Ruth M Jordan

Born on August 31, 1929, in Centreville, Michigan, Ruth was the last surviving of seven children born to Eva and John Elmo Ford.

On February 17, 1948, Ruth married Glen A. Jordan. He preceded her in death exactly 14 years earlier, on August 28, 2012, after 64 wonderful years of marriage.

Ruth retired from Delco Electronics after 30 years, where she worked alongside many of her most cherished friends. Following her retirement, she volunteered for many years at St. Joseph and Howard Community Hospitals. She enjoyed reading and watching Wheel of Fortune until her vision was taken by macular degeneration. Above all, Ruth cherished spending time with her family, who brought her the greatest joy.

Those left to carry on Ruth’s legacy include her daughter, Teckla (Rick) Willoughby of Russiaville; grandchildren Tristy Wheeler of Lapel, Julie Willoughby and Amy Bortman of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Brian (Julie Smith) Glandon of Syracuse, Shawn (Rashelle) Bolinger of Fort Myers, Florida, Angel Knecht of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, and Jeremy Maikrzek of Houghton Lake, Michigan. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Carol Ford of Carnesville, Georgia; son-in-law, Gary Maikrzek of Houghton Lake, Michigan; 15 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; her husband, Glen; her daughters, Tina Bolinger and Beckie Maikrzek; her granddaughters, Erica Vollmers and Jessica Clements; and countless dear friends.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Compassus Hospice, especially “Preacher Man” Alan Rollins, for guiding Ruth through her final journey. Special thanks are also extended to the staff at The Crossings at Kokomo for the compassionate care they provided during Ruth’s time with them.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ruth’s life and honor her final wishes on Tuesday, September 1, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo.

Entombment, where Ruth will be reunited with Glen, will follow immediately afterward at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2097 W. Alto Road, Kokomo.