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Jordan Cohen Obituary
Jordan Cohen
1942 - 2022
Jordan Cohen was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He passed away on June 26, 2022 at the age of 79 in Napa, CA where he resided with his beloved wife, Jana.
Jordan received his Bachelor's, Master's and PhD from the University of Wisconsin, and his career in pharmacy and research took him across the country numerous times, from Southern California to Virginia, back to California, Kentucky and Iowa. Jordan was an inspirational leader and his greatest success was the impact he had on all of those around him, as an advisor and mentor.
Jordan met his partner and best friend, Jana, at USC School of Pharmacy in 1969, and they had a beautiful 50 years together. Jordan's pride and joy was their two children: Justin and Jamie.
Jordan loved gatherings with close friends, filled with laughter and a glass of cabernet in hand. He will be missed by many and carried in the hearts of his loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Go2 Foundation for Lung Cancer or Colorado Common Cause on his behalf.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jordan Cohen
Lisa Sotelo
January 18, 2023
Hello Jana , it´s Lisa Sotelo , I worked for you at Merck as a hospital representative in 2001 , I have fond memories of your elegant dinners and your two golden retrievers . I was saddened to hear of your loss as I know are many others from the university of Iowa .
I retired as of last year and I work for the medical college and college of pharmacy as a simulated patient instructor . I hope California is treating you well and my prayers are with you .
Lisa Sotelo
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Candice Walbridge Kaelber
August 9, 2022
Dear Jana:
I wanted to say I am thinking of you at this time. It must be so difficult to lose Jordon after all these years together.
Michael Manolakis, PharmD `87
July 9, 2022
Jordan was a great pharmacy leader and blessed many young pharmacists with his advice and wisdom. RIP Dr. Cohen. Prayers for peace for your family at this time.
Patricia (Pat) Kroboth, University of Pittsburgh
July 6, 2022
Jana,
I just heard about Jordan's passing and am so sorry. I cannot imagine the loss you must feel. Jordan was always lively and enthusiastic--and often quite funny--which made our serious meetings fun.
I had just been thinking about the two of you as I was considering pulling together an "Emeritus Dean PDRG" meeting in Arizona now that I am newly emeritus. May you find peace in the memories of your time together and the love you shared. Sincerely, Pat
THOMAS W SAMUEL
July 3, 2022
Jordan was one of my most favorite people - personal and professional. I just received the news of his death this afternoon. I had sent him an email this morning. Besides citing a story on our mutual least favorite college football coach - it included the following: "I miss our "off and on" communication. " I asked about his health, as well.
I will miss him terribly as a most valued friend and colleague.
Rose Clifford
July 3, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jack & JoAnn Jex
July 2, 2022
We are very sad to hear of Jordan´s passing. Our Newcomers group will miss him, including the bocce group which he really enjoyed. Condolences to you, Jana, and your family.
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