Cynthia Anne Karlburg Jordan passed away on July 9, 2016 in Boise, Idaho, at age 82, of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She was born on April 10, 1934 in Lewiston, Idaho to Herbert Emmanuel and Gladys Belle Karlburg. They lived across the street from another "only child", Betty Faris Webb. Cindy and Betty became inseparable, roller-skating to the library, going on extended family fly-fishing trips on the Lochsa and Selway, spending summers at Seaside, and being spoiled by three doting aunts.
Cindy's mother was a Cornish-educated music teacher; Cindy inherited this love of music as a mezzo-soprano and pianist. At Lewiston High, Cindy excelled in golf, was an all-state musician, and edited the yearbook. She received her BA in Music Education from the University of Idaho in 1956, where she found her lifelong sisters in Delta Gamma.
As a music teacher in Baker, Oregon she spent her weekends skiing at Little Alps. Cindy charmed her friends with folk songs on her ukulele in the lodge, and won the heart of Joseph Leonard Jordan, a young engineer working on Brownlee Dam. They were married in Lewiston in 1958. Joe, Cindy, and their three children, Sue, Carol, and Len led the "gypsy" life of construction; they lived in Australia, Alaska and various sites throughout the west. Cindy always made the most of every new home, directing choirs, starting a kindergarten, teaching school, and working for the Idaho State Legislature. She loved public policy and the arts with almost equal passion.
In 1991 Cindy and Joe retired to build a house near Council and subsequently a cabin near Bear, Idaho. In 2003, the Jordans returned to Boise to be close to family and civilization. This meant finding homes for their two trail horses but the foothills trails were still inviting.
Joe preceded her in death in January of 2015. Cindy is survived by their three children, Sue (Glen) Lovelace, Carol (Dave) Eckert and Len (Jen) Jordan; and grandchildren, Anne, Eva, and Joe Lovelace, Mary and Henry Eckert, and Tess, Emily, Grace, and Jack Jordan; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
The family extends our deepest thanks to her dedicated team of Havenwood caregivers, Karen Burney, Judy Wood, Christine Jensen, and Brenda Haymes who gave her mobility, music, companionship, and love. We also thank Christina Grant with Signature Hospice who guided her home, and to Jodeen Revere who always brings peace.
A service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Karlburg Endowment for Music Education at the University of Idaho, 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3147, Moscow, ID 83844.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Cindy's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.
Published in Idaho Statesman on July 12, 2016
Cindy's mother was a Cornish-educated music teacher; Cindy inherited this love of music as a mezzo-soprano and pianist. At Lewiston High, Cindy excelled in golf, was an all-state musician, and edited the yearbook. She received her BA in Music Education from the University of Idaho in 1956, where she found her lifelong sisters in Delta Gamma.
As a music teacher in Baker, Oregon she spent her weekends skiing at Little Alps. Cindy charmed her friends with folk songs on her ukulele in the lodge, and won the heart of Joseph Leonard Jordan, a young engineer working on Brownlee Dam. They were married in Lewiston in 1958. Joe, Cindy, and their three children, Sue, Carol, and Len led the "gypsy" life of construction; they lived in Australia, Alaska and various sites throughout the west. Cindy always made the most of every new home, directing choirs, starting a kindergarten, teaching school, and working for the Idaho State Legislature. She loved public policy and the arts with almost equal passion.
In 1991 Cindy and Joe retired to build a house near Council and subsequently a cabin near Bear, Idaho. In 2003, the Jordans returned to Boise to be close to family and civilization. This meant finding homes for their two trail horses but the foothills trails were still inviting.
Joe preceded her in death in January of 2015. Cindy is survived by their three children, Sue (Glen) Lovelace, Carol (Dave) Eckert and Len (Jen) Jordan; and grandchildren, Anne, Eva, and Joe Lovelace, Mary and Henry Eckert, and Tess, Emily, Grace, and Jack Jordan; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
The family extends our deepest thanks to her dedicated team of Havenwood caregivers, Karen Burney, Judy Wood, Christine Jensen, and Brenda Haymes who gave her mobility, music, companionship, and love. We also thank Christina Grant with Signature Hospice who guided her home, and to Jodeen Revere who always brings peace.
A service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Karlburg Endowment for Music Education at the University of Idaho, 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3147, Moscow, ID 83844.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Cindy's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.
