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BOARDMAN - William Robert Jordan, 81, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in the loving care of Hospice House in Poland.
Bill was born on May 25, 1945, in Salem, and is the son of the late William P. and Ruth Gregory Jordan.
He was a 1963 graduate of East Palestine High School and received his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University in education. Bill continued his education and received a master's degree in science education and a master's degree from Westminster College in counseling. He attended numerous summer U.S. National Science Foundation research programs that were held at Cornell, USC and Lamar, where he was fortunate to meet renowned scientists.
Bill retired from the Mahoning County Joint Vocational School as the Job Placement Director. He enjoyed connecting his students with the right employer.
He highlighted his family vacations on a large U.S. map that is proudly displayed in their home. He was a longtime member of Boardman United Methodist Church.
He loved to golf and traveled to Florida every winter to enjoy his favorite pastime with family and friends.
Bill married Karen Steber on Aug. 20, 1966, and they shared 60 wonderful years together.
He will be dearly missed by his family: his daughter, Kimberly (Hal) Burch; his son, Bradley Jordan; his five grandchildren, Tyler, Colin, Rowan, Timothy and Tatum; his sister, Carolyn Hecking; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Marguerite Zeh.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PL, Memphis, TN 38105, or by visiting www.stjude.org, in Bill's name.
Professional arrangements were entrusted to Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.
Family and friends may view obituaries and send condolences; visit www.higgins-reardon.com.
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