Stephen Jordan

Stephen "Steve" "Jordan died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on February 6th 2021 in Rochester, New Hampshire at the age of 71. Steve is survived by his children Stephen of Raleigh, North Carolina and Marisa of Denver, Colorado, his mother Joyce Jordan of Newport, New Hampshire, his sister Sharon Pliska of North Hampton, Massachusetts, and his brother and sister in-law Jerry and Carolanne Jordan of Avon Park, Florida.  He is preceded in death by his father Wilfred "Bill" Jordan of Keene, New Hampshire. Steve was born on June 30th 1949 in Keene, New Hampshire to Joyce and Bill Jordan. He grew up in Keene and was a letterman in football. His mother described him as a heck of a little football player and made him red flannel hash often. He spent the majority of his adult life in Grantham, New Hampshire where he did everything from working at the town general store, "Reney's", owned and operated his own hardware store, "Jordan and Sons", was a multi-term Town Selectman, and was a lieutenant  on the Grantham Volunteer Fire Department. As time passed Steve settled into raising his children and working on the house he built, all while working for 20 years at Sears in West Lebanon in the tool department. Later in life he moved to Rochester, New Hampshire where he continued to work slinging wrenches and grills while traveling often between Colorado and North Carolina. Steve was never happier than on a long trip to visit his daughter who would often make him hike and eat organic in between trips to Taos, New Mexico, Crested Butte and Idaho Springs, Colorado. Steve was also deeply passionate about collecting antiques and was known as a local expert on tobacco tins and Maxfield Parish artwork. He was at his most content when hunting for the next big find on his many antiquing adventures with his mother, sister, and brother. Steve was/is known for his incredible kindness. Kindness in a way that is rare by modern standards. Steve's kindness was one of selflessness. He was quick to always lend a hand and would do anything for his family, especially his children, siblings, and mother. Steve was a "good guy" in the purest, most honest, sense of the word. He is dearly missed by his family, but his sense of kindness will live long after in the hearts that knew him. Due to COVID there will be no service as the family is planning a small celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Year Up at yearup.org/donate.