Obituary of David Balch Jordan

David Balch Jordan, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice House on October 22, 2015. He was married for 45 years to Betty (Jenkins) Jordan, who died in 1997, and he is survived by his wife, Anne (Relich) Jordan of Port Charlotte, FL. He is also survived by his children: Sharon Potter of Haverhill, MA, David Jordan of Atkinson, NH; his grandchildren, Deborah Potter, Hannah Potter and Sarah Potter, all of Haverhill, MA; Brett Jordan of Methuen, MA, and Anna Poll and her husband Bernardes Poll of Ft. Meade, MD; as well as two great granddaughters, Ryleigh and Quinn Geezil. Also surviving him are numerous stepchildren. His stepdaughters, Donna Causey and Sandra Relich, both of Port Charlotte, FL regularly provided love and support that he appreciated greatly during the past few years. He was predeceased by his brother Dana and his wife Edith Jordan, his brother, Robert and his wife, Pat; and his sister, Polly Esty. He leaves many nieces and nephews. He was a draftsman for GE during World War II, and after the war he built homes in Topsfield, MA and surrounding towns. He continued in construction and installed specialty ceilings for many years until his retirement in 1988. He was a resident of Topsfield, MA for 63 years. He came from a family whose roots were set in Topsfield and the North Shore since colonial times. During the 1960s he served as a volunteer firefighter, and during the 1970s he was on the Board of Assessors. As a very special dad, he created opportunities and family memories of camping, fishing, sailing and skiing. His independent Yankee spirit made him a willing helper but a reluctant receiver. He and his wife, Betty, retired to Port Charlotte, FL in 1988 to fulfill his lifelong desire to live in FL. He was blessed with a 27-year retirement most of which was spent with his second wife, Anne, whom he married in 2000. He enjoyed reading, painting, woodcarving, and golf. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery in Topsfield, MA will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238, or to one's favorite charity. Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery are in charge of arrangements. Pay respects at www.charlottememorial.com