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Gwendolyn Frances “Gwen” Romine Jordan

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Birth	:	25 Apr 1917 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	24 Oct 2013 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9322014, -97.2217026
Plot	:	Section H, Lot 2-A.
Description	:	Abilene, Kansas Gwendolyn Frances Romine Jordan 96, lifelong resident of Abilene, passed away Thursday, October 24th, in Abilene. She was born April 25, 1917 in Abilene, the daughter of Claude E. and Lillie J. (Shellhaas) Romine. Growing up in Abilene, she attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School. She married her college sweetheart, Frank W. Jordan at the Clovia House in Manhattan on January 3, 1940. She spent her last semester of school at Mississippi State where Frank was teaching, but had her credits transferred back to Kansas State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.... Read More	Abilene, Kansas Gwendolyn Frances Romine Jordan 96, lifelong resident of Abilene, passed away Thursday, October 24th, in Abilene. She was born April 25, 1917 in Abilene, the daughter of Claude E. and Lillie J. (Shellhaas) Romine. Growing up in Abilene, she attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School. She married her college sweetheart, Frank W. Jordan at the Clovia House in Manhattan on January 3, 1940. She spent her last semester of school at Mississippi State where Frank was teaching, but had her credits transferred back to Kansas State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. She worked as a Social Worker for Dickinson County for six years. She wrote the grant which helped establish Abilene's juvenile probation department. She served as chief probation officer for 4 years before her retirement in 1975. Gwen and her husband Frank were honored with the "Abilene Citizen of the Year" award in 1985 for their years of service and devotion to the community. Gwen and Frank believed education was a key to success in life. They have provided various educational opportunities with scholarships to students, including the ability to attend Kansas State University. Together, they were also founding members of the Dickinson County Community Foundation as well as supporters for the establishment of the Abilene Community Center. They were devoted to each other, raising their family and committed to helping make Abilene a great place to live. Gwen was a very involved member of the Abilene First United Methodist Church and its kitchen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years and a brother, D.V. Romine. Gwen chose cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 31st, at the Abilene First United Methodist Church, Revs. John and Jenny Collins officiating with a private inurnment. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 30th, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Dickinson County Community Foundation or the Abilene First United Methodist Church. They may be left at the church the day of the service or left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, KS. 67410 Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/ NOTE: Survivors have been removed from obituary for Privacy.

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Gwendolyn Frances “Gwen” Romine Jordan's memorial is located at: Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, USA.
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Gwendolyn Frances “Gwen” Romine Jordan death on 24 Oct 2013 in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.9322014
Longitude: -97.2217026

Family Members:

Parent

Claude E. Romine

(1889 - 1971)

Lillie J. Shellhaas Romine

(1882 - 1979)

Spouse

Dr Frank Wilson Jordan

(1913 - 2007)

Siblings

Delos V. “D.V.” Romine

(1915 - 1983)

Children

Dr Frank R. Jordan

(1940 - 2016)

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Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9322014, -97.2217026

2. Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9442170, -97.2218690

3. Saint John's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 38.9202700, -97.2137300

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7. Farmington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8707800, -97.1860200

8. Detroit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9439300, -97.1255100

9. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0243988, -97.1856003

10. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8869019, -97.1121979

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Coordinate: 39.0319240, -97.2045850

12. Prairie Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9193993, -97.3527985

13. Scheiller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8669014, -97.1106033

14. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0022011, -97.1110535

15. Lutheran Cemetery #17
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Coordinate: 38.9009209, -97.0734787

16. Prairiedale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0471992, -97.2652969

17. Newbern Cemetery
Holland, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8133011, -97.2427979

18. Buckeye Cemetery
Buckeye, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0463070, -97.1665840

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Enterprise, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8885150, -97.0749560

20. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9247017, -97.3891983

21. Harmony Cemetery
Holland, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7985430, -97.2632760

22. Roggendorf Family Cemetery
New Cambria, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8803940, -97.3926160

23. Lemcke Cemetery
New Cambria, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8770730, -97.4022430

24. Indian Hill Cemetery
Chapman, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9714012, -97.0327988