Ruth C. Jordan
(May 22, 1923 - January 7, 2011)

Ruth C. Jordan, 87, passed away peacefully January 7, 2011 at her home in Logan, Utah. She was born in Crown City, Ohio on May 22, 1923, the first child of Arlie Lillian Sims Collins and Millard F. (Bill) Collins. She was petite from the start but her spirit was strong. As her family grew and her mother took a job as an LPN during the depression, Ruth, at age 12, became the chief caretaker for her three siblings: Agnes Deaton (deceased), Leslie Collins (deceased) and Elsie Linville (deceased).
In May, 1941 Ruth was a member of the first graduating class of Huntington East High School. While there she met Harold William Jordan. They married in July of 1942 and were together for 68 years. She is survived by her husband, Harold; 3 children, Bill Jordan (Judy Robertson), Sue Jordan McWhorter (James) and Mike Jordan (Lucy Adkins); five grandchildren: Amanda Austin (Kelsey), Sarah McCallister (Davey), Michelle Morgan (Brandon), Robert McWhorter (Vita), and Brook McWhorter (Catherine); and three great grandchildren, Elizabeth Grace Morgan, Jordan McWhorter, and Luke Austin.
During the years when her children were growing up, Ruth was well known for cooking fabulous meals for large groups and always having plenty when extra folks showed up to join them.
Ruth was a longtime member of First Guyandotte Baptist Church where she held many jobs. She was church secretary for many years and taught Sunday School until she was 80 years old. Her testimony for Christ was strong and she was loved by many. She always visited shut-ins and people who were ill, cheering them with her sweet smile and kind words. One of her favorite activities was crocheting and many church members received baby blankets made by her hands. She won awards for her sewing abilities for dressing dolls for the Salvation Army Christmas drive. Ruth also made many of Sue's dresses with matching outfits for her dolls. Starting at the age of 68, Ruth made quilts for all her children and grandchildren before her memory slipped and she was unable to follow the patterns.
For 25 years Ruth and Harold ran Jordan Services, an office repair company in Huntington. She was the office manager and they spent every day side by side. After retiring, they began to travel to Ninth Infantry reunions to catch up with Harold's former Army cohorts. Ruth was Ladies Auxiliary chaplain and always made items to auction for the support of disabled military personnel.
As Ruth's health declined and her dementia increased, she began to receive home health care from Access Home Health and Hospice. During the last two years of her life, those young CNAs and the nursing staff became part of the Jordan family. They took wonderful care of Ruth right to the end and they grew to love her very much. Our thanks to all of you.
Ruth is returning to Huntington, WV for her funeral and burial. The viewing will be held Thursday, January 13th from 6-8 PM and the Memorial service will be January 14th at 2:00 PM. Both will be held at Chapman's Mortuary in Huntington.
An open house and celebration of her life will also be held in Logan, Utah at Williamsburg Retirement Community on February 7, 2011 from 6-8 PM.