Gloria Jeannie Jordan Obituary (2023)

On November 14, 2023, Gloria Jean "Jeannie" Jordan, got her wings and went to walk with the angels. Jeannie was 73 years old. She was born on August 19, 1950, in Portland, Oregon. Jean liked to "explore the world," as she would say, with Same and Lisa as they were growing up. Some examples of those travels are, the Teacup Gas Station in Zillah, the Packwood Swap Meet, the Toppenish murals, as well as the historical state park, Fort Simcoe. To Jean, these were great adventures with her children full of lasting memories. Her grandchildren made her the happiest. Her face would light up every time she saw them. From lunches, to shopping trips, or just watching television on the couch. Nothing made her more joyful then to be with both of them and watch them grow from the smallest of infants into the men they are today. Jean no doubt made a lasting imprint on who they have become. Jean worked as a surgical sterilization technician for several decades at Memorial Hospital. She made multiple long-lasting friendships during her career, all of which carried on through retirement. Being friends with Jeannie was very easy. Her friendships encompassed every aspect of her life. Each was special to her. She cherished them all. She found joy in the long phone calls, adventures near and far, but mostly helping those in times of need. Jean was up for anything. She was someone you could always count on. Jean knew friendships are like a garden, as they take work to maintain and thus reaped the rewards and got many lifelong friends. Planting flowers was something she found great pleasure in. Her favorite was the Peace Rose. She loved the smell of lilacs in spring and honeysuckle in the summer. Together we learned how invasive the moon plant is. Sitting on her porch swing during summer mornings, watching hummingbirds surrounding the pink honeysuckle was one of her favorite things to do. This is where the family will sit to remember her. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Ellis Clark, her son, Grover C. "Same" Jordan III, Butch Jordan, and many other loved ones. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa, husband, Rodney, and two grandchildren, Rodney Jr., and Jessie, all of Yakima, as well as her brother, Nick and wife Annie, of Oroville California. The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and doctors and Multi-Care Yakima Memorial Hospital, for their kindness and compassion throughout this difficult time. We are appreciative of all that you did to make Moms last days comfortable. Your words eased our pain and ministered to our souls. The world is truly blessed to have people like you who give so much of their time and energy to helping those in need. With our sincerest and deepest gratitude, thank you. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 18, 20203, from 4:00-7:00pm, at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N. 2nd Street). A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 2:00pm, at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home. All are invited to join us. While Jean's family grieves her loss, they are choosing to remember her in a way that honors her spirit. Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. John 11:25-26 Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com. Visitation Shaw and Sons Funeral Home Saturday, November 18, 2023 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 201 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Celebration Of Life Shaw & Sons Funeral Home Sunday, November 19, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 201 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901