Donald Ray

Jordan

Mr. Donald Ray Jordan of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1937 in New Florence, MO to the late Clarence and Nellie (nee: Cole) Jordan. Don had reached the age of 86 years.

Don was united in marriage to Wanda Ruth Cope in 1958, at Friedens United Church of Christ in Warrenton. To this union, four children were born; Terry, Dan, Tim and Susan. Don was a person who lead by example. He was a strong leader, a loving father as well as a savvy financial business man. During his career as a Aerospace Engineer, he participated on the launch of the first US Space Station called the "Sky Lab". Don was also known as a massive collector of vinyl records, as well as a musician on the keyboard. He was a member of the Wright City Masonic Lodge. Don was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. His success provided security and stability for his family and allowed him a long and fulfilling retirement and a peaceful goodbye.

Don Jordan was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Nellie; his oldest son, Terry Jordan and wife Sharon; step father, Gilbert Nordwald, Sr; two brothers, Bill Jordan and Gilbert Nordwald, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Jordan; three children, Dan Jordan and wife Linda, Tim Jordan and wife Susan, and Susan Jordan; seven grandchildren, Jaime (Scott), Mike (Jessica), Jessica (Mike), Annette, Larry (Brooke) Mike, Matt (Emma); eleven great grandchildren, Madison, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Jimmy, Nick, Kylie, Luke, Lain, Danielle, Liam and Bella; other relatives and close family friends.

The family of Don Jordan will be hosting a Celebration of Life service on Thursday February 1, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. There will be a Masonic Lodge service beginning at 1:00 PM with a burial at the Warrenton City Cemetery to immediately follow. Memorial donations are appreciated to the American Diabetes Association c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383 in honor of Don. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net