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ELIZABETH IPSEN
Wonderful wife, Mother, friend and colleague Janet Ann Elizabeth Ipsen Jordan, MBA, passed on December 28, 2013. She was both a professor and an administrator at City College of Gainesville. Previously she held various sales and management positions primarily related to personal computers.
She was born December 10, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, where she graduated from the University of Denver. She later earned an MBA from Regis University.
She is the dearly loved wife, for 49 years, of Thomas F. Jordan and resided in southwest Gainesville for the last 17 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children - Jennifer Gawrys of Lubbock, TX, Thomas Jordan, Jr., and Janelle Howell, both of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by three grandchildren - Amanda and Timothy Gawrys of Lubbock, TX, and Kaleb Howell of Richmond, VA, as well as five siblings - Karen Berkhofer of South Charleston, OH, Marilyn Walters, Dennis, Brian, and Stephen Ipsen of Denver, CO.
She always put the needs of others before hers and cared deeply for family, friends, students and associates. She is and will continue to be greatly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jennifer
February 23, 2014
Mom, you touched so many lives, especially mine! Rest now you deserve it. I miss you! See you in heaven!
January 9, 2014
Loved her honesty and straight talk - and her strength!! What a strong lady... very sad - She is GREATLY missed!
Ivonne
January 7, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. -
January 6, 2014
Mrs. Jordan, Sleep in heavenly peace
City College Student
January 5, 2014
Ms. Jordan will be greatly missed!! What a great teacher and will always remember her humor!! See you again- Janet
Thomas Jordan
January 5, 2014
Thank you for 49 wonderful years. You are sorely missed. I will always love you.
Jeri
January 4, 2014
I have too many words that I want to share with you Jan. I hope that you are hearing them now. You are already missed by so many. To your family, thoughts & prayers...
Marianne Ricci
January 4, 2014
I will miss her at the school. Everyone there loved her. My prayers for her family
January 4, 2014
She was my best friend and sister, Ilove her so much.
Kristin Roberts
January 4, 2014
Jan was a valued colleague, friend and cared deeply for her students and those with whom she worked. She will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
January 4, 2014
To my dear friend Coco and her family...our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Brian Ipsen
January 4, 2014
You are loved by so many. More than you knew.
Mike Rooks
January 3, 2014
This is not welcomed news. Jan was a great educator and an excellent individual. She will be missed.
Janelle Howell
January 3, 2014
I love you mom!!! You will forever be in my heart. Thank you for everything.
January 3, 2014
You were a great influence in my life. You will be truly missed
Lou Todd
January 3, 2014
Ms. Jordan, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most trying time! Lou
Scott Hedrick
January 3, 2014
I thought the stars were a little dimmer the last few days. I'll bet Death is sporting a hell of a wedgie, though. I'll do my best to pass on her wisdom.
Kathleen Leavy
January 3, 2014
I will miss her light, her humor, her honesty, Kathleen
Jen Hoover
January 3, 2014
Your wisdom and grace will be missed. Rest easy Ms. J.
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