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Mark Jordan Obituary

Died in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Katie Jordan; his children, Alice Meyer and her husband Andy, Thomas Jordan and his wife Leslie, Patrick Jordan and Shannon Jordan. Loving grandfather of Jack Meyer and Hudson Jordan; son-in-law of Alice and John Curran; beloved brother of Thomas Jordan, Claire Crilly, Amy O'Grady and Chris Jordan. He is also survived by numerous cousins, brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. A native of New Jersey, age 61 years. He was a practicing attorney in Sonoma County for over 35 years. Mark was passionate about his beliefs and convictions. Throughout his lifetime, he always was there for his children and deeply committed to those with whom he formed personal and professional relationships. He may be best known and remembered for his dedication to faith, family and friends. Friends are invited to attend a funeral mass on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Eugene's Cathedral, Father Bill Donahue, celebrant. A vigil service will be held on Monday, December 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Roses. Visitation will start at 5:00 p.m. Monday. Private interment Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Eugene's School, 300 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 525-3730

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Published by Press Democrat from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28, 2010.

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Ken Clarke

December 18, 2024

Mark is a Beacon and will always be so to me.

Mark helped me to be a better person. He defined what it is to be a good man.

Mary Wissel Lokerson

December 18, 2020

I loved Mark. We had so much fun when we were in St Peters!
I know he is one of our Angels!!!!!

December 30, 2010

Dearest Family, I hold warm and precious memories of you all, and sorrow for your loss. With Love, Candy

Gerald McKay

December 29, 2010

Dear Jordan Family: I worked with your Dad for 35 years in my capacity as a labor arbitrator. He was a fine man and represented his clients very vigorously. I am sorry for his passing. My best wishes to you all.

Gerry McKay

Denise Schissler

December 28, 2010

Dear Jordan Family: I am not telling you anything you don't already know when I tell you that Mark was a wonderful person. I never let him forget how he helped me pass the Bar Exam the first time by convincing me that I could gain 5 points on each essay question by just remaining calm. Good advice I never forgot. Even when we were on opposite sides in lawsuits, he would go out of his way to inquire about my well being, and it was obvious he genuinely cared. You have my sincerest sympathies for your loss. It will be a tremendous loss for the legal community, as well. Best wishes going forward.

Craig and Dryden Bordin

December 28, 2010

We are so saddened to hear of Mark's passing! Craig valued him both on a personal and professional level. He found him a joy to speak with. I was so touched by his interest in my bout with breast cancer . I took the bottle of holy water he gave me to every surgery and chemotherapy treatment. We know there is another bright light in Heaven!

December 28, 2010

Dear Katie and family,
I loved Mark from the moment I met him in 7th grade. He was a geat friend. He gave me my nickname of Bird and always called me that.
I think about him when I pass his home on Forman Ave always and the fun times we had. I am a better person for knowing him. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Love to you all Mary Wissel Lokerson

Rachel Jones Ayala

December 28, 2010

Dear Jordan Family,
Our hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with you. Mark was (is!) a truly Good Soul with a genuine and generous heart. I think I only met Mark once in person but I'll always remember the personal letter he wrote to me almost 20 years ago when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. We'll also be forever grateful for the straightforward (& hilarious) help he provided to my husband as he started his own business several years ago and needed help getting around/out of a noncompete agreement. (My husband is from NY originally and does a pretty nice Mark impression ;-)
May you all be surrounded by a sense of peace and comfort as you say good bye to Mark...Much love to all of you. (P.S. I'm Anne & John Jones' daughter.. And Jeff, Pete, & Ben's cousin :-)

December 27, 2010

To the family of Mark we are deeply sorry for your loss. Mark was a great man we really loved to see him come in, he always had a great story to tell of his Son the Doctor or Pat who played in a band. He truely loved his family and was always very up beat. He will be greatly missed by all here at Labcorp

Margaux Hardy and family

December 26, 2010

Dear Alice and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loving father. Please accept my sincere heartfelt sympathy to you all during this time of change and reflection.

Jeanne Fitzgerald

December 26, 2010

I will forever remember the phone calls that always started
out with "Mark Dominick Jordan here" and always ended
with "Be Good Kiddo". He was an excellent lawyer and a
compassionate, kind human being. You could actually see
thoughts and ideas forming when he talked to you. No one
will fill his shoes, he was the "Best of the Best". We love you Mark Dominick Jordan.
The Boardwalk Market Girls

December 25, 2010

Dear Katie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you all.
The Citti Family

Ken Clarke

December 25, 2010

Mark possessed the unique ability to simplify the complex and consistently identified the critical path that one should pursue in solving any problem.

Observing and working with Mark over the years has helped me to be a better person and I personally know that others have shared that same experience. Mark defined what it is to be a good man.

Ken Clarke

December 24, 2010

Katie and family. . . our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless Mark

Tom and Ruthie Kurpinsky

Richard Hutchinson, MD

December 24, 2010

Dear Katie and Kids.....Annette and I were deeply moved to learn of Mark's passing. He was a good man and friend. We always remember the trek to a giant's game a few years ago. We shared great conversations over the years and he deeply loved his children and family. He will be missed.

Fondly, Dr. Hutch and Annette

December 24, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Jordan family. Hopefully his memories and witty ways will sustain you all in this time of great loss. Thanks to Mark for being the Bay Area "Dad" to our boys. Go Giants! Know we are thinking of you.
With love,
Tom & Ginny Folan

Maureen Agius

December 24, 2010

Dear Jordan Family- So very sorry for your loss. Most Sincerely, The Agius Family

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