Elmer R. Jordan

1933 - 2017

Elmer R. Jordan obituary, 1933-2017, Oak Park, CA

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory

5600 Lindero Canyon Road

Thousand Oaks, California

Elmer Jordan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 3, 2017.

Elmer R. Jordan
May 1933 - October 2, 2017

Born in the Bronx N.Y, Elmer served four years in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, he began a lifelong career in the Insurance industry specializing in Commercial Insurance.

In 1957 he was married to Gloria and remained married for 60 years. They had 5 children. Beverly, Karen, Stephen, Barbara and Paul. Daughter in law Caroline, grand children Amanda and Paul, and son in law Michael.

Elmer served as Past President of the Insurance Brokers and Agents 2000-2001 and was the recipient of the William Van Dusen Award.

His passion in life aside from faith and family was Rotary. A Rotarian since 1973 he was the past President of the Rotary Club of Tarzana Encino. He served as District Governor of 5260 from 1983-1984 and the Board of Directors for Rotary International from 1991-93.

He was awarded the Rotary International Foundation Citation of Meritorious Service. For funeral arrangements please contact Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Westlake Village

Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.

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November 20, 2017

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Carolyn Klotz

Uncle El, miss you. You were a great uncle and a great father! I always enjoyed my visits from you and aunt Gloria. Rest in peace. I know you are with God!

October 8, 2017

October 8, 2017

Dear Barbara and family,

My sympathies are with you and your family.

I was so sorry to hear about you Dad, but he is out of pain and with our Lord. Yes, my prayers are with your Mom, knowing that she will be lost but God will give her strength to carry on. And you my dear, my prayers are with you too . I know how close your were to your Dad. I was so glad to have met your Dad and what an awesome man he was. He will be missed. God bless you,

Mary Boze

October 6, 2017

Jean Bernet

Dear Gloria and family,
I will always remember Elmer as a family man with a big heart filled with love and kindness. My Mom just loved him and your family...as did all of us. I consider myself very lucky to have known him.Till we meet again my friend..God speed.
Love,
Jean

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