Norris Jordan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norris Steven Jordan March 12, 1945 - September 2, 2015 We say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who lost his battle with Leukemia at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. Steve was born in Langley Field, VA and raised in Hollywood Florida, where his parents were considered Pioneers. He served 26 years in the Army as a Logistics Officer, in the US, Vietnam, Honduras, Saudi Arabia and Europe, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. His OfficerCandidateSchool designation was "Master Blaster". While overseas he earned a Masters Degree in Education Counseling and Human Services. Two of his greatest accomplishments were to serve as Commander 67th Maintenance Battalion at Ft. Ord, California and Commander USAREUR Depot Maintenance Facility in Rodelheim, Germany. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. Steve loved to Ski, golf, travel and had begun woodworking. He and Deborah traveled extensively in the US (visiting all but four states), Canada and Europe. He was raised a Master Mason in Germany. When he returned from Europe he became a member of Centurion Daylight Lodge 195 in Monument, CO and was a 32° degree Southern Colorado Scottish Rite Consistory. His greatest love was the Shrine, serving as Al Kaly Potentate in 2010, which he often said was one of the best years of his life. During their travels he and Deborah visited 15 of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. Steve was always "Dandy" and loved to clown with the Al Kaly Shrine Clown Unit. In addition he was a member of the Legion of Honor, Colorado Springs Shrine Club, Fremont Shrine Club, Pueblo Shrine Club, Nomads, Royal Order of Jesters and the Order of Quetzalcoatl (Big Q). He was also a member of many other organizations that include: DAV, American Legion, Elks Lodge, FMCA, Frustrated Maestros, WIT (Winnebago Itasca travelers), and MilWit (Military WIT). He is survived by his wife Deborah, daughter Julie Devine, husband Greg, three grandchildren Kendall, Jordan and Mason; step daughter Heather Nolte, niece Melissa Cihlar (Drew) and nephew Brian Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Earlene Jordan and his brother Jeff Jordan. You may honor his memory by a contribution to the Al Kaly Children's Transportation Fund, PO Box 193, Pueblo, CO 81002. A Celebration of Steve's life will be held Oct 4, 2015 at 1:30PM at the Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 South 33rd, Colorado Springs, CO; beginning with presentation of Military Honors followed by music, food, fun and good cheer, which he loved. If you plan to attend, please RSVP no later than September 28 by calling Al Kaly Shrine at 719-544-0658. Jordan 1 Jordan Steve Clown OBIT PIX 3