Jantzen, Ross, MRCS

Ross Jantzen, left us to be with his heavenly father on June 5, 2012 and resided in Orange Park, Florida. Born March 5, 1938, San Diego, CA. Spent his early childhood growing up in San Francisco, California. Ross, was a USN Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer who proudly served his country from 1956-1980. A loving father, friend, husband and confidant who had nothing but great advice and love to give those that surround him. Ross, is preceded in death by his father LTJG John Hamilton, mother Helen Francis McQuillan, daughter of MSGT Philip Finley McQuillan, and Gladys Blanche Nichols. Ross, leaves behind his loving wife and partner in life Vivian Jantzen; 7 children: Shelly Espinoza, Dean Jantzen, Diane Jantzen Edinger, Angela Gigi Jantzen Pequeno, Ralph Jantzen and step-children Robert Ladanio, Hobart Rafael, Albert Norman Dalusag; Grandchildren: Seth and Heather Lynne Espinoza Breiman, Alena Marie Espinoza, Jack Lee Edinger III, Jeremiah Jantzen, Arren Ross Balila, Maricella Pote and Orlando Elias Pote. Great grandson: Asher Matthew Breiman. His extended families and friends: Half brother James Francis Aaron, Calif. and family. Jack, wife Dot Cloud and family. Klara, Kathie, Ken Everson, Arizona. Jim, Jan Rodenkrich, Utah. Fat Jack, Susan Woolsey, Calif.,Sheldon, Karol, Jennifer Sibley, Fl. Lucy Tan, Calif. Moe, Sandi, Savannah Vasquez,Fl. Almer Karda, Jemellee, Jayden, Erlinda, Victoria, Rina Dalusag, Malimban, Golfo, De Taza, families. McQuillan families, Minnesota. Ron, Rennie Haffner-Marsan,families Oregon. Greg, Johnna, Scott, Francie, Troy, Haffner, Oregon. Rebecca Jantzen Nevada, and all his River House, Cheers friends. Ross spent most of his life not only serving his country, but serving his family as well. Although only 3 of the children above are of his own blood he had so much love to give that he unselfishly adopted two more in the course of his life. As a father he has guided his children to the best of his ability and has always been The " Rock " and the constant in their lives regardless of what life has thrown at them. He never hesitated to help someone in need, whether family, friend or stranger. Ross touched the lives of everyone he met. He leaves behind a legacy that we proudly embrace and are blessed to have shared. Pop will be greatly missed but will always be with us in spirit as he continues to guide us through our challenges as well as smile upon us as we go through this journey called life. We will miss all the good stories, your love for Katdog , Max Von , Aunt Chez and all your cats. We love you so much! A giving, loving, caring person. Miss so much.