Goodbye my friend....John Jordan passes

Kelly Thorson · Post by **Kelly Thorson** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:53 pm

I received a phone call from Paul Jordan today. It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you of the passing of a dear friend John Jordan last night. May he be gilding the gates of heaven as we speak.
Kelly

John Studden · Post by **John Studden** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:22 pm

I am very sad to hear the news of John Jordan's death, he was a great guy with a lot of warmth & knowledge that he loved to share....glad to have known him & to have shared a few pints, we last saw him in Scotland. This man cannot be replaced, our respects to his family.

Patrick Mackle · Post by **Patrick Mackle** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:34 pm

Sad news indeed. Sad for all who knew him. Glad that I had the opportunity to meet him and see in how high a regard he was spoken of by his fellow sign people. His reputation truely proceeded him, and I was not disappointed. No greater affect can a man leave in his travelings on this earth. A wealth of knowledge and skill that I watched him share at the "Tickle" in Scotland. Treasure the best, while we have them.
Pat

Wayne Osborne · Post by **Wayne Osborne** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:05 pm

So sad. I met John for the first time last year in Scotland- He had a profound effect on me and my work, and I was proud to of known him, if only for a short while.
Its true that a library burns everytime a genius like John passes... What a joy it is that he shared all that knowledge.

Sincere condolences to Family and all who knew and loved him.

Tony Segale · Post by **Tony Segale** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:25 pm

Sad news indeed, my condolences to his family.
John will be truly missed, and I'm sorry our paths kept missing this last year.
An honor to know you, John.

Kent Smith · Post by **Kent Smith** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:05 pm

John was a teacher, humanist, philosopher, mentor, friend and international treasure. We will miss him sefishly but we will keep great memories in our hearts. So glad he was at the museum this summer.

DAVE SMITH · Post by **DAVE SMITH** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:33 pm

I also had alot of good times with John, He always was a bundle of laughs and always taking the mick!. We shared a room in 2004 for the Conclave at Valencia Signs .I could'nt get to sleep because of his loud snoring. Every morning for a week he was the first up and was making tea for Haydn and myself . I will miss him at the meets.
Rest in Peace John..........

Dave

Kelly Thorson · Post by **Kelly Thorson** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:32 pm

Reminiscing is happening all around the world. Emails are flying, phones are ringing, friends are sharing stories, tears and laughter. What a character! I doubt there was ever a Letterhead that attended as many meets or met as many people. John was looking so forward to coming to Moose Jaw and I was so excited at the opportunity to have a couple of weeks of private tutoring from the best. He will be there in the hearts and thoughts of so many.
If any one has pictures or stories they are willing to share we will be putting together a tribute to him in lieu of the Glass Class he was to lead. Part of that will be a digital presentation so any pictures of either John or his work would be greatly appreciated. You can email them to me at ktg@sasktel.net. Please send them in the highest resolution you can. Although it is early, I suspect many of you will have those pictures and thoughts on hand right now.
If anyone wants a copy of it for their meet or private use I will be happy to share. We'll do it up right.

Duncan Wilkie · Post by **Duncan Wilkie** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:11 am

I already sent this to Kelly.
I like the effect of the light looking like a rainbow, with that treasure of a man at the end of it.

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:35 pm

What a great guy.I feel fortunate to have had the pleasure of his company for three days.
I was able to meet John at the conclave.Being in the same room when all the excitment started over this guy useing a little BRUSH to take off his gold.Within minutes there was this big group of people that where just blown away by his tecnique.Funny how it's those little moments we carry with us forever of those special people we meet.
If anyone would like to send me some photos and a story about John I would be happy to post it Ghost town signs.

http://www.ghosttownsigns.com/ghosttown ... tTown.html

E-mail me @ roderick@customglasssigns.com

Roderick

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:36 pm

What a great guy.I feel fortunate to have had the pleasure of his company for three days.
I was able to meet John at the conclave.Being in the same room when all the excitment started over this guy useing a little BRUSH to take off his gold.Within minutes there was this big group of people that where just blown away by his tecnique.Funny how it's those little moments we carry with us forever of those special people we meet.
If anyone would like to send me some photos and a story about John I would be happy to post it Ghost town signs.

http://www.ghosttownsigns.com/ghosttown ... tTown.html

E-mail me @ roderick@customglasssigns.com

Roderick

Goodbye my friend....John Jordan passes

Goodbye my friend....John Jordan passes

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