Published in Idaho Statesman on July 12, 2016
Cynthia Anne Karlburg Jordan passed away on July 9, 2016 in Boise, Idaho, at age 82, of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She was born on April 10, 1934 in Lewiston, Idaho to Herbert Emmanuel and Gladys Belle Karlburg. They lived across the street from another "only child", Betty Faris Webb. Cindy and Betty became inseparable, roller-skating to the library, going on extended family fly-fishing trips on the Lochsa and Selway, spending summers at Seaside, and being spoiled by three doting aunts.
Cindy's mother was a Cornish-educated music teacher; Cindy inherited this love of music as a mezzo-soprano and pianist. At Lewiston High, Cindy excelled in golf, was an all-state musician, and edited the yearbook. She received her BA in Music Education from the University of Idaho in 1956, where she found her lifelong sisters in Delta Gamma.
As a music teacher in Baker, Oregon she spent her weekends skiing at Little Alps. Cindy charmed her friends with folk songs on her ukulele in the lodge, and won the heart of Joseph Leonard Jordan, a young engineer working on Brownlee Dam. They were married in Lewiston in 1958. Joe, Cindy, and their three children, Sue, Carol, and Len led the "gypsy" life of construction; they lived in Australia, Alaska and various sites throughout the west. Cindy always made the most of every new home, directing choirs, starting a kindergarten, teaching school, and working for the Idaho State Legislature. She loved public policy and the arts with almost equal passion.
In 1991 Cindy and Joe retired to build a house near Council and subsequently a cabin near Bear, Idaho. In 2003, the Jordans returned to Boise to be close to family and civilization. This meant finding homes for their two trail horses but the foothills trails were still inviting.
Joe preceded her in death in January of 2015. Cindy is survived by their three children, Sue (Glen) Lovelace, Carol (Dave) Eckert and Len (Jen) Jordan; and grandchildren, Anne, Eva, and Joe Lovelace, Mary and Henry Eckert, and Tess, Emily, Grace, and Jack Jordan; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
The family extends our deepest thanks to her dedicated team of Havenwood caregivers, Karen Burney, Judy Wood, Christine Jensen, and Brenda Haymes who gave her mobility, music, companionship, and love. We also thank Christina Grant with Signature Hospice who guided her home, and to Jodeen Revere who always brings peace.
A service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Karlburg Endowment for Music Education at the University of Idaho, 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3147, Moscow, ID 83844.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Cindy's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.
Published in Idaho Statesman on July 12, 2016
Cindy's mother was a Cornish-educated music teacher; Cindy inherited this love of music as a mezzo-soprano and pianist. At Lewiston High, Cindy excelled in golf, was an all-state musician, and edited the yearbook. She received her BA in Music Education from the University of Idaho in 1956, where she found her lifelong sisters in Delta Gamma.
As a music teacher in Baker, Oregon she spent her weekends skiing at Little Alps. Cindy charmed her friends with folk songs on her ukulele in the lodge, and won the heart of Joseph Leonard Jordan, a young engineer working on Brownlee Dam. They were married in Lewiston in 1958. Joe, Cindy, and their three children, Sue, Carol, and Len led the "gypsy" life of construction; they lived in Australia, Alaska and various sites throughout the west. Cindy always made the most of every new home, directing choirs, starting a kindergarten, teaching school, and working for the Idaho State Legislature. She loved public policy and the arts with almost equal passion.
In 1991 Cindy and Joe retired to build a house near Council and subsequently a cabin near Bear, Idaho. In 2003, the Jordans returned to Boise to be close to family and civilization. This meant finding homes for their two trail horses but the foothills trails were still inviting.
Joe preceded her in death in January of 2015. Cindy is survived by their three children, Sue (Glen) Lovelace, Carol (Dave) Eckert and Len (Jen) Jordan; and grandchildren, Anne, Eva, and Joe Lovelace, Mary and Henry Eckert, and Tess, Emily, Grace, and Jack Jordan; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
The family extends our deepest thanks to her dedicated team of Havenwood caregivers, Karen Burney, Judy Wood, Christine Jensen, and Brenda Haymes who gave her mobility, music, companionship, and love. We also thank Christina Grant with Signature Hospice who guided her home, and to Jodeen Revere who always brings peace.
A service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Karlburg Endowment for Music Education at the University of Idaho, 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3147, Moscow, ID 83844.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Cindy's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.
Published in Idaho Statesman on July 12, 2016
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