David Lee Jordan was born Nov. 28, 1948, in Goodland, Kan., to Floyd M. and Esther L. (Samuell) Jordan. He returned to his Heavenly Father on March 31, 2008.

He spent his youth in Salt Lake City, Utah, Star Valley, Wyo., and Oak Harbor. He enlisted in the Army after school and served proudly during the Vietnam conflict. He spent several years at North Pole, Alaska, before returning to Whidbey after the death of his wife Cindy. He was also preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Esther, and a sister Debra Jo Ward.

He is survived by his children, Bryon Jordan, Dawn Jordan of Washington state, Stephanie Jordan, Betsy Jordan, Floyd Jordan, and Emily Jordan of Alaska, his sister Mary L (Clinton) Dunn of Dayton, Idaho, brother Randy Alan Jordan of Oak Harbor and eight grandchildren. He was know for his wit and humor and will be missed by his family and all who knew him.