Myrna A. Jordan

Mass of Christian Burial for Myrna A. Jordan, 85, of Canton, will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, celebrating. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery will follow. Myrna passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 27, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Contributions in her memory may be made to United Helpers Maplewood Activities Fund or to St. Mary’s Church of Canton.

Myrna was born March 13, 1931 in Morley, the oldest of five children, to John and Marian (Jones) Jordan. She was raised on her parents’ dairy farm. Myrna graduated from Canton High School in 1948 and from Canton ATI in 1950 with degree in Secretarial Science. Myrna worked as a secretary for Dompnier & Leonard Insurance Company for several years. She later retired due to health concerns and lived on her family’s farm. She enjoyed embroidery, knitting, crossword puzzles, reading and caring for her family, her parents, four siblings, 16 nieces and nephews and 32 great-nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly. They all knew who had the candy.

Myrna leaves behind three sisters, Joan Newman of Canton; Diane (Lloyd) Cunningham of Lake Odessa, MI and Rebecca (Christopher) O’Brian of Lisbon and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Jordan. Myrna is predeceased by her parents John and Marian; a brother, William Jordan; a brother-in-law, Jack Newman and a niece, Denise Newman Paquette.

Myrna overcame many obstacles in her life. She was an inspiring person who was always determined to persevere no matter how difficult the task.

She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by everyone at the Maplewood Campus, where she has happily lived for the past 11 years. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Maplewood and Hospice for being Myrna’s second family; for the love, support and friendship they offered her.

To view her online obituary and share a memory or condolence with Myrna’s family, please visit www.olearyfuneralservice.com. The O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton is serving the family of Myrna Jordan. 

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