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1938
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2024
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Harvey Jansma Obituary
Born in Oak Harbor, Washington on May 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Mynard (Mike) Jansma and Dena (Roodzant) Jansma.
Harvey was a lifelong resident of Island County and was a graduate of Oak Harbor High School, Class of 1957. After graduating Harvey pursued a career in law enforcement and worked for the Island County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff.
After a medical retirement from ICSO Harvey worked in the landscaping field on Camano Island as well as the Snohomish County Public Utilities District.
Harvey spent many happy years with his wife Gladys traveling through the Washington countryside on their many drives. Harvey also had a passion for woodworking and enjoyed giving his many woodworking creations to family and friends.
His family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Brookdale Senior Living Center for their care and compassion during Harvey's time in their care.
In addition to his wife Gladys, Harvey leaves his sons Brian and Randy Jansma, daughter-in-laws, Manuela and Jessica Jansma; four grandchildren, Ashley Davis, Lindsey Jansma, Kimber Jansma and Justin Jansma, and two great grandchildren; Xander Richards and Maverick Lewis; also several nieces and nephews. Harvey was preceded in death by his father Mynard, mother Dena and three sisters: Evalyn Norman, Joan Jenkins & Mary Ellen Jansma.
Relatives and friends are invited to Harvey's Celebration of Life on Wednesday 22 May 2024, 1:00 PM at the Camano Chapel (867 S West Camano Dr, Camano Island, WA 98282). In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to: Peace Haven Ministries, (480 Stirling Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282) or: peace-haven.org/donate
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Tracy Crossman
July 16, 2024
Every year at Christmas Harvey would make these great wooden gifts for me, I had to close my salon and there for I was no longer able to Gladys's hair so then these wonderful gifts also came to a halt. I so miss seeing Gladys. I had just seen the info about Harvey, Gladys I am deeply sorry for your loss. And every year to this day when I decorate I think of you and Harvey.
Tom and Ingrid Smith
May 19, 2024
We were sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. We have many fond memories of our young families together on Whidbey Island. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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