Alan W. Janson
July 21, 2013
Alan W. Janson, 61, passed away Sunday July 21, 2013, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born April 18, 1952, to Oscar and Marilyn Janson in Des Moines.
Alan worked in the maintenance department at Camp Dodge for over 12 years. He kept busy working in the yard, gardening, cleaning the cars, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Alan is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Charlie Campbell) Nash; granddaughter, Ashley Nash; cousins, Bill, Chris, Steve, Debbie, Kathy, and Diane; and many beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; half-brother, Stan Werner; and girlfriend, Jill Wineinger.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Grace Lutheran, 3010 52nd Street, Des Moines. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 121 NW 60th Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society, or the family.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Blaine Shelton
07/29/2013
Great guy-sorry to hear of the loss.
Ron Gruber
07/24/2013
To Big Al's family.
Sorry to hear of his passing, I also worked ( ret) at camp dodge as the telephone man and Al always
brighten up my day. May he find a few clouds to repair. He was part of the Camp Dodge family, Ron
Chris Heater
07/24/2013
I learned to love you and always enjoyed everything we did growing up at the Jansons. I respected you and felt honored to meet your daughter. My love goes out to her.
Doug Stone
07/24/2013
Thoughts and Prayers go out to family and friends. Al and I started working at Camp Dodge about the same time. Over the years Al became more than a coworker, He was a friend. He would help out anybody that needed it and I often took him up on that. We even talked about faith from time to time. Thanks for making an impact on my life Al and may you have eternal blessings.
Kim Erickson
07/23/2013
I am so so sry for ur loss Tracy
ROSE, TOM AND MADISON
07/23/2013
TRACY AND FAMILY , SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . HE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND , AND HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. HE IS IN GOD'S ARMS NOW. YOU FATHER WAS VERY PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER. SENDING PRAYER AND LOVE YOUR WAY. IF YOU NEED TO TALK, WE WILL BE HERE FOR YOU !! WE ARE SO SORRY. GOD BLESS AND YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS.... HE WILL BE MISSED!!
tom jameson
07/23/2013
dear family, i work with Al at camp dodge, and i am sure going to miss him, his smile and always knowing you with a wave or someother way, thankyou for sharing him.
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
07/23/2013
Tracy, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. It is not easy losing your parents. We both know that...I pray that he is in heaven smiling down on us all. Take care and remember all the great times you shared.
Tyler Carroll
07/23/2013
Alan was a great guy. Always had a smile on his face when he came into the shop. He was very understanding and nice to talk to. I saw him friday, and we talked like we always do. This morning i was shocked to hear the bad news. I will miss you very much, and i will miss our talks. Great And Wonderful Guy.
Monte Akers
07/22/2013
One hell of guy, true friend! will be missed!
Jenna
07/22/2013
Al -
I still can't believe this is happening. You were such a great guy and we were so lucky to have known you. I know you are now with my mom, but this still isn't fair. Love ya Al and can't wait to see you again someday soon.
Deborah Zenkner
07/22/2013
Tracy I am so sorry for your loss of your dad, I could tell you were very close. I am so glad that we got to know him and Jill, he was a wonderful guy. It is still such a shock, but just take everything one day at a time. It does eventually get easier. You know where we are, if you need anything. Love you Jerry and Deb Zenkner
Gloria Nichol
07/22/2013
Al
I am sure going to miss your smiling face and our end of the day card games. Time goes by and I know the pain will too for those of us left here to remember a great guy.