Florence C.H. Jordan, 98, formerly of Hobart and A.O. Fox Nursing Home of Oneonta, left this earthly life on May 17, 2024.
Florence, or often called Flossie, was born Aug. 4, 1925, to Garrett V. and Florence Cochrane in Peekskill.
In 1942 she graduated from Haldane Central School in Cold Springs. She then attended Chicago School of Nursing and received her LPN.
On Aug. 27, 1943, she married Kenneth W Hait, and was married to Ken for 41 years until his death in 1984. On May 29, 1991, she married Robert Jordan. She moved to Oneonta and lived with Bob until his death in July 2001. Later she moved to Mt. View Trailer Park on Southside Oneonta.
In Flossie’s early years, she worked at Stamford Bathgate Hospital with Dr. Sheeshly in the operating room for 10 years. From there she worked at South Kortright Central School as the school nurse and later became an LTA until retirement. After her husband Kenneth died, she became involved with the Hobart Emergency Squad serving six and a half years as an EMT.
She was a member of the Hobart Methodist Church, served on many committees and sang in the choir for over 50 years.
Flossie loved to entertain, loved the outdoors and camping. She loved all animals and always said “They all need to eat!” She loved her piano and singing. Most of all she loved her family, always interested in their activities and adventures. The grandchildren’s fondest memories were when they would go and stay with grandma and grandpa at the pond. Flossie loved to swim and in later years was an avid reader.
She was predeceased by her siblings James (Mildred) Cochrane, Garret V. (Dorothy) Cochrane Jr., Elizabeth (Frank) Nenna and Gertrude (Walter) Scholefield, daughters-in-law Trish Hait and Cindi Hait.
Surviving are her children Douglas Hait, Lawrence Hait, Beverly (John) Rockefeller and Ronald (Joanne) Hait; brother-in-law Herbert (Mary) Hait; sisters-in-law Vera Hait and Margie Hait; grandchildren Scott (Dawn) Hait, John (Angie) Hait, Randy (Monica) Hait, Kenneth (Kat) Hait, Shannon (Tom) Hait, Marcie (Chris) Stone, Larry Hait, Kimberly (Gary) Rockefeller, Kyle (Bonnie) Rockefeller and John (Heather) Hait; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Many Thanks to the A.O. Fox Memorial Nursing Home. She would often say “if she couldn’t be home, it wasn’t a bad place to be.” Special thanks to Anne and Dillon who tried to keep her entertained and her nails always polished, and her favorite Nurse Enrica who gave her the gentle care she needed. Most of all, her roommate Alma. Alma was always a good friend and helped her whenever she could.
Friends and relatives are invited to call from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Hobart United Methodist Church, Hobart, where a funeral service will be held at 2, followed by interment at Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart. A reception will follow at the Hobart UMC Hall following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Hobart United Methodist Church or the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Flossie’s family.
