White Pines, CA…Glenwood (Glen) Lorin Jordan, 92, of White Pines, California, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 13, 2016. He was born May 11, 1923, to parents Andrew F. and Kate (Reister) Jordan of Melones, CA. Glen was a fourth generation resident of Calaveras County. During his teenage years, Glen worked in his father’s butcher shops located in Altaville, Angels Camp, and Arnold. In 1942, he joined the US Army and fought in both France and Germany during WWII as part of the 13th Armored Division. After completion of his honorable service in the military, Glen returned to Calaveras County where he met and married the love of his life, Annabelle James, in 1949. Glen worked for Blagen Lumber Company and then went on to work for the California Department of Forestry, where he was employed until his retirement in 1982.

Glen is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Annabelle, his four children and their spouses; Jim and Esther Jordan of Angels Camp, Tone and Janet Jordan of Avery, Tim and Linda Jordan of Yuba City, Tami (Jordan) and Ron Ruisi of Arnold, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Glen was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Jordan, and sister, Evelyn (Jordan) Lompa.

Memorial service to be held at Independence Hall (1445 Blagen Road) in White Pines, CA, on January 30, 2016, at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in memory of Glen Jordan to Operation Mend, care of Ric Ryan, PO Box 1674, Murphys, CA 95247.