Art's total devotion to Ida was evident to all, when he was her constant care giver during her last five years struggling with dementia. He was also a member of the VFW, DAV, American Legion, Scout Executives Alliance, National Council BSA, and the longest standing member of Cardiac Rehab.Īrt and Ida were faithful Christians and active members at the First United Methodist Church for 45 years. In 1970 he and Ida put their kids to work building a family cabin, which is still enjoyed today. He also loved golfing, hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. He shared his love of carving with anyone who was interested. In 2013 at the Marine Corps Ball, he received a letter of recognition and flag that had flown over the Iwo Jima Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington DC.Īrt was an active member of the Haycamp Wood Carvers. TINDERBOX RAPID CITY SD TVIn 2008, Art was recognized as a Local Hero by Geico Insurance Company and KNBN TV for his management of the Care Package program for Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 1986 they traveled to Japan to spend a month visiting their oldest son’s’ family.Īn active member of the Marine Corps League, Art held many offices and was Commandant for several terms. He was the Club President in 1972 when the Rapid City Club hosted the Cosmopolitan International,Īfter retirement Art and Ida traveled extensively in the US, enjoying traveling with, and visiting, friends. He held all the club offices, and chaired almost every committee. That year Art had to take early retirement because of a heart condition.Īrt joined Cosmopolitan International in 1964. In 1983 Mayor Art LaCroix proclaimed December 3rd as Art Jansen Day. In Art's later years he continued to be active in the Boy Scouts. Art was also instrumental in building the Boy and Girl Scout Service Center in Rapid City. Under his leadership a Boy Scout Clean Up Day was established in 1970, which is now a City/Community annual event.įor 21 years Art served as its Coordinator. He was instrumental in establishing the Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch. In 1966 he became the Black Hills Area Council Executive in Rapid City. TINDERBOX RAPID CITY SD PROFESSIONALArt then returned to professional Scouting in Sioux Falls. In 1963 their youngest daughter Janene was born. In 1961-63 he was the Director of Admissions for Dakota Wesleyan University. He was a Field Executive in Montana, and then a District Executive in Mitchell. In 1956 the family moved to Bozeman, MT where Art started his career with the Boy Scouts of America. During that time he and Ida welcomed Doug and Jacki. He taught and coached in Brentford and Aberdeen, SD for several years. Art received his Bachelors degree and Masters degree from SDSU and Montana State University. He participated in track and field and set a pole vault record for the North Central Division. They were married in Brookings, SD in 1948. TINDERBOX RAPID CITY SD FREEHe was wounded when his unit participated in the campaign to free Guam from Japanese occupation.Īs a student at SDSU In 1947, he met Ida Liffengren. In 1943 he joined the 3rd Marine Division, and served for three years. He graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1942 where he participated in track and field, was a drum major and played drums in a dance band. He spent his childhood in Rapid City, Oral and Hot Springs. ~ Thank you for celebrating Art’s life with us ~Īrt was born to Arthur David Jansen and Lillian Schleve Jansen on in Hot Springs, South Dakota. A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.ĭoug Jansen, Don Jansen, Josh Mudge, Vern McMulen, Gary Gamache, Alan Smoot
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