Jan Jansma
Aug 2, 1946 - Mar 4, 2010August 2, 1946 - March 4, 2010
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Jan Jansma
Aug 2, 1946 - Mar 4, 2010August 2, 1946 - March 4, 2010
Place of birth
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Immigration
Came to Canada at the age of seven on the steamship, Waterman, landing at Pier 21
Childhood
Grew up in Hubbards, enjoyed playing hockey as a goaltender
Career
Worked for Simpson-Sears, studied Biochemistry at St. Mary's University, had a management career with Sears, worked in sales for various companies in office supplies, ambulances, and durable health care equipment
Community involvement
Active in his community and church while his children were growing up
Family
Survived by his wife, Lynn, and children, Heather and Steven, as well as his sister, Geraldine (George) Zwaagstra. Had six sisters and six brothers-in-law through marriage
Parents
Predeceased by his parents, Ebeltje (Van der Laan) and Freerk Jansma
Relatives
Has many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Canada, Netherlands, and Australia
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Born on August 2, 1946
Amsterdam, Netherlands