Patricia Jordan

Patricia Jordan of Easton, Maryland died on July 25, 2008 in Salt Lake City Utah. She was born June 27, 1943 in Washington, D. C. to George and Haseltine Ham. Patt was a very special person who will be missed by her family, friends, co-workers and all the people whose lives she touched. Patt often said that her real adult life began in Vineland, New Jersey where she found herself a divorced mother of three children. She accepted the challenge with a vengeance and ultimately started her own business, a successful employment agency. Then, following her heart after her children were grown, she married her true soul mate, Harry Jordan, and they moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Together they owned and operated Jordan Studios. In 1995, she decided to try something new and went to work for the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology as a histology technician. This job allowed her to keep a close eye on her mother, whom she eventually moved to the Shore to live with her and Harry. On October 24, 1999, Patricia found her true calling. She became the first full time Family Support Services Coordinator for the Talbot County Circuit Court. Relying upon her life experiences and her compassion for all people, she developed one of the finest programs in the state. Patt was an active volunteer for many causes and organizations on the Shore. She worked tirelessly for her church St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and was a dedicated member of the Judiciary’s Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services at the time of her death. She recently ended her tenure on the Board of the Family Support Center, after assisting with the restructuring of the organization. Patt had many passions in life, with her family being first and foremost. She was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She was an accomplished photographer and gourmet chef with creative talents that included interior design. Patt was well traveled and enjoyed the many places she visited, taking countless pictures along the way. She loved to read, was an excellent card player and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Harry Jordan; five children, Patricia Marie Norris and her husband John of Linwood, NJ, Richard Norris and Kenneth Norris both of Vineland, NJ, Don Jordan and his wife Linda of Lincoln Neb., and B. J. Hann and her husband Bob of Mercerville, NJ; three granddaughters, Jacquelynn Hann of Mercerville, NJ, Karen Burciago of Boston, Mass., and Shannon Norris of Vineland, NJ; three sisters, June Zimmermann of Vienna, VA, Sally Kohrn and her husband Ed of Severna Park, MD, and Marie Jenkins and her husband John of Falls Church, VA; one brother, Richard Oden and his wife Katherine of Hollywood, MD; her godson, Todd Parsons of Colorado Springs, Col. and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home P.A. in Easton, Maryland. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2008 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Easton, Maryland. Burial will be at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Maryland immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made to a trust fund for the benefit of her granddaughter, Shannon Norris c/o Tina Kirby, Commerce Bank, 399 New Road, Somers Point, N.J. 08244, 609-391-2291.

Patricia Jordan

June 27, 1943 - July 24, 2008