Jan Clark Hedman

Jan Clark Hedman, 58, was born to Harland and Erma Hedman (Raney) in Drayton, ND on April 23, 1961. He was raised in Robbin, MN with his three brothers and two sisters and attended school in Drayton, ND. As a young man, he moved to Colorado to live with his sister Carolyn and her family where he used his significant mechanical skills to begin his education for his Airframe & Powerplant license. He returned to Minnesota in 1989 to complete A&P schooling and begin his 15-year career with Northwest Airlines where he met his wife, Amy. They married in 1992. Their son, Connor, was born in 1995. The young family moved to Duluth in 1996 and spent 11 years enjoying their careers and the beauty of the North Shore. Jan was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and showed significant peace and acceptance throughout it all. He lived large and there was nothing that he loved more than his toys…and generously sharing them with others. Every year at the Hedman family campout, Jan would be the first to involve others in water sports, death-defying activities and mischievous escapades including: land speed records, water balloon fights and riding bicycles off of the dock. Jan was a devoted father, excellent mechanic, avid skier (on both snow and water), boater, private pilot, enjoyed music and playing ‘Nairobi’ with his family and friends. Many of Jan’s best memories were spent with his son, Connor.

Jan is survived by his son, Connor, Lakeville, MN, mother, Erma Raney, Grand Forks, ND, siblings Gary (Renee) Hedman, Ada, MN, Carolyn Dahl, Parker, CO, Connie (Lee) Meier, St. Augusta, MN, Neil (Kari) Hedman, Moorhead, MN and Mark (Karen) Hedman, Greenbush, MN, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and former spouse Amy who provided selfless devotion and dedication up until Jan’s passing on November 8, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Harland Hedman and his brother-in-law Wallace Dahl.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, ND.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.