JANSSEN, Edward K. 1907-1996

JANSSEN, CARPENTER

Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 12/8/2021 at 18:08:45

Edward Kenneth Janssen

Edward Janssen entered into eternal rest on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 1996, at his home in Lake Isabella. He was 89 years of age.

He was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 27, 1907, to Richard and Enga Janssen. Edward received his education in Wellsburg, Iowa, graduating from Wellsburg High School, where he was a star basketball player. He attended four years of college in the state of Iowa.

Edward came to California in 1940 and settled in Altadena. He married his lovely wife, the former Esther Marie Carpenter in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played professional basketball for a time, earning $25 per game, somewhat less than professionals earn today.

He had a career in law enforcement and security. He retired from Hughes Aircraft as a security officer in 1967 and they moved to Lake Isabella in 1969. Edward was also involved as a professional bowler in the senior division of bowling.

Edward is survived by his wife, Esther; son, Charles Janssen of Nevada, Iowa; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A daughter, Lenore Torrence preceded him in death. At his request, there were no memorial services. Inurnment was private.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, the Bonewell family, a Golden Rule Funeral Director.

--Kern Valley Sun (Lake Isabella, California), 5 June 1996