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Chris J.
Jancik, 66, died on Thursday, March 12th at St. Lukes Magic
Valley Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife -
Diana L. Jancik, daughters – Kristi Glenn of Caldwell, Lisa
Bracke of Meridian, Dusti Bovich of Boise, and Andie
Falconburg of Twin Falls, 7 Grandchildren – Zachary Hawkins,
Rayshell Glenn, Chase Falconburg, Canyon Bovich, Skylar
Falconburg, Taylor Bracke, and Amanda Bracke, 2 grandchildren
by marriage - Monica Long and Andy Glenn, Brother - Mark Meiggs (Cindy & Emma) of Oakdale, Ca., Sister - Karen Hartnoll
(Gary)of Melbourne, Fl., Sister-in-law Allison Rohnert (Harry
& Alex) 4 Son-in-laws – John Glenn, Mike Bracke, Tony Bovich
and Wade Falconburg. He was preceeded in death by Father -
Joseph Jancik, East Coast Mother - Ruth Hartnoll and West
Coast Mother - Marie Rohnert, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Chris
was born in Patterson, New Jersey on May 27th, 1942 to Ruth Hartnoll and Joseph Jancik.
After his
Father died when he was the age of 3, he went to live with who
became his West Coast Mom, Marie Rohnert and Harry Meiggs in
Atherton, Ca. and then later Marie and Fred Rohnert in
Hollister, Ca. In October 1960 at the age of 18, he began work
at Waldo Rohnert Co. in Hollister, California as a Seed
Specialist. Shortly after, in January 1961, he joined the
Armed Forces and served as an Engineering Supply Specialist at
Fort Lewis, Washington until December 1966. In between his
terms of service he moved to Twin Falls, Idaho. In December
1963 he was married to Diana Roberson. They later had two
daughters, Kristi and Dusti. Also during this time, he went
back into in the agriculture field where he worked for Corneli
Seed Co. later known as Keystone Seed Co. in Twin Falls.
Eventually, he was hired to manage Bakker Brother Seeds of
Idaho, Inc. in Twin Falls and Caldwell. Much later, he ended
up buying the company and changing the name to Cisco Seeds of
Idaho, Inc. (Cisco being his nickname) He owned and operated
it until retirement.
He was
re-married in April 1984 to Diana L. Wilkerson with daughters
Lisa and Andie. They have been married almost 25 years. The
Journey they were on was cut way too short. But in the time
they did have, they built a great life together. They were
successful in fulfilling many of their dreams of travel
(Domestic and Foreign), parenting, and grand-parenting. As a
family, they enjoyed lots of travel and numerous Rod Run
camping trips, all over Idaho and surrounding states. These
trips became some of the great memories for his family. There
is no denying that the love and dedication he had for his kids
and grandkids was abundant and a priority in his life. We are
very thankful to him for that!
Chris had many
special interests and hobbies including hot wheels, guns,
trains, airplanes and a great love for street rods/old cars.
He was a life time member of the NSRA - National Street Rods
Association, USRI - United Street Rodders of Idaho and MVEI -
Magic Valley Early Iron, which he was an original founding
member of, over 32 years ago. Being a dedicated member, which
included multiple terms as president of the Club, the 1st
Annual College of Southern Idaho Carshow, (formerly known as
MVEI carshow), held this April, will be dedicated to his
memory. Also, as a perfect way to honor him and remember
Chris, is by bringing together all his buddies, pals and
friends, with their cars for a Show & Shine taking place at
his Memorial Service. Surely that will make him proud! Chris
was so well known for his fun, caring, humorous way. When he
was around people, he was always making someone smile, laugh
and touching someone’s heart! His many friends had someone
they could count on. His loyalty and dedication did not end
and he loved helping them! He will be incredibly missed as
husband, dad, papa and loyal friend! He will remain in our
hearts and thoughts forever!
The Memorial Service for Chris J.
Jancik will be Saturday, March 21st at the College of Southern
Idaho Fine Arts Auditorium at 1:07 p.m. The Show & Shine will
take place beginning at 12:00 and continue after the service.
It was Chris’s wish to have any donations go to the CSI
Foundations of Nursing, Automotive, Auto Body or The Judo Club
at P.O. Box 1238, Twin Falls, ID 83303. Arrangements are under
the of White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park” in Twin Falls.
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