David Jordan

David Jordan

Concord, NH - David William Jordan, Jr., 82, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away on August 1, 2025.

David was born on June 10, 1943 in Yonkers, New York, the son of David William Jordan, Sr. and Helen Hand Jordan. He was raised in Pound Ridge and graduated from St. Mary of the Assumption High School in 1961, then earned a BA and JD from The Catholic University of America. In 1971, he joined the United States Air Force and served as a JAG until 1974.

In 1974, David married Jo Ann Casey in Arlington, Virginia and shared 50 wonderful years of marriage and two children.

David was an attorney for the Federal Maritime Commission from 1974 to 1978, and an assistant Attorney General in New Hampshire until 1981. He worked as an attorney in private practice until 2020. David was also a member of South Congregational Church in Concord.

Known to many for his considerable height, David was a gentle soul who loved animals and nature. David was often found admiring a beautiful blue sky while kayaking or walking his dog around the neighborhood. He loved a good story, whether in a movie or a book, and had a knack for patiently explaining complex concepts.

He is survived by his wife Jo Ann, son David (Amy), daughter Sandra (Christian) and granddaughter Stella.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Barry, and his sister Helen.

A memorial service will be held on August 25 at 10:00am at South Congregational Church. Interment will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

Donations in David's memory may be made to Pope Memorial SPCA or Granite VNA Hospice House.