agency.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ruth Cain, and his brother Paul Jansson. Roger is survived by his nephew, Rob Jansson, and his nieces Susan Calhoun, Tami Hees, Pamela Blackwell and Susan Westbrook. he is also survived by 9 great nieces and nephews. With no children of his own, Roger took special pleasure in being an uncle and spending many thanksgivings with his sister's family in Missoula and Christmas' with his brothers family in Boise.

Roger had a special friendship with Carol LaRue and her family. he found a lot of pleasure and fulfillment in being "Uncle Roger" (or Grandpa) to Carol's grandchildren, Frances LaRue and Titan Morlan. Roger was proud to be "Grandpa" to Frances' children, Isaac and Isabella.

A memorial service will be held at the English Funeral Chapel at 1700 N. spokane st. in Post Falls Idaho. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and burial at 1 p.m. at 7315 N. Government Way, Coeur dAlene,ID