Obituary for George Marshall “Mike” Jordan, Jr.
George Marshall “Mike” Jordan, Jr.
Saginaw, Michigan.
George Marshall (Mike) Jordan, Jr. was born in the family home on Judson Street, in Pontiac, Michigan on April 2, 1927. He walked on to meet his predeceased mother, Emily E. (Morrow), father, George Marshall, brothers Richard, and William, and grandson, Ryan Grinnell. He died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 5, 2023 with his wife, Roberta, by his side.
Mike grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan. He attended grade school in Lake Orion, and high school at Assumption College High School in Windsor, Ontario and St. Michael’s High School in Pontiac, Michigan. He received his high school diploma in absentia while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Mike held Honorable discharges from both the U.S. Army Air Corps, and the U.S. Navy. He served as a landing craft operator in the Philippine Islands at the time of his discharge. He married his high school girlfriend, Roberta M. Ohngren, on February 12, 1949 while attending Michigan State College.
He is survived by his wife Roberta and their children, Michael R. Jordan, M.D. (Caryl Bjorseth, M.D.) of Macedon, NY; Sue Jordan (Marty) Smith of Canton, MI; Shelley Jordan (Sam) Ecker of Avon, CO; Kathleen A. (Jack) Loynes of Onekama, MI; A. Jane (Tim) Dijak of Saginaw, MI. In addition to his 5 children, he has 15 grandchildren, Larissa, Mark, Andrew and Allison Jordan; Marty and Kevin Smith, Erin (Chris) Pell; Jordan Grinnell, Kara (Chris) Akers; James (Crystal) Mulholland, Kelly (Alex) Ward; Mary and Matt Dijak, Claire (Shaughn) Handley, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Mike graduated from Michigan State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1951, and briefly attended Wayne State Law School. He worked for Federal Life & Casualty Co, Equitable Life, and owned/operated a small grocery store/party store in Clare, Michigan before becoming associated with Michigan Bell Telephone Co., in 1955. He retired from Michigan Bell Ameritech in 1985 on his 30th service anniversary date. Mike was Outstate Operations Manager for Michigan Bell’s Information Systems Dept. when he retired.
He and Roberta moved to Rogers City, Michigan upon retirement and spent his winters in St. Augustine, Florida for many years. He enjoyed his family and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and was always ready for a game of golf. Mike was involved with the Presque Isle Economic Development Corp, and served on the Board of Directors for Rogers City Country Club. He was a life member of the BPOE, and Elder in the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and a member of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Dominic’s Parish, Saginaw, MI and St. Ignatius Parish, Rogers City, MI.
Many thanks of appreciation go out to the dedicated caregivers and staff of Wellspring Assisted Living, Saginaw, and Wellspring Hospice.
Honoring Mr. Jordan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Liturgy will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023 at St Dominic Parish- St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn St, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. Steven Gavit will officiate with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #439. Entombment of cremains will take place in Great Lake National Cemetery on Tuesday. Friends may visit at the church where the family will be present on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. Dominic Parish or St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rogers City.
Saginaw, Michigan.
George Marshall (Mike) Jordan, Jr. was born in the family home on Judson Street, in Pontiac, Michigan on April 2, 1927. He walked on to meet his predeceased mother, Emily E. (Morrow), father, George Marshall, brothers Richard, and William, and grandson, Ryan Grinnell. He died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 5, 2023 with his wife, Roberta, by his side.
Mike grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan. He attended grade school in Lake Orion, and high school at Assumption College High School in Windsor, Ontario and St. Michael’s High School in Pontiac, Michigan. He received his high school diploma in absentia while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Mike held Honorable discharges from both the U.S. Army Air Corps, and the U.S. Navy. He served as a landing craft operator in the Philippine Islands at the time of his discharge. He married his high school girlfriend, Roberta M. Ohngren, on February 12, 1949 while attending Michigan State College.
He is survived by his wife Roberta and their children, Michael R. Jordan, M.D. (Caryl Bjorseth, M.D.) of Macedon, NY; Sue Jordan (Marty) Smith of Canton, MI; Shelley Jordan (Sam) Ecker of Avon, CO; Kathleen A. (Jack) Loynes of Onekama, MI; A. Jane (Tim) Dijak of Saginaw, MI. In addition to his 5 children, he has 15 grandchildren, Larissa, Mark, Andrew and Allison Jordan; Marty and Kevin Smith, Erin (Chris) Pell; Jordan Grinnell, Kara (Chris) Akers; James (Crystal) Mulholland, Kelly (Alex) Ward; Mary and Matt Dijak, Claire (Shaughn) Handley, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Mike graduated from Michigan State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1951, and briefly attended Wayne State Law School. He worked for Federal Life & Casualty Co, Equitable Life, and owned/operated a small grocery store/party store in Clare, Michigan before becoming associated with Michigan Bell Telephone Co., in 1955. He retired from Michigan Bell Ameritech in 1985 on his 30th service anniversary date. Mike was Outstate Operations Manager for Michigan Bell’s Information Systems Dept. when he retired.
He and Roberta moved to Rogers City, Michigan upon retirement and spent his winters in St. Augustine, Florida for many years. He enjoyed his family and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and was always ready for a game of golf. Mike was involved with the Presque Isle Economic Development Corp, and served on the Board of Directors for Rogers City Country Club. He was a life member of the BPOE, and Elder in the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and a member of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Dominic’s Parish, Saginaw, MI and St. Ignatius Parish, Rogers City, MI.
Many thanks of appreciation go out to the dedicated caregivers and staff of Wellspring Assisted Living, Saginaw, and Wellspring Hospice.
Honoring Mr. Jordan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Liturgy will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023 at St Dominic Parish- St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn St, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. Steven Gavit will officiate with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #439. Entombment of cremains will take place in Great Lake National Cemetery on Tuesday. Friends may visit at the church where the family will be present on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. Dominic Parish or St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rogers City.