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Jordan TANZ Obituary
TANZ, Jordan Shelley May 8, 1953 - March 20th, 2006.
TANZ, Jordan Shelley
May 8, 1953 - March 20th, 2006. M.F.; Yale University (1985), B.Sc.F., Lakehead University (1979), Registered Professional Forester, Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals, Councillor; Canadian Institute of Forestry, Member; society of American Foresters
beloved husband of Petra and loving father of Jeff and Katie. Adored son of Dr. Mitchell and Alice. Much loved eldest brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Estrella, Robert, Tim, and Lili and Steve Rosenbaum, and Richard and Hanneke Eyres. Cherished uncle of Jared, Marlon and Adam Rosenbaum, Samara Tanz, and David, Neal, Chris and Becky Eyres. Sadly passed away, far too soon, on Monday March 20th, 2006 in Victoria, B.C. We will miss Jordy's kind and gentle voice of reason. He was patient, honest and decent and his absence will be sorely felt by his family, friends and colleagues at Cortex Consultants in Victoria, as well as by his many friends at Keewaydin in Temagami where he spent many summers. It was his great love of the wilderness of northern Ontario that led him to pursue his studies in forestry, and his intelligence and professional ethics were much admired in the forestry community. Shiva at 166 Hillhurst Blvd. in Toronto from Sunday to Friday. Evening services.
In memory of Jordan Tanz, donations to the Greater Victoria Hospital Foundation, Cardiac Care Unit, Royal Jubilee Hospital, St. H304, 633 Courtney St., Victoria, BC V8W 1B9. (250) 414-6688.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jordan TANZ
25 Entries
Dan & Rhonda Murphy
March 17, 2019
We cant believe it has been 13 years since Jordy left us. Jordy was a very special friend and we have many fond memories of the times we had together and we will never forgot him! Kindest regards to all of Jordys family!
Nancy Roy
July 19, 2006
Dear Petra, Jeffrey and Katie -
It is with great sadness that we learned of Jordy's passing. Ron sent out a global e-mail about our telephone number change and Jordy's work sent back the article about his death.
We fondly remember our year together in New Haven, CT and the camping trips and visits we had together when we all moved west.
We wish you peace, Take care.
Love, Ron and Nancy Roy
Ron Roy
July 18, 2006
Jordy and I attended grad school together. Our wives were good friends. Our kids played together. I am totally floored by this news, and my deepest sympathies go out to Petra, Jeff and Katie.
Tim Shannon
June 24, 2006
I shared an office with Jordy when he was studying at UBC. He was always fun and energetic and willing to embrace new ideas. He will be missed.
Sam Lucarelli
June 7, 2006
I never met Jordy but I had jeff as a staffman and he always had a good story to tell about him.
Sorry for the loss
Michele MacNeil
May 24, 2006
As I received my BC Forest Professional Magazine today, I was shocked and saddened to read about Jordy's passing. I only crossed his path a couple times but he was the type of person that made an impact from the moment you met him. His passion and ability for teaching the finer points of timber supply modelling to the average forester was truly a gift. He always made me want to learn more and be a better forester. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Barry Wilson
May 16, 2006
I am deeply saddened with the news of Jordy's passing. I am one of the fortunate people who had the opportunity to learn about timber supply analysis and modelling from Jordy and my life was brightened by his big smile and positive outlook. Jordy always really cared about people and he was always happy to help. You are missed Jordy.
Melissa Hadley
April 22, 2006
Dear friends and family –
This guestbook will be online for a year, and we are hoping that it will become a place for all who loved Jordy to share their memories of time spent with him. Here is one I was thinking of this morning…
Several years ago, Jordy and I were working on a particularly tough project and lamenting the fact that we always seemed to be called in to fix messes, rather than to set up projects for success. I was speculating on why that might be and what we might do to change this pattern. He got quiet for a minute and said, “Meliss, ultimately, you have to ski what the mountain gives you.”
I’ve never forgotten this, and say it to myself whenever I feel resentment arising in a situation. Invariably, I end up smiling and then getting on with the business at hand.
tashi newman
April 20, 2006
I met Jordy and his family when we moved into family housing at U.B.C.
I will always remember Jordy as one nicest people living in Acadia park.He will be missed by many.
take care Petra,Jeff and Katie
Gina green
April 18, 2006
We met Jordy and family while we were living at UBC. We saw him a few times in Victoria when he came with his family to visit my sister Carla. We always had a lot of fun. Our condolences to Petra and family.
Gina and Shelly and family
Bart Newman
April 14, 2006
I met Jordy when Jeff and I became really good friends who happened to live a few houses apart. Although Jordy and the family moved away when I was still young, I can vividly remember Jordy as always being funny, kind and fun to hang out with. My heartfelt condolences to Petra, Jeff and Katie.
Jan Marx
April 10, 2006
We first met Jordy in 1970 when he was a teenage counsellor at Camp Wabikon in Northern Ontario. He was a great canoe "tripper" and managed to make the most grueling expeditions seem like fun for the kids. His optimism and positive energy was incredible. We know from friends that he blossomed into an amazing man, who is sorely missed. Our hearts go out to his parents, brothers and sisters and his family. Jan and Steven Marx, ex camp counsellors at Camp Wabikon.
