So many memories, hard to choose. Hillary was my program buddy, my temple buddy, and someone who supported my career as a pianist and teacher. She was selfless, caring, and always loving. She went for her goals with gusto and perseverance. 

She enjoyed life.  I think I want to be more like Hill when I grow up. (I’m 75).

A tradition we shared for many years was Xmas dinner at my house. In pajamas. Jews at Xmas. 

Hillary forever claimed she was not a cook.  She turned vegan in 2018, I believe. The prior year I decided to make chili the entree, and, of course had to make both regular  and vegan chili’s. Last December I coaxed her to come to my house to make her own “damn” chili. 

Hers turned out spectacular. (Mine, on the other hand, and due to a faulty stockpot, was terrible and had to be remade the next day.)  Hillary donned an apron, followed directions to a “t”, sautéed her vegan meat, chopped her onions and peppers (red only, please), helped open countless cans of tomatoes and beans, and lovingly stirred her pot to perfection.  

She was, for all intents and purposes, a cook!

Matt, I still have a container of your Mom’s chili in my freezer. When you are ready, it is yours. 

I miss you sooooo much, Hill, my friend. 💜


Hillary and I worked together in the same department  at Logix for many years. We had a couple of things in common. Both of us were Beatle Fans and we were born 4 days apart  something Hillary always reminded me of, I was older than her. She would greet me as “hey old girl” which she could get away with because she had a wonderful sense of humor. Hillary was funny and made me laugh. One day at work she had been looking for something I can’t remember what it was and I offered to help. She told me that it would show up because she had just prayed to Saint Anthony for help. Needless to say I was a little surprised. She just laughed  and told me I should try it because it always worked for her. That year I bought her a statue of Saint Anthony which she kept on her desk. To this day when I pray to Saint Anthony I think of Hillary.  Rest In Peace Hillary ❤️ 

My cousin Hillary and I were born only one month apart and so we were contemporaries in time as well as family.  My father, Arthur, and her mother, Harriet, were brother and sister and we always found each other at family gatherings.  My memories see Hillary as always happy, playful, laughing and fun to be with.  

I was at her adult Bat Mitzvah.  It was a group event, and near the end of the service, all the women had a chance to give a short speech on the meaning of the service and their personal perspective.  When Hillary's turn came, instead of a speech, she sang a song!  It was funny and heartfelt and great entertainment.
The congregation went wild!  Afterward, I told her how much I enjoyed it and she confided how nervous she was.  I know it took a great deal of courage and confidence to do something like that. Many of us won't put ourselves out there in so public a way.  But there was much love in the congregation that day, and she was enthusiastically embraced for the total way she committed to celebrating such a wonderful event.  I was surprised and amazed that my cousin had that performance in her! 

Here is the last verse of the song she sang that day (to the tune of "When I'm 64):

What do I do now
How will I know
Where to go from here
Just take one step at a time
My path will unfold
So much beauty I will behold
I have the power I can decide
The woman I want to be
And now I know why I put on a show
When I'm sixty-three
Whoa

Whoa is right.  Hillary's Bat Mitzvah celebrated her path, her beauty and power and she used her voice to let us celebrate along with her.  I was lucky to be there and to have shared so much with my lovely cousin.

All my love to cousins Matt and Lloyd.  Sending you strength and peace. 


Cousin Marc



Hillary was one of my favorite Logix employees, always cheerful and ready to share a smile.  She improved the mood of the room just by walking in, and routinely made everyone feel better about themselves.  Just a very sweet lady, and she will be missed greatly.

My fondest memories of Hillary involve Halloween, and her talent for developing entertaining staff skits.  After identifying that talent, for a number of years, I asked Hillary to produce, write, and direct the Senior Management All Staff Halloween Skit.  She was a joy to work with in those skits, and despite Management’s complete lack of talent, she managed to make us look and sound far better than anyone thought possible.  Okay, maybe we didn’t look or sound good at all, but we certainly had a great time trying.

Thank you, Hillary, for your devotion to Logix members and staff, for your kindness and gentle nature, and for your friendship.



OBITUARY

Hillary Marla Jordan

24 February, 1952 – 31 July, 2020

Groman Eden Mortuary & Eden Memorial Park

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