Elaine J. Jordan of Tucson, Arizona passed October 20, 2017. Elaine was born December 29, 1956 to the late Ruth Wallace and Ralph L. Jordan. The youngest of three children, Elaine graduated Valedictorian from Cambridge Central School in 1975. She continued her education obtaining two Associate Degrees from Adirondack Community College, a Bachelors from SUNY Buffalo and a Master of Science Degree from John’s Hopkins, graduating Magnum Cum Laude. 

Elaine spent 30 years working for McCormick Spices in Baltimore, Maryland as a Process Improvement Engineer. Elaine loved her McCormick family and served on the Multiple Management Board. She loved her family and friends and was a true inspiration with her genuine heart, sweet spirit and radiant smile. 

Elaine was pre-deceased by her parents and brother Edwin F. Jordan. Survivors are her spouse of 14 years Neta Clayton, her Mother-in-law Helen Crain, sister Betty Young (Perry), niece Jennifer Jordan Hirsh (Mark Sheen), Jennifer’s children Edwin and Kassidy, nephew Michael W. Jordan (Kristina), their children Christopher and Cole, her Uncle Richard Wallace (Elinor), many cousins and innumerable friends.

 
Memorial services will be held November 17th at 5pm at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made in Elaine Jordan's name to Gifford's Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence to: https://giffordslawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/38759-giffords-law-center-to-prevent-gun-violence.