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dear friends, some of you may already be aware of the passing away this morning of John Jordan
I just got the news, and am sitting here thinking of all the people who knew, respected and cared for this wonderful craftsman, signwriter and proud letterhead
Jordo was always full of everything that letterheads stands for... pride of workmanship, love of the art of making signs, ready at a moments notice to share any and all knowledge with others
Jordo will be missed... thought of often... and above all never able to be replaced
today ends an era
cheers mate...
with repsect gail
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[ November 13, 2006, 07:32 PM: Message edited by: Gail & Dave Beattie ]
-------------------- Gail & Dave Hervey Bay Qld Australia
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John Jordan was a delight to know. His work certainly was a huge inspiration. Of the many things I think of when I think of John, I will remember his PASSION for our craft and life in general.
Although short in stature he was a GIANT of a man! He was always up to something fun... my kind of fellow. I still grin when I think of the outrageous costume he had in Mazeppa... the little shiek from down under.
My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and many, many friends the world over.
I will truly miss him.
-grampa dan
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-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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I just got around to framing and matting Kelly's painting of John and will always remember him fondly when I look at it.
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John will be greatly missed. He was one of those folks that you just liked to be around. His love of the craft was evident and he always was willing to share his enthusiasm with other (especially the ladies).
Some individuals leave a void that cannot be filled - John was one of those. Thankfully, he left behind a lot of people who benefited from his vast knowledge. He was a great example for the rest of us to always be eager to share what we know.
And also thankfully, he slipped away in his sleep. Peace to you friend.
Please let me say one more time - for those that you love, let them know now before it's too late. Let the flowers be for the living.
-------------------- Chapman Sign Studio Temple, Texas chapmanstudio@sbcglobal.net Posts: 6306 | From: Temple, Texas, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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oh no...i'm so sad! i'm so grateful i got to spend time with him!! i have some great pictures of him and i that i will treasure forever. what an honor to have one of the masters teach me about glass gilding. a splendid life he lead! going in his sleep was the only comfort i could think of. you will be greatly missed indeed!
-------------------- Karyn Bush Simply Not Ordinary, LLC Bartlett, NH 603-383-9955 www.snosigns.com info@snosigns.com Posts: 3516 | From: Bartlett, NH USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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I'm shocked. I've had the chance to meet and talk with him at a few meets. Always a hoot to be around. Sincerest condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Stevo
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Ah man that is sad news! I just 'im-ed' him the other day and was joking with him by calling him "Juan Jordan" he replied in spanish and signed off as Juan Jordan. Wish I had it on email. I remember a few good times with him from Mazeppa, to Jacksonville, Il. I had a few beers and the night was still going so I went to his and Mike Meyers room in the doom. I was talking to Mike and John woke up, and says "who let the damn Mexican in here!" But of course he was only joking. He was a character, but he was also a really great guy! And one of the best Sign writer, painter, gold leaf guy I ever got to meet. In Mazeppa, I remember him telling me if I was with a coule of people how to ask for a beer if ever in Australia. "Crack a Tinny would ya? My condolenses to the Jordan family. Yes he'll be missed...
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Shocked! and so sad. I met John for the first time last year in Scotland- He had a profound effect on me and my work, and I was proud to of known him, if only for a short while.
Sincere condolences to Family and all who knew and loved him.
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We just got off the phone with John's Son Paul. He was hoping to reach a few people before the news broke here in Letterville. We're trying to get in touch with Mike Meyer so Paul can call him, but are unable to track down a current number. If you can help, please email steve@letterhead.com or call us at 714-521-4810.
We're in shock. I just talked with Jordo the day before yesterday. He was feeling great and excited about Kelly's Meet next year. The details of his passing are slightly different than reported, but let's wait until Paul posts.
It's a sad day, but we all have lots of fond memories of time spent with Jordo. He'll live on in our hearts as a wonderful Father, Teacher and Friend.
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I am at a loss for words. John was one heck of good guy. The Craft lost a good one.
My condolenses to the family.
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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No offense to any of you guys but John was my favorite letterhead. The man was always smiling, never complaining, always had a joke in his pocket ready to relief any bad time!
I was looking forward to Moncton meet to meet with him again.
He is one of the reason I think life is so good...well maybe not everyday.
My sincere condolence to his family and everybody that knew him.
Let's never forget that smile.
-------------------- Pierre Tardif P. Tardif Inc. 1006 boul. PIE-XI sud Val-Belair QC. Canada G3K 1L2 418-847-4089 pierre@ptardif.com Posts: 800 | From: Quebec city | Registered: Aug 2002
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Just got off the phone from Paul. Things are still a little up in the air at tne moment. He's trying to call as many people as he can, but he doesn't have all the answers just yet. He said he'll put up a post as soon as possible to let folk know what happened and the agenda for the next week or so.
I'll miss the old bugger.
