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JAN HARTLEY VAN HOOSIER
August 5, 1931 April 4, 2019
Jan Hartley Van Hoosier was born August 5, 1931, to Everett and Wilma Van Hoosier in Colorado Springs. On April 4, 2019, Jan was taken home to Heaven. He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in 1949 and attended Colorado College. Jan served in the USAF From 1952 TO 1956. He was later employed by Emerson Electric and Ampex Corporation, and fully retired in 1993. In 1989, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara (Hill), whom he had married at First Baptist Church on 12/23/1952.
On 10/25/1990, he married Gwen (Grube) Van Hoosier at Broadview Baptist Church, Temple Hills, Maryland. He is survived by his wife, Gwen, and daughters, Kathleen Holdeman and Sallie Ives, sister, Gretchen Van Hoosier and brother, Michael Van Hoosier, and beloved dog, Maggie.
A celebration of Jan's love of life, music, and Jesus Christ, will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 3:00 pm, at Heritage Baptist Church, 4808 Palmer Blvd. A brief reception will follow the service.
The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Abode Hospice team for their compassionate care of Jan.
Memorial donations in Jan's memory are welcomed to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs, CO. 80905
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Steve & Marilyn Neidens
April 24, 2019
Gwen,
We are sorry to hear of Jan's passing. Steve so enjoyed working and laughing with Jan and said he was 'the best' boss. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you during this difficult time.
Nancy & Robert Hill
April 17, 2019
Our deepest condolence to Gwen, Kathy,
Sallie and the Grand Children. We have
fond memories of Jan as a brother-in law
and will cherish them forever.
Debby Hutte-Fagan
April 13, 2019
Sallie, so sorry for your loss.
Camping trip Kathy, Jan, Sallie
Ted &Dixie Veggeberg
April 12, 2019
Jan was a wonderful son, brother, brother-in-law, father and uncle. We will miss him and always love his memory.
Thank you, Jan, for being a huge part of our family.
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