Noel Burgbacher Jordan joined her late husband Clive Jordan on September 8, 2015 after passing away peacefully. She was 83 years old. Noel was born on December 11, 1931 to Ralph and Elsa Burgbacher. Growing up in Los Angeles, Noel became an avid water sports fan and participant, starting a lifetime of sport and activity.

After moving to Arizona in 1949, Noel and her family were long invested in the history of Arizona, including generous contributions to the Clear Creek Church, a preserved religious landmark in Noel's adopted hometown of Camp Verde. Noel and her husband spent much of their time being active in sports - water skiing, diving, swimming, fishing, and snow skiing. Noel and Clive were active members of the Phoenix Ski Club, traveling across the world to ski in beautiful places. Skiing was also an activity the couple passed along to their children and grandchildren, taking trips to Big Sky, Montana and skiing locations throughout the west.

Noel and Clive loved traveling with their family and spending time in Rocky Point, Mexico. Long-time members of the Cholla Bay Sportsman Club, Noel was an institution around Cholla Bay and competed annually in the fishing derby. Her love of the ocean also translated to her children and grandchildren, teaching each of them to fish and enjoy the ocean. Art was an enormous passion and interest of Noel's and her work will remind her family and the world of the beauty of nature and the importance of creativity. She was a highly regarded realistic artist focusing on scenes of nature. 

Noel's family, daughter Jeni (Mike), son J Clive (Cathy) Jordan, and three grandchildren wish Noel peace and will enjoy memories of their time together.

Idaho Statesman, September 12, 2015