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It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of my Father, John Jordan. Dad was 76 years young. It seems like he was taking himself to the hospital, as he was found at the wheel of his car by the side of the road at about 4.30am this morning. There had been no warning of this happening as he appeared to be in good health.
He devoted his life to the craft of Signwriting and was actively involved in promoting and teaching skills that he vowed "should never be lost". Thank you to all who have passed on there condolances. He will be sadly missed by all.
-------------------- Paul Jordan Jordan Signs http://jordansigns.com.au paul@jordansigns.com.au Australia "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing" George Bernard Shaw, I think. Posts: 166 | From: Caringbah, N.S.W., Australia | Registered: Nov 1999
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Sad day indeed! Had the pleasure to meet John on two different occasions. God bless him and my sincerest condolences to the family..
-------------------- Mario G. Lafreniere (Fergie) J&N Signs Winter did show up! Posts: 1257 | From: Chapleau, Ontario | Registered: Jun 1999
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My deepest condolences to Paul and the rest of his family. I'm blessed to have known John, and glad to have been in close contact with him in the last weeks. What a trip we were planning!
Thank you for sharing your Pot of Gold, John, my heart is heavy, but I know the future will hold many memories that bring a smile to my face, just as your teasing always did. My life is richer for your friendship and I thank you.
-------------------- “Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?” -Winnie the Pooh & A.A. Milne
Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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What a shock to hear of John's passing. I still have very fond memories of sharing John's company on the drive down to the Napier meet only last month. He will be remembered as one of "Life's Charactors"
-------------------- Norman Biss aka KiwiNorm Living and working in one of the best countries on earth... Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand norman.biss@gmail.com Posts: 141 | From: Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | Registered: Nov 1998
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I never met John, but from the posts I've read and the pictures I've seen, Heaven must certainly be a better place with John there. My sincere condolances to his family and his many friends. May the Good Lord Bless you and keep you in the palm of his hands.
-------------------- Donald Miner ABCO Wholesale Neon 1168 Red Hill Creek Dobson, NC Posts: 842 | From: North Carolina | Registered: Apr 2006
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How sudden and unexpected, and so very sad. John was a wealth of knowledge, never afraid to speak his mind and share what he knew...even if maybe sometimes I didn't want to listen!
He also had a very sturdy knee for such a small man, and I sat on it many times. Who am I going to tease now? Someday on some golden shore maybe he and I will share a shandy.
John really showed us all how to fill that "dash" between our birth and death dates. In a very dashing way! He will be missed. Paul, Scott, and all the family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I feel like I know your whole clan from all his stories and pictures, and John was one of our family as well.
Love....Jill
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I join you all in conveying my sincere condolences to Paul, Scott and their families. It is indeed a sad day as a Letterhead. John's one of a kind...never to be matched...so much to share. He'd probably say "Get on with it Dunc, if you learned something from me, make sure you pass it on to someone else". I certainly will John, thanks.
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Oh, how sad! I really wanted to meet him. I have his image on my wall in the hall just outside of my studio (thanks to Kelly). My condolences to his family and close friends. His presence will be missed by us all.
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What a very sad day.Our sympathy's go to Paul and family.I met John at Pierre's meet where he spoke with my two sons.They were in ah with what the man said.Fly with the angles John.
-------------------- Randall Campbell Randy's Graphics, 420 Fairfield N. Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 2857 | From: Hamilton Ontario Canada | Registered: Jan 2002
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Very sad to hear this news. Fond memories will live on for many years. My condolences to you, Paul, and your son, the Men in the Corner at Mazeppa.
John
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In Nanaimo I carried around a smiley face bundled up in a blanket and posed with John. He joked it was our love child. LOL Someone must have a shot of that somewhere.
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Kay and I are deeply sadened. We spent time with Jon at Mezeppa and again at Jacksonville Il. last year. He was a wonderful person and a fantastic lettehead. Our sympathies to his family. We will miss him.
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Sad news indeed, my condolences to the family...
-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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What a shock! Seems like just yesterday when I was having breakfast with John in Scotland. I have many fond memories, my heart is heavy. Condolences to Paul, Scott and the rest of the family. John was a wonderful craftsman and epitomized letterheads. Judy
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I'm absolutely gutted at John's passing. The man was more than a friend - he was a gifted craftsman, excellent joker, (even if they were always about sheep) a regular at Letterheads in NZ since the early days, in fact he was a bloody legend.
I'll miss him terribly as will others in NZ.
To Paul, Vicky, Brian, Scott and families, our thoughts are with you in these sad times.
What the hell are we going to do without him?
-------------------- THE NEW ZEALAND SIGN & DISPLAY ASSOCIATION (INC). Brian Fairchild Secretary P O Box 77 Albany North Shore City 0755 New Zealand email: nzsda@clear.net.nz Web: www.signs.org.nz Telephone +64 9 473 9109 Mobile 027 490 9253 Posts: 7 | From: North Shore City, Auckland, New Zealand | Registered: Jun 2000
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