David "Randy" Jordan

Eliot, Maine - David "Randy" Jordan, 69, passed peacefully with grace on October 7, 2014 at Exeter Hospital. He had not been in pain, and was surrounded in a room full of people that loved him dearly and thought the world of him. Formerly of Exeter and Hampton, NH, Randy had only recently moved to Maine. Born and raised in Exeter, NH on August 17, 1945, the son of the late Gerard William Jordan and Mary Frances (Kudaruska) Jordan. One of the many ways that Randy was blessed was that he had the good fortune to be raised in a household full of loving Lithuanian women that doted on him. Besides his mother and grandmother, Christine Grigas Kudaruska, his beloved "Aunt Betty" Elizabeth Kudaruska showered him with love. Aunt Betty was like a second mother to him and his two sisters. Randy attended Exeter High School before joining the Air Force, serving from 1962 to 1966 he remained in the reserves until 1968. While in the Air Force, and home on leave, Randy went on a blind date that would lead him to the love of his life. Marrying in 1965, he and Audrey went on to share 50 years of marriage. Receiving an honorable discharge he left the service and went on to study court reporting at the Emery School in Boston, MA. After graduation Randy became an official reporter with the NH Legislature, working primarily with the House Appropriations Committee. His soon to be lifelong friend, Jim Connelly had made his way there not long before Randy, and took him under his wing showing him the ropes. By the mid 1970's Randy was sworn in as an official NH Superior Court Reporter, working the NH Circuit. His next venture was establishing David R. Jordan & Associates, a freelance court reporting firm in Exeter, NH, which continues to serve the legal community, taking depositions throughout the state of NH and beyond. Randy was well-accomplished and highly regarded in his field. He loved court reporting and was proud to have received his certificate as a Registered Merit Writer from the National Court Reporters' Association. With Randy, there was nothing more important than family, period. Although even if you weren't immediately related, if you needed shelter or support and came into the Jordan home you were taken in and treated like family, as many friends and relatives can attest to their extended stays with the family. Randy's heart like his hands, was as big as they come, and always open, always giving. He gave something of his specialness to everyone that was lucky enough to cross paths with him; always giving of himself, never asking or expecting anything in return. It was this very spirit of Loving kindness and generosity of soul that shone through him on all humanity. He had genuine warmth and a light within him that touched people in soft and gentle ways, even in the briefest encounters. Humble, unassuming, and unpretentious, people felt at ease in his presence and were moved by something that emanated from him. His nature was peaceful and calm, and Randy's compassion and kindness knew no bounds. An extraordinarily loving person not only with people, Randy loved all animals as much as he loved his family. Whether you were two-legged, four-legged, winged or what-have-you, if you had Randy on your side, you knew you were in the best hands. Aside from his devoted dogs, and cats, Randy took much pleasure in sitting quietly in his backyard sanctuary, observing the birds that he always fed, and other critters that he welcomed. A hobby-naturalist, he even liked to give the regulars names and keep mental tabs on the activity he saw, sharing it with his family if they were not on watch with him. Randy loved music and dancing, and this was one of the passions he and Audrey shared. He was especially fond of the music he grew up with: Doo-wop, Elvis, early rock-and-roll, and the blues, which he loved and always brought joy to him. Dancing is a great way to express joy, and the joy that was created from these two people coming together in life was also manifest on the dance floor. It was contagious watching these two swing, slide, and twirl in delight, you could not help but feel the love and jubilance between them. Though they never danced professionally, no one doubted their abilities, watching them win dance contests for fun. This love of music and dancing was shared with their children, who both count this as one of their most influential factors that helped to shape their own passions. Gracious, sincere, and thoughtful were his manners; Randy was charming and always a gentleman. As gentleman do, he always enjoyed a fine conversation, sharing views and opinions, always listening carefully to what the other person had to say, and always respecting differences of opinion. He could converse with anyone about state or national politics, this was one of his favorite things to do. If you didn't want to talk politics, he'd be happy to talk sports. An avid sports fan, Randy himself grew up playing baseball, basketball and football, which were some of his fondest childhood memories. Simple, yet deep; humble, yet remarkable, Randy was the rock of wisdom and love that held together his whole family. He was able to bring out the best in people, he brought out love. Randy leaves behind his wife, his soul mate, Audrey Jordan of Eliot; his son David J. Jordan and wife Jennie Olean-Jordan of Stratham, NH; daughter Heidi Jordan of Eliot; sisters, Joyce Jordan and Linda Jordan of Exeter; grandchildren, Sarah Gay, Danielle Olean; great-grandchildren, Kaya Norton and Clara Gay; and his devoted dog Rogue, as well as many nieces and nephews, and dearly treasured friendships. Visiting hours will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Remick and Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 12:00 PM in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Center for Wildlife, PO Box 620, Cape Neddick, ME 03902.

David "Randy" Jordan

August 17, 1945 - October 7, 2014