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Roger Allan “Gus” Tjeerdsma

Birth	:	29 Sep 1941 Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2010
Burial	:	Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, Burlington, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.4850998, -122.3071976
Description	:	Roger "Gus" Allan Tjeerdsma, 68, passed away February 19, 2010, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. On February 4, he had received severe injuries in a construction accident in Mount Vernon, WA, and in spite of valiant efforts, his body eventually succumbed to the trauma. He was born September 29, 1941, in Mount Vernon, WA, to Ringert and Ruth Neff Tjeerdsma. Gus--the nickname bestowed by his mother--graduated in 1961 from Burlington-Edison High School. He married Mary "Jane" Todd on January 29, 1965, in Everett, WA. Gus began his career as a construction worker right after high school, and he retired as co-owner of... Read More	Roger "Gus" Allan Tjeerdsma, 68, passed away February 19, 2010, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. On February 4, he had received severe injuries in a construction accident in Mount Vernon, WA, and in spite of valiant efforts, his body eventually succumbed to the trauma. He was born September 29, 1941, in Mount Vernon, WA, to Ringert and Ruth Neff Tjeerdsma. Gus--the nickname bestowed by his mother--graduated in 1961 from Burlington-Edison High School. He married Mary "Jane" Todd on January 29, 1965, in Everett, WA. Gus began his career as a construction worker right after high school, and he retired as co-owner of T&P Company. Retirement didn't set well with Gus, however, so he went to work for his son Eddie at Hansell Mitzel Homes in Mount Vernon, where he was employed at the time of the accident. Gus approached life head-on with determination and courage, seldom wavering in his resolve. His work ethic and sense of civic responsibility quickly established him as a pillar of the community. He served with the Burlington Fire Department for thirty-one years, ascending to the rank of Assistant Chief. Gus stepped down from that position to spend twelve years as Burlington's mayor. An active public servant, he sat on the board for the Skagit Council of Governments, Emergency Management Services Commission, Skagit Transit, Association of Washington Cities, Regional Transportation Planning Organization, and the Helping Hands Food Bank, just to name a few. He logged countless volunteer hours atop his backhoe preparing local parks and soccer fields for the community to enjoy. Forever committed to worthy causes while also enjoying good times, Gus was a member of the Burlington Eagles, the Lions Club, and the Elks Club. Over the years, he and his wife, Jane, hosted approximately 95 foreign exchange students in their home. Gus enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and to Canada, Holland, England, France and Japan. Those who knew Gus describe him as a down-to-earth guy who never met a stranger. From dancing with the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to visiting school classrooms as mayor-and as "Grandpa" if his grandchildren were among the students-he enjoyed people of all ages. It seems he was always helping someone pour concrete, mend fences, or clear land. Gus was also an outdoorsman. He spent many years fishing the Skagit River, Lake Shannon, and Baker Lake. He delighted in searching for the biggest geoducks and horse clams on Samish Bay. Gus had a passion for hunting with his sons and friends. He took pride in growing raspberries and corn and selling the produce locally. Mules were his steeds of choice, and he had hoped eventually to utilize them in logging. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, Ringert and Ruth; sisters, Rita and Patricia; and brothers, Laird and Fred. Survivors include his wife, Jane, of Burlington; sons, Eddie (Rose) Tjeerdsma of Burlington, Larry (Kelli) Bradshaw of Burlington, Lloyd (Jennifer) Tjeerdsma of Burlington, Michael Tjeerdsma of Burlington, Paul "PJ" (Becky Thurston) Tjeerdsma of Burlington; and daughters, Melanie (Cliff) Nederhood of Mount Vernon, and Stephanie (Ted) Siozopoulos of Mount Vernon; sisters, Cleo (Tony) Splane of Sedro-Woolley and Lynn (Doug) Ploeg of Samish Island; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews; and friends especially his long-time friend, Mike Radich. A memorial celebration will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6 at the BEHS gymnasium with a celebration of life to follow at the Burlington Eagles. Internment will be held privately. Visitation will be at Hulbush Funeral Home on March 3, 4, and 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Hulbush Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Burlington Firefighters' Association, 350 Sharon Ave. Burlington, WA 98233. Published in Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company from March 2 to March 3, 2010

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Latitude: 48.4850998
Longitude: -122.3071976

Family Members:

Parent

Ringert Tjeerdsma

(1907 - 1967)

Ruth Winnifred Neff Tjeerdsma

(1912 - 2003)

Spouse

Mary Jeannen “Jane” Todd Tjeerdsma

(1940 - 2017)

Siblings

Rita May Tjeerdsma

(1931 - 1932)

Fredric Leo Tjeerdsma

(1948 - 2003)

Children

Paul Jacob “Pj” Tjeerdsma

(1982 - 2015)

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