Doris Jordan

Doris L. Jordan, age 80 of Dixon, and formerly of Deland, Illinois, died Saturday November 20, 2010 in her home and in the presence of her four children. She was born in White Heath, Illinois, January 30, 1930 the daughter of George and Constance (Patton) Lane. Doris attended Illinois State University. She was the former secretary at the First Baptist Church in Dixon, and had also worked at KSB Hospital in Dixon for 20 years, retiring in 1997. She also had an in home catering business. Doris was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dixon, where she had served as the first female Deacon and involved in many church functions. She was a volunteer for the Reagan Home where she received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2010. She had also volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the Dixon Food Pantry, and the Leydig Center. She married Jack W. Jordan in Bloomington, Illinois June 23, 1951. He preceded her in death June 28, 1976. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters Maxine, Dorothy, and Lucille. Doris is survived by her children Mark (Patti) Jordan of Grand Canyon, AZ, Michael (Angela) Jordan of San Francisco, CA, Mary Wykle of Stevens Point, WI, Jo Ann Jordan of Huntsville, Ontario, CAN; grandchildren Jessie, Elizabeth, Ben and Luke Jordan, Megan, Kristy, and Kelly Jordan, Ryan, Joshua, Matthew and Sarah Wykle, Christopher and Rory Jordan-Stevens; 2 great grandchildren Logan Grett and Atticus Wykle; her sister Shirley Mendenhall of Champaign; special friends Tom and Sandy Burrows of Dixon, Stephanie Murray of Port Byron, and Mandy Sandrock of Sterling; also her First Baptist Church family. Doris will be remembered as a person who was always giving to others. She touched many lives in ways both known and unknown. She served meals to many, shared the Reagan story with visitors from all over the world and was a pilliar in her church. Doris dabbled in poetry and never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She was a beautiful example of faith put into action. Doris lived life well. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church in Dixon with the Rev. Bunyan Cocar, Pastor, officiating. Cremation rites will follow with burial at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon, and also from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday in the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to benefit service organizations that were important to Doris.

Doris Jordan

January 30, 1930 - November 20, 2010