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Carolyn Jordan Obituary

Carolyn Elizabeth Jordan

Carolyn Elizabeth Jordan, 79, of Lawrence, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014.

Carolyn was born Dec. 9, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Carrol and Lucille Roxberg. She graduated from Lincoln High School and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. She married Paul R. Jordan on June 10, 1955 in Lincoln.

She was a teacher, church worker, activity coordinator for a retirement community, musician, and church handbell choir director. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kappa Delta sorority, Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority, PEO Sisterhood, and Lawrence Civic Choir.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Paul. Other survivors include a sister, Gayle Barrett of Denver, sons David Jordan and wife Kristine of Salt Lake City, Dean Jordan and wife Joyce of Lawrence, Kenneth Jordan of Redmond, Wash., Steven Jordan and wife Michaela of Germany, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in Lawrence in April. The family suggests memorials to the National Parkinson Foundation, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 8, 2014.

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Terry Frizzell, Heartland Hospice

March 11, 2014

Paul & Family,

Know our thoughts and prayers are with you during these days.

Equally, be assured that our care continues in these weeks and months ahead as an extension of your circle of friends who care. We are just a call away with a listening ear and caring heart.

Thank you for the privilege to be enveloped into Carolyn's care in her last days this side of eternity.

Grace to all,

Karen VanMeter

March 10, 2014

Sending my best wishes to the entire family.

March 8, 2014

On behalf of the Lawrence Mu Phi Epsilon Chapter, I would like to our deepest sympathies.
Sincerely, Lynn Basow, President

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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