Jerome Mark Janson

JEROME MARK JANSON Known as Mark, age 67, passed away in the arms of his loving wife Lauren on Thursday morning, August 16, 2012 in Glorieta, NM. Mark most recently enjoyed serving the public in Santa Fe as a pharmacist at Pharmaca, and at CVS before that. He was a very loyal friend, a devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather. Mark was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Pauline Epstein Janson and Samuel Janson on April 22, 1945. He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Lauren, his daughters Karen Janson Herr and Kimberly Janson, son Scott Janson, sister Sandi Selk, brothers Ken and Harvey Janson, and 7 grandchildren: David, Shaun-d, Anthony, Nicholas, Brett, Amanda and Jarrett. Mark was an avid sportsman, both as a participant and a spectator. He was a long-suffering and faithful fan of both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was involved in both football and baseball from a young age, organizing and playing in many different baseball leagues. Mark's physical speed was an asset in all of his sports endeavors, but was secondary to his quick wit and ready smile. If you needed a good laugh, you could hang out with Mark. He was not only gifted intellectually, but had a huge heart. He graduated from Philadelphia's Olney High School in 1963 and from the Temple University School of Pharmacy. Mark and Lauren moved to the Santa Fe area from Pennsylvania in 2003. They moved to their rural paradise, atop Glorieta Mesa, in 2005. Mark loved the land he shared with Lauren, and felt peaceful there, and whole. He enjoyed hiking their land in all seasons with Lauren and their dogs, their family, and their friends. He finally felt at home. Mark was a true adventurer, who lived life to the fullest. He loved piloting small planes and had traveled the world in huge ones. He enjoyed equally adventures in the outdoors and playing poker indoors. He was considering another career, in poker. Mark was a model train enthusiast, and had a giant, always-under-construction model train setup in his home. Mark deeply loved animals, especially his favorite dog breed, Drentse Patrijshond, Dutch partridge hounds. He and Lauren have six of this mid-size, friendly breed. His life ended so quickly, but in his life he managed to touch many people and accomplish many goals. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. A memorial service will be held at the family home on Glorieta Mesa on Wednesday, August 22, at 4 pm. Directions are listed at www.celebrateMark.info. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary. www.animal-sanctuary.org.