Rosetta R. “Rose” Jordan

Hays, Kansas – Rosetta R. “Rose” Jordan, age 85, died Monday, September 10, 2012, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, and Kansas.

She was born June 15, 1927, in West Chicago, ILL. to Harry and Anna Florence (Dykes) Gilmore.

She married Lawrence R. Jordan on March 8, 1947, in Kentucky. He died March 11, 2008.

She was involved in food services and the restaurant business most of her live. She opened the Pheasant Run Restaurant in Hays, Kansas, in 1982, and is in operation today by her son and daughter-in-law. She lived in Hays for 15 years then moved to Green Valley, AZ. and was involved in starting a restaurant there. She a her husband retired in 2007, and moved to Broken Arrow, OK. She recently moved back to Hays, Kansas, to live with her son. Survivors include two sons, Randy Jordan and wife, Sue, Hays, KS; Richard Jordan, Springfield, ILL; one daughter, Linda Burkhart, Broken Arrow, OK; eight grandchildren, Randy Jordan Jr. Scott Jordan, Stephanie Nance, Heather Jordan, Heidi Farris, Heath Jordan, Brian Mongeon, Michelle Wilson; 25 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one daughter, Vicki Jordan.

A celebration of her life will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the Pheasant Run Restaurant 3201 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Vicki Jordan. Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 is in care of services.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected].