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1920
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2015
Jay Janssen Obituary
Jay was born on May 22, 1920 in Zeeland to Johannes and Lena Berghorst Janssen. He owned and operated Janssen Farms and was active in the poultry industry. Jay was a longtime member of Second Reformed Church. He was a former President of the Zeeland Public School Board of Education.
Jay was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Hazel M. (Kaslander) in 1993; his parents, Johannes and Lena; 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
He is survived by his children, John and Sally Janssen, Micki Janssen, Jim and Mary Janssen, Charley and LeaAnne Janssen and Dave and Barb Janssen; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brother, B. Virgil Janssen.
The family expresses deep appreciation and gratitude for the incredible care, love and support of all of the caregivers at Resthaven Home Care and Boersma Cottage of Resthaven. Thank you Resthaven Care Community.
Visitation will be 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Second Reformed Church, 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2015 also at the church. The Reverends Karsten Voskuil and Diane Wyngarden Mugg will officiate. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven Care Community. www.yntemafh.com
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Marianne Bouwens
November 11, 2015
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Your day was a great man!
Rich and Linda Crawford
November 12, 2015
Micki So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thought and prayers are with you and your whole
family.
Rich and Linda Crawford
Kit&Sandy Karsten
November 15, 2015
What a beautiful tribute to a fine man! He left a great legacy! You could see in the photos the love and pride he had for his family. What wonderful memories! Thinking of you!
Char VanBeek
November 12, 2015
Dear Janssen Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
In His Peace,
Char
Tom DeWitt
November 13, 2015
Dear Janssen Family,
So sorry for your loss. Jay was a great man. I am glad to have known him. He was a true giant of the poultry industry in Zeeland. My father, Jack DeWitt was blessed to have known him over the years. Jack always enjoyed Jay Janssen. May God Bless You all.
Donna Ritsema
November 12, 2015
To the Janssen family. You have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you at this time.
Linda Rottschafer
November 15, 2015
My Sympathy to you all, especially to John and Sally.You will have great memories to cherish. Pete and I would see your Dad years ago when we went out for dinner, always enjoyed chatting with him, his smile was super. Love, Linda Rottschafer
Laura Midgett
November 12, 2015
Barb and Dave I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your dad, but to have raised such a great son, I'm sure he was special! All my love to you and your family.
Laura
tom & jennifer dekker
November 12, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your dad! Heaven is receiving a wonderful man!
November 11, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, will miss seeing him at the "cottage" and his wave's to me.
Mary Wiley
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