Neepawa mourns loss of respected local citizen

Details

Published on Friday, January 23, 2015

By Banner Staff

Keith Robert Jordan. May 7, 1948- January, 19, 2015

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Robert Jordan on January 19, 2015 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg.  

He will be sadly missed by his spouse, Charlotte Lehman, his daughter, Michelle (Jason), his son, Marty (Jennifer), children of Jean Jordan.  Keith’s pride and joys included grandsons, Logan, Landon, Brandt, and Cole and granddaughter, Kelsey who will forever hold Grandpa in their hearts.  He will be forever remembered by his brothers, Raymond, Ken (Charlotte), and Lloyd (Pat) along with many nieces, nephews and friends.  

Keith was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Annie Jordan.  

Keith was born May 7, 1948 just minutes ahead of his twin brother, Ken in Whitewood, Sk.  He grew up on a farm in Silverwood District.  He attended Silverwood Country School from Grade 1-7.  He then attended Whitewood High School.  After High School, he attended the University of Regina where he graduated with his Bachelor of Education Degree in 1970.  Keith spent his summers working for local farmers as well as for TransCanada Pipeline.

On August 8, 1970, Keith married Jean Hosler whom he shared his life with for the next 39 years.  Keith and Jean had two children, Michelle in 1972 and Marty in 1975.  

Upon receiving his teaching degree, Keith got a job at Carnduff Elementary School.  He taught Junior High and after 3 years became the Vice-Principal.  Keith remained in this role for 19 years and then became Vice-Principal of Carnduff High School where he also taught all levels of math. In total, Keith was a teacher in Carnduff for 32 years.  Following his retirement, Keith and Jean made their home in Neepawa, Manitoba where he lived for the next 12 years.  

Keith was well known for his officiating of local minor hockey. He was honoured in 2013 for his contributions during the Neepawa Sports Dinner. A link to that story can be found at the attached link. http://www.mywestman.ca/sports/1700-neepawa-sports-dinner-a-success.html

Representatives with Neepawa Minor Hockey Association shared their thoughts on Keith's impact on the community.

"NMHA and Neepawa as a whole has lost a true mentor, leader and most of all a friend. We miss him terribly already. Words alone can not express what a great man he really was. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time."