Deepest condolences to the family of one of Coeur d'Alene's icons. Sincerely,
Sheri Mar (Carlberg)

Dear Debbie and Brad, There isn"t a bad memory of Elmer. Everyone loved him and his students respected him. He will always be the COACH from Coeur d' Alene High School. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Patricia Richardson CHS "69"

Brad and family .. I offer my condolences for the loss of your father. The great loss felt is a reflection of the deep love and respect for your dad - by all those who came to know him. I'm honored to have met your dad, if only on a few brief occasions. I'll be with you in spirit today as you celebrate his life with family and friends.... Patricia

To Elmers family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We both really enjoyed Elmers company while he was at Kootenai Medical Center, we both work there and would see him on a regular basis and grew found of him. He shared lots of stories with us and actually taught us a lot about growing up. He had such a great sense of humor and was a great person to get to know. He had a lot of passion with coaching that is for sure, with the stories that he told us. He will be greatly missed and while he was here, he touched a lot of hearts and left a lot of memories.
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time, Elmer will always be with us.

To Brad and his family I express my sympathy for the loss of a wonderful man and friend. I first met Coach Jordan in the late 1940's. I was in junior high school in CDA. I always wanted to play basketball for him. He was polite enough to suggest I play Jr. varsity basketball then become the team manager my senior year.I followed his suggestion. Like so many I was honored to work and play for Coach Jordan and to become his friend in later years. We played golf together and reminisced about our many times together and the friends we shared.

God bless Elmer and his wonderful family.

Your friend,

Jim Hawkins

In the development of one's values and outlook on life, we all have a certain few persons who mold us into what we are. Coach Elmer Jordan was one of those persons for me and a multitude of other young men growing up in CDA. Remembering his mode of meticulous preparation for the game, his calmness while underway, and wise counsel throughout (all intertwined with a competitive drive) has well served me in my work and life. It is a great honor to be one of Elmer's boys. I regret that distance will keep me away from the funeral gathering but let it be a grand celebration of this fine man's life and what he means to so many of us. Nat Pieper, CHS '60. Tampa, Florida

Brad, Debra & family:

We were saddened to hear that Elmer had passed away. It was a pleasure to be able to see him at the re-dedication of the CHS Gym Floor in his honor last fall. He will be fondly remembered. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Ron, Angie, Maggie & Curtis Reno

Brad, Debra & Family:

Not only was Elmer a Coeur d'Alene Legend, he was one of the nicest people in Coeur d'Alene and he will be greatly missed.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Marshall and Dolly Mend

Mr. Jordan was certainly one of the great leaders that we have in our lives. He was a major influence on many lives, and he was a gentleman. He will be missed by the community he loved and served, by all of the players and students that knew him and of course his family. Brad, you should be very proud of your father and you should take great comfort knowing the entire community shares a little in your loss.

Elmer grew up in the same neighborhood as I did in Bonners Ferry. We were friends but as we both went our ways I only spoke to him one time when he had his basketball team in Pocatello, ID where I was attending college at Idaho State. I did read of his successes in the Spokesman Review when I was in Bonners years later. He was quite a guy and I marvel how one man could pack so much into one lifetime. He obviously will be missed by a great number of people and organizations. My sincere sympathy goes out to all of his family. Bob Causton

"Coach" Jordan was an example of integrity and inspiration for all who came under his influence

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We feel blessed to have knwon such a kind and wonderful man. We also felt lucky to have been able to visit him his last summer and his last day. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

I am writing from South Africa, where I am currently on vacation, but fortunately, I received emails regarding the passing of Coach Elmer Jordan. I had the good fortune of playing basketball for him at CDA High School, 1958-60. He was a great coach and a wonderful, caring person. His help and guidence, during a difficult time in my life, will never be forgotten. More than anyone else, he was the influence and the source of encouragement that kept me from taking the wrong road in life. I am glad that I was able to express my gratitude to him many years later. Though we never discussed it, I believe that he was a man of faith and I look forward to a reunion with him in heaven one day. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Mike Carey
Class of 1960

Coach, thanks for the memories of developing a school that placed sportsmanship and loyalty high on it's list of successes. Donna Nelson Cooke, Class of 1960

Dear Brad and the Jordan Family,
Heroes are not always Brave people that overcome obstacles to achieve objectives. They are People like your Father, I could never call him anything but Coach Jordan or Coach Elmer Jordan anytime I've shown my family or friends down here in Australia, I have always told them about Coach Jordan. He was a speical man and a Gentleman and he helped shape so many of us so that we could chalange things we might not believe we could, I will always remeber those wonderful years that I was associate with the Coeur d' Alene Vikings Basketball Teams with Coach Jordan showing us the way, I never got to thank him for what he taught me, so I would like to Thank You in his stead. May God Bless,
Sincerely Yours,
Rodney Duncan

Brad,

Just wanted you to know, that I really enjoyed working with your dad many years ago. He was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed.

My memories of you include teaching your boys to be gentlemen, and they were taught to be respectful and fair competitors. You were a wonderful example for your boys.
I respected you very much.

"Mr. Jordon" was respected and loved by CDA High School students for many years. He was a wonderful individual.
Marsha Grounds Wikum - class of 1960

What a great role model during my years at CHS class of 1960.

Jim Kellogg