James David Jordan

James David Jordan, age 67, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Dave was born in Williamsburg, Ind., on March 16, 1942, to Maurice C. (Pete) and Margaret Helen Jordan. Dave graduated from and played varsity basketball for both Richmond Senior High School and Earlham College in Richmond, Ind. He graduated from Earlham College in 1964. Dave was a senior executive for GTE and retired from the company in 1992. He was a community volunteer including six years as an Account Executive for the Allen County United Way. He loved being involved in the youth athletic activities coaching basketball, softball and avidly followed Carroll High School and Manchester College football. He was very active in the lives of his four children and grandchildren. He and Pat enjoyed spending time with their family and friends, traveling, and had a special love for the ocean. Dave enjoyed and took pride in his yard and garden. Dave and Pat were vacationing with friends in Gulf Shores, Ala., at the time of his death. They had traveled there after a wonderful family celebration in Johnson City, Tenn., the weekend before. Dave is survived by his wife of 23 years, Pat; his four children, daughter, Julie (Mark) Peters of Fort Wayne; son, Michael (Amy) of Indianapolis, Ind.; daughter, Katy and son Jason; his younger brother, Rick Jordan of Amarillo, Texas; and six grandchildren; Christine, Suzanne, Eric and Kaitlyn Peters, Kendall and Nathan Jordan; nephews, Dana and Erick Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of life and memorial service is planned for Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Covenant United Methodist Church, 10001 North Coldwater Blvd., Fort Wayne, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, Memorial Foundation, 30 South Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509, or Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830, or American Heart Association/Stroke Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com

James David Jordan

March 16, 1942 - March 9, 2010