Sorry to hear this Ed, as Daryl says a true gentleman, RIP Jan may your journey continue to new heights. 

I had the distinct pleasure of sharing a meal with Jan in Newport Beach, California a couple of years ago. He was a gentleman of the highest order and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation about music and life. A great sense of humor that will be missed around here.
 

Well my time went so quickly, I went lickety-splitly out to my old '55
As I drove away slowly, feeling so holy, God knows, I was feeling alive.
Now the sun's coming up, I'm riding with Lady Luck, freeway cars and trucks,
Stars beginning to fade, and I lead the parade
Just a-wishing I'd stayed a little longer,
Oh, Lord, let me tell you that the feeling's getting stronger.
 
Old 55 by Tom Waits.

Awww man.....he seemed like one of life's good guy for sure. I had noticed his absence of late, but didn't realise it was because he had been quite so poorly. :(
 
RIP Old Fella.

Thanks for letting us know Ed.  He will be greatly missed, but dearly remembered.
 
RIP Jan.

RIP

Just read this
my day will be filled with sadness
but joy in the fact I knew him from the forum..
RIP Jan

RIP Jan...

I am sorry to hear this happened.

A very, very sad loss indeed. I always looked forward to chatting with him here (6 am his time, before leaving for work) in the CH and we engaged in a little buffonery......he always made me smile. A true gentleman!!
Will definitely pray for his soul.
RIP Jan.
 

RIP Jan.
He was a good one.