Reed C Jansen
December 17, 1922 — August 29, 2007
Reed C Jansen
"Skosche"
Reed C. Jansen, cherished husband (Honey Mac), dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and compassionate friend, departed "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning," on Aug 29, 2007 for an important reunion with Betty, Chris and C.J. He is remembered as a fun-loving, outgoing man who walked with an extra bounce to his step and a smile that possessed his face. Born of Norwegian immigrants, Ingvald Daniel Jansen and Emma Christine Christophersen Jansen in Salt Lake City, on December 17, 1922.
Reed graduated from East High School. Studied art at the University of Utah Art Barn where he developed and defined his portrait painting skills, and found dear lifetime friends who supported his love of art. He married the love of his life, Betty Mae Dykes on November 5, 1948. Betty passed away March 4, 1980.
As an intelligent, diligent and adventurous young man, Reed enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1943, graduating as a pilot on April 15, 1944. During that era pilots had to know how to fly, navigate, operate weapons, and understand weather. He served his country during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He mastered several aircraft including; F84B, F84G, F51D, T6, F38, AT-6F, P47D, BT-13B, P38J, P38H, P80 Shooting Star and his all time favorite the P38 Lightning. He served with the 191st, 49th, 8th and 128th Fighter Bomber Squadrons.
Reed was an accomplished jazz musician, playing trumpet in clubs around the Salt Lake area. He had the opportunity to jam with Dizzy Gillesby and Billie Kyle. Dizzy commented that he was one of the best. Reed was employed at Sperry-Univac as a Material Control Supervisor until retirement. During his retirement he managed the Kesler Apartments.
Survived by children; Sandra (Alfred) Lublin, Karen (Michael) Johnson, Mark (Rose) Jansen, Rebecca (Dennis) Jansen-Bishop, Kirsten Jansen, Greg Mori, 16 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Betty, son Christopher, brother, Daniel C. Jansen, and sister, Priscilla Jansen.
A celebration of Reed's life will be held, Tuesday, September 4, at 2 p.m. at the Utah Veterans' Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, UT. Family and friends are invited to visit one hour prior to service.
Our Ace Pilot Hero has completed his mission and returned home. SEE YOU LATER ALLIGATOR. "After awhile Crocodile."
Reed C. Jansen, cherished husband (Honey Mac), dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and compassionate friend, departed "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning," on Aug 29, 2007 for an important reunion with Betty, Chris and C.J. He is remembered as a fun-loving, outgoing man who walked with an extra bounce to his step and a smile that possessed his face. Born of Norwegian immigrants, Ingvald Daniel Jansen and Emma Christine Christophersen Jansen in Salt Lake City, on December 17, 1922.
Reed graduated from East High School. Studied art at the University of Utah Art Barn where he developed and defined his portrait painting skills, and found dear lifetime friends who supported his love of art. He married the love of his life, Betty Mae Dykes on November 5, 1948. Betty passed away March 4, 1980.
As an intelligent, diligent and adventurous young man, Reed enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1943, graduating as a pilot on April 15, 1944. During that era pilots had to know how to fly, navigate, operate weapons, and understand weather. He served his country during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He mastered several aircraft including; F84B, F84G, F51D, T6, F38, AT-6F, P47D, BT-13B, P38J, P38H, P80 Shooting Star and his all time favorite the P38 Lightning. He served with the 191st, 49th, 8th and 128th Fighter Bomber Squadrons.
Reed was an accomplished jazz musician, playing trumpet in clubs around the Salt Lake area. He had the opportunity to jam with Dizzy Gillesby and Billie Kyle. Dizzy commented that he was one of the best. Reed was employed at Sperry-Univac as a Material Control Supervisor until retirement. During his retirement he managed the Kesler Apartments.
Survived by children; Sandra (Alfred) Lublin, Karen (Michael) Johnson, Mark (Rose) Jansen, Rebecca (Dennis) Jansen-Bishop, Kirsten Jansen, Greg Mori, 16 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Betty, son Christopher, brother, Daniel C. Jansen, and sister, Priscilla Jansen.
A celebration of Reed's life will be held, Tuesday, September 4, at 2 p.m. at the Utah Veterans' Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, UT. Family and friends are invited to visit one hour prior to service.
Our Ace Pilot Hero has completed his mission and returned home. SEE YOU LATER ALLIGATOR. "After awhile Crocodile."
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