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Hugh Jordan Obituary
February 8, 1926 - October 26, 2011
Dr. Hugh Jordan passed away peacefully in his hometown of Whittier, California on October 26, 2011 at the age of 85. He was a prominent physician who practiced at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier for 27 years.
Dr. Jordan was born Feb. 8, 1926 in Enid, OK and was the eldest son born to Hugh and Zollie Jordan. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Later, he became a physician specializing in Anesthesiology. In 1960, Dr. Jordan served as a physician on the maiden voyage of the U.S.S. HOPE which provided medical training and care to natives of the Indonesian Islands.
Upon his return, he joined the medical staff at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and conducted research on pulmonary disease and ventilation.
Dr. Jordan was devoted to his family, Old English Sheepdogs and the sport of purebred dogs, a passion he shared with his wife, Linda. Their successful career included many records in breed history, numerous Best-in-Show ribbons, and winning the Working Group at Westminster Kennel Club. He was an AKC licensed judge and delegate, founded the Rio Hondo Kennel Club and served as president of the Old English Sheep Dog Club of America.
Dr. Jordan was a kind and genteel man who made an indelible impact on the lives of all who knew him including the patients he treated.
Dr. Jordan leaves behind his wife, Linda (Slaughter); daughters Melinda Mahony and her husband Kevin of San Diego, and Michelle Higgins and her husband Keith of Los Altos, CA; son, Paul Jordan and his wife Megan of Whittier, CA; and grandchildren, Kate, Jack, Ellie, Lucy, Clare, Brie, Anna, Charlotte and Andy. He was predeceased by his brother Leo.
Memorial services for close friends and family members will be Sunday, Oct. 28 at Loyola High School Chapel, 1901 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles.
Memorial contributions can be made to:
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Foundation (Plaza Tower Fund)
12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Jordan
Tom & Donna Hunt
November 22, 2011
We will always treasure the fun we had at the Jordan home in Whittier. We have been blessed in our friendship with Hugh over the years. May God comfort you, Linda, and the entire extended Hugh Jordan Family. This earth was a better place because of Hugh's positive contribution to it.
November 7, 2011
Linda, and family, I send best thoughts and good wishes to you all. I often think of you and Hugh and the great dog times we had together. I remember dinners at your house, grooming at shows, and Hugh's hard work to get the first Independent Old English Sheepdog Specialty. I will always remember Hugh's gentle kindness.
The OES world has lost one of its Icons.
Regards and hugs,
Carla Foster
November 2, 2011
Dear Linda: Hugh's passing is a tremendous loss to the sport of Pure Bred Dogs. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time. Dody & Dwight Glassco
November 1, 2011
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to Linda and her family.
Anastacia & Dave Bunte
Doug and Judy Johnson
November 1, 2011
Linda and Family. Our sincere condolences to you for the lost of a very great and respected mentor to our love of our OES. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers during this trying time.
October 30, 2011
My sincere condolences to Linda and family. Thank you Dr. Hugh for your great and valued contribution to the dog world. It will be greatly missed. Karen Thayne (Alabama)
October 30, 2011
Sincere condolences to Linda and Family , we have lost a great man and icon in the dog world
Edy Dykstra-Blum , FL
October 29, 2011
Dear Linda........our thoughts and prayers are with you and Hugh's family during this sad time.
Carol & Warren Cooke,
Chesapeake, VA
Nicholas Feison
October 28, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Linda and all of Hugh's family. His association with Old English Sheepdogs across the globe will be a permanent history and long-lasting memory for everyone who knows or will learn of him. Thank you, Hugh, and rest in peace.
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