Theodore Simon Jansen

Obituary of Theodore Jansen Theodore Simon "Ted" Jansen, 87, peacefully passed away after a three-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer on Monday, January 23, 2017. Ted was born on June 14, 1929 in Melvin, IL to Theodore Warren and Gertrude Marie (Sturenburg) Jansen. Ted was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn, and daughter-in-law, Brenda Jansen. He is survived by his son, Kurt T Jansen and daughter, Rita Marie Jansen Clymer (Woody), grandchildren, Shay Clymer Guynn (Jason), Lee Clymer (Erin), Kate Jansen Belle (Devron), Kirby Jansen Harr, Beau Clymer, Jake Jansen and Tucker Jansen; great-grandchildren, Troy Guynn, Lana Harr, Ellie Clymer, Austin Clymer and Julia Clymer. Army Cpl Ted Jansen, 24th Division 19 Infantry RG, proudly served his country from 1951-1953 with overseas duty on the front lines of the Korean War. He moved his family from Melvin, IL to Leesburg, FL in 1963 where he owned/operated Jansen Truck & Equipment until his retirement in 1997. Ted worked part-time for Vac-Tron from 2000 - 2015. Ted was involved in numerous organizations, Leesburg Masonic Lodge #58 (Master, 1986); Grand Lodge of FL (Grand Pursuivant, 1998); Leesburg York Rite Bodies (President, 1976); Scottish Rite Mason; Lake Co Scottish Rite Club (President, 1991, coroneted 33 degree (2001); Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando; Lake County Shrine Club (President, 1983); Bahia RV Club (President, 1982). Member of Morrison United Methodist Church since 1963 serving on all boards, committees and as head usher, elected to Church Council Emeritus in 2013. Board Member, Veterans Memorial at Fountain Park, Leesburg; member of Korean War Veterans Association, Lake County Chapter #169; member of Melvin-Roberts Volunteer Fire Dept. 1947-1963 and Leesburg Volunteer Fire Dept. 1966-1976 (Lieutenant). Central FL Chapter National Railway Historical Society (President, 1990). Boy Scouts of America, Webelo Leader 1966-1975, Cubmaster 1966-1969, Neighborhood Commissioner and Scouter of the Year, 1968. Past member of Leesburg High School Band Booster and Athletic Booster Clubs. Past member of Civitan International, Leesburg Club; Leesburg Chamber of Commerce; Florida Flywheelers, 1992-2011; North FL Antique Engine Club; Ford Co, IL Historical Society, Leesburg Heritage Society. Ted's mischievous smile, God-given talent for being able to fix anything and love of his family and friends will be dearly missed. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10:00 am, Morrison United Methodist Church, Leesburg. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, by mail: 5204 Paylor Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240, online: foundation.FLcancer.com or by phone: 941.677.7181 (100% donated goes to any cancer patient in need) or Salvation Army of Lake County, P.O. Box 491265, Leesburg, FL 34749-1265.

Theodore Simon Jansen

June 14, 1929 - January 23, 2017