Sharon “Sherry” Lee White Jordan, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Mapleton, Utah, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on Nov. 14, 1960, in Salisbury, Maryland, the daughter of the late Virginia Lee Lambert and Southey White.
Mrs. Jordan enjoyed her younger years living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, spending time with friends on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland. In her teens and in high school, she moved to Seattle, Washington, to live with her uncle and aunt, Dale and Bonnie Lambert.
She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington, one of the premier high schools in the city. In 1977, her mother joined her in Seattle, Washington. She went to Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, and after graduation continued her education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she earned her bachelor of arts degree. There she met her first husband, Mack Owens.
After many years in a variety of different positions, she later returned to BYU, earning her master’s degree in teaching. She worked for several years, teaching at the elementary school level for the Everett Public Schools. During this time while teaching, she met her second husband, Don Jordan, the love of her life. They had a home for many years in Edmonds, Washington, until her husband’s passing, and then with her mother before moving to Mapleton, Utah.
She was a devoted cat mom to several cats over the years, and a generous aunt and cousin to those closest to her. She loved spending time at the ocean, especially Cannon Beach, Oregon, going to brunch with friends, joining her husband while he “treasure hunted” at yard sales, or going for long drives. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many important callings within the church.
Surviving are half brothers, Gary and Jerry; many beloved nephews and nieces; an uncle, Dale Lambert of Seattle, Washington; aunts, Madeline Hoover and Mary Jane Santelli, both of Franklin; and many cousins, all who love and miss her.
She was also preceded in death by two half brothers. James Ryan (Dewey) and William “Bill” Ryan (Dewey); and a half sister Peggy Ryan.
Per her wishes she was cremated with her ashes released into the Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City, Maryland.
Special thanks go to Jerry, Cheri, Jared, and Emily Emerick for their special care and attention to Mrs. Jordan in her hours of need.
