Born on February 2, 1928
Departed this life May 13, 2012
Resided in Torrance, CA
Joan Roberta Jordan, a 50 year resident of Torrance, CA passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Mission Viejo, CA after a brief illness. Born in New York, Joan grew up on City Island, NY, then married James Martin Jordan and moved to California.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Jordan-Lascheck (Jay) of Costa Mesa, CA, son Gary (Kimberly), and grandchildren Ashley, Jeannette and Colin of Capistrano Beach, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband James.
Joan loved animals, travel, music, walking at the beach and going to the movies. She leaves behind friends across the country who will miss her spirit and joy of living. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), Best Friends Animal Society (www.bestfriends.org), or a charity of your choosing. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 2:00pm at Rice Mortuary in Torrance, CA.
