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James G. Jordan, 80, passed away March 11, 2003. He was born June 20, 1922 in Tucumcari, NM to James O. Jordan and Vera Greer Jordan. James enlisted in the Army Air Corps on Jan 11, 1941, serving in North Africa and Italy during WWII. He received numerous awards and medals in service to his country. After his retirement from the US Air Force, with over 20 yrs of service, he was an active member of the VFW, American Legion, AF Sgt. Assn, and Elks Lodge, and spent a considerable amount of time serving the military related agencies. On February 3, 1945, he married Rita Proulx, and is survived by Rita and their 6 children; sons, Robert & wife, Bobbi, of Strongsville, OH, Randy & wife, Cindy, of De Moines, IA, Patrick & wife, Pam, of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Linda & husband, Jim, Bego of Ridgecrest, CA, Carol & husband, Steve, Onder of Scottsdale, AZ, Darlene and husband, Joe, Raymond of De Moines, IA; sisters, Pluma Ringer, Nola & husband, Buster Charles, of Phoenix, AZ, Gayle Jordan of Redwood City, CA,; brothers, William Oscar Jordan and wife, Virginia, of Santa Fe, NM, and Paris (Doty) Jordan and wife, Jo Nelle, of Los Lunas, NM; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be conducted at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on March 21, 2003 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society at 5800 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (1-800-227-2345).
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