Mary Anne Harrison
April 1, 2006
On behalf of each of us on the Home IV Team I want to express our sadness and condolances at Jordons passing. It was a privilege assist in caring for him and to know him for this short period of time. We can only imagine your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Mary Anne, the Home IV team; and the IV therapy team @RJH.
Darrell Whidden
March 28, 2006
I extend my sympathies to the family and friends of "Jordy" during this difficult time.
Allen Pollard
March 28, 2006
I was very saddened to hear of Jordy's passing and that he had been ill for a few years. I met Jordy at Lakehead and very much appreciated his insights and humour most of all. After Lakehead I ran into Jordy through his teaching at SIBC. He always had something to contribute both professionally and more importantly personally to my life. Thanks Jordy.
David Brown
March 27, 2006
Petra, Katie and Jeff;
Words do not seem enough, nor adequate to express the sadness that I feel on the news of Jordy’s passing. Your father and husband was truly one of my best friends – the kind of man that you meet, once and soon becomes a ‘kindred spirit’ for life. We meet at Lakehead, sharing a passion for the outdoors, forestry, canoeing and cross-country skiing, we studied together, we were house-mates with ‘Murph’, played dueling guitar and banjo at our graduation, then followed our chosen paths – always staying in touch, and able to pick up where we left off.
Jordy’s patience, understanding, perspective and great humor kept me going on many occasion, and the memories will always remind me that he may be right there at the rear of my canoe – steering through calm waters.
Alice and Mitchell,
I thank you both for such a wonderful son.
arlene tanz
March 27, 2006
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Jordy's death. He was someone I deeply respected.His love of life is reflected in this story. I remember skiing with Petra, Jordy and Jeffrey in Snowbird, Utah. Jordy introduced his 6 month old son Jeffrey to the thrill of the hill by putting him into a pack on his pack and skiing down the Chips Run and the Regulator Johnston. Jeff had to be the youngest child to ever ride the Little Cloud chair Lift.
My heart goes out to Petra, Jeff, Katie and Mitch and the Tanz family.You are in my thoughts.
Arlene
Fred Reimers
March 27, 2006
Keewaydin has lost one of it's oustanding former staff members during my era as director(1975-1990). Jordy led the youngest campers (Manitou Wigwam) with such patience and compassion, that he became my "icon" for all those who followed him in that role. His legacy will endure through Katie and Jeff who became campers and followed their father's role as members of the keewaydin canoe trip staff.
Sandy Chivers
March 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathies to Jordy's family. I was so saddened to hear the news of his passing. I have known Jordy since the late 1970's while he was on staff at Keewaydin. He was always quick with a smile, a kind gesture and had endless patience with every camper he had in his section.
Some of Jordy's nieces and nephews have attended Keewaydin and shared in his love of the camp and canoe tripping. Katie and Jeff have come up through the ranks at Keewaydin, first as campers and now serve as excellent, seasoned staff. We are fortunate to have them both at Keewaydin.
Jordy will be missed greatly by the Keewaydin family. Petra, Jeff, Katie the Rosenbaums and Eyres families, please know my thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Sandy Chivers
Dan & Rhonda Murphy
March 26, 2006
Rhonda and I were very sad to hear about Jordy's passing, he was a great freind and we will miss him dearly! I had the privilage of living with Jordy while attending Lakehead University and we shared many wonderful times together. Although, we didn't spend as much time together as we would have liked to in future years, we always kept in touch over the years what each other was doing with our families and careers. Jordy was always interested in what we were doing and was always supportive and encouraging during life's challenging times. Jordy was a very generous person and provided many random acts of kindness. To Petra, Jeff, Katie and to all of the other Tanz family, our deepest sympathy!
Debbie & David Dubeau
March 25, 2006
Petra, Kate and Jeff,
It is with sadden hearts that we acknowledge Jordy's passing. We have had the privilege to have been able to know your lovely family and know what a wonderful father and husband Jordy was. We will always have fond memories of our wonderful times together in Thunder Bay. May your wonderful memories of Jordy help you all through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Jonathan Winberg
March 23, 2006
Our family Sends its deepest condonlences. I Had the pleasure of interracting with Jordy and his family when I was young and being taught piano by his mother. Our families' were more like family then friends.Their home was a house full of energy and laughter. By fortunate coincidence many years later our daughter met his son Jeff in University and it gave us a glimpse at the wonderful father he became. We heard of the many family camping trips and how this gave great pleasure to Jordy's children. We are sad to hear of such a wonderful spirit being taken from his family and children much too soon. We sent our love and support at this difficult time.
Kathleen Schomaker
March 21, 2006
On behalf of the alumni community of Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, I send heartfelt condolences to family, friends and colleagues of Jordan Tanz,Class of 1985. Our hearts are with you in your grief.
Jack Woods
March 21, 2006
Jordy will be missed by his colleagues. I had the pleasure of working with Jordy since 1996; first in his role as Executive Secretariat of the Forest Genetics Council of BC, and more recently through our involvement with the Forest Science Board of BC.
Jordy was always the gentleman, and always a professional. He set high standards, listened to all views, carefully and skillfully handled complex meetings and situations, and provided valuable input.
Jordy was also a friend who cared about his family and his colleagues. He will be greatly missed, and I pass my condolences to his family.
Dale Draper
March 21, 2006
Please accept my condolences and that of the Ministry of Forests, Tree Improvement Branch and the Forest Genetics Council of British Columbia. We were fortunate to have worked with Jordy over the years - he will be sadly missed.
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