Elmer Jordan

Elmer Jordan, 89, of Langdon, ND passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon, ND.

Elmer was born June 8, 1922 to Charles and Mary (Blair) Jordan in Maida, ND. He attended school in Wales and Hannah. He entered the United States Army in 1942 and served a majority of the time in India where he became ill with typhoid fever. He received the Good Conduct Medal and was discharged in 1945.

Elmer married Mabel Spratt on August 23. 1945. They opened a café in Wales, ND and ran that for two years before buying the Thompson Farm in 1947. Elmer loved playing cards, dancing, playing pool, calling bingo, and watching his children and grandchildren play basketball. He also enjoyed watching his sons coach basketball. Throughout his life, Elmer was active in the Senior Citizen Center in Langdon, the Hannah Legion, and the Wales Curling Club. He was also a member of the Linden Township Board for over 40 years. Elmer was a member of the United Methodist Church in Langdon.

Surviving Elmer are his ten children: Beverly Platz of Langdon, Gloria Jordan of Mesa, AZ, Charles (Marie) Jordan of Langdon, Terry (Jackie) Jordan of Alvarado, MN, Arnold (Judith) Jordan of Kenmare, ND, Stephen (Carrie) Jordan of Bismarck, ND, Mickey Jordan of Dickinson, ND, Randy (Jody) Jordan of Stillwater, MN, Brenda Rampy of Richardson, TX, and Kevin (Tara) Jordan of Little Falls, MN; 25 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Lowell “Pete” (Karen) Jordan of Bagley, MN, Fern Sills of Eagle Point, OR, and Beatrice Hanson Ricken of Round Lake Beach, IL.

Elmer was preceded in death by his wife Mabel, grandson Chad Jordan, son-in-law James Platz, daughter-in-law Virginia Jordan, and siblings Quintin, Henry, Edward, Mildred, Lois, Viola, and William.

Funeral services will be on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Langdon, ND.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Langdon, ND with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m.. Visitation will also take place for one hour prior to service time on Monday.

INTERMENT: Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, ND