Harry Janzen, EO of the Saskatchewan Region Association Realtors, died at his home Nov. 9 of pancreatic cancer. He was 58.

Born in Saskatoon, Mr. Janzen entered the real estate industry in 1978. He was a top-selling agent, an owner and a recruiter/trainer at various times in his career, and was broker/manager of Century 21 Dome in Saskatoon. He also served in several director positions and as president of the Saskatoon Real Estate Board.

His obituary says, “He loved his job of service and care and was as excited for the success of others as he was for his own successes and inspired others to be the very best they could be. He believed in continuous improvement and strived to research the very newest and best approaches for improving the services real estate can offer to the public.”

In an online book of condolences, Steve Funkner of North Battleford, Sask., wrote, “Harry was a big man with a big heart. I had the chance to work with him at Century 21 when I worked with Leah Brisdon & Associates, and he always seemed to have time to stop and listen to people even when he was busy. Harry leaves a huge void in the Saskatoon real estate landscape and he will be missed. My condolences to his family and my prayers are with you at this time. The world is a little dimmer and heaven is a little brighter now that he is gone.”

Gary Emde of Saskatoon wrote: “I have seen Harry’s incredible drive and determination while serving on SRAR with his guidance. He put his best into everything, and he wore his heart on his sleeve. Harry’s vision and his efforts to enhance our business have not gone unnoticed, and he will always be remembered for his commitment to his passion of real estate.”

Harry Howard Janzen is survived by his wife Marian Janzen; the mother of his children, Therese Janzen; his son Rod (Cora) Janzen, his daughters, Julie (Dave) Hiebert, and Sheri (Jeff) Henderson and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Monday Nov. 14 1 pm at Lakeview Free Methodist Church (Highway 16 & Boychuk Drive) with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital, 1702 20th St. W., Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9.