Jordan Lynae Terry, age 28, passed away December 18, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona, from complications incident to childbirth. A perfect full-term baby boy, Mack Jordan Terry, also passed away on December 17, 2023, during the birth. He weighed 9 pounds and 4 ounces, measuring 20 inches in length.
Jordan was born March 10, 1995, in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up in Safford, Arizona, she was a happy and active child and was very inquisitive. She was courageous, strong-willed, and very stubborn. She could literally light up any room she entered because of her genuine concern for and interest in others. Jordan attended Safford public schools and graduated from Safford High School with the class of 2013. She attended the nursing program at Eastern Arizona College and later earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University.
On September 7, 2018, Jordan married the love of her life and eternal companion, Parker Craig Terry in Mesa, AZ. That marriage was later solemnized in the Arizona Mesa Temple. Jordan loved being a wife and mother and dedicated her life to her family. Together, Jordan and Parker were greater than they ever could become alone. They formed a loving and powerful team. To them, Luke Zachary Terry (3) was born and joined Ava Jayde Evans (8) (Kody Troy Evans). Their second son, Mack Jordan Terry, was born December 17, 2023, but did not survive. No doubt, Jordan is cradling that precious son in Heaven and kissing his feet.
Jordan was an extraordinary wife and mother. She was kind, bright, energetic, fun, supportive, and demanded excellence, personal growth, and accountability. She recognized that relationships are the most important things in life, which made her appreciative and content with everything she had. She maintained close relationships with her parents, siblings, and friends. Jordan was always concerned about the well-being of others.
She was determined and accomplished anything she set out to do with enthusiasm and 100% passion. Jordan had many talents including baking, cooking, and playing the piano. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. Jordan was an educated, skilled, and respected nurse. She was passionate about healthcare and worked in the Mt. Graham ER, OB and spent two years in the NICU at Banner Desert, her dream job. She was preparing to start her own business as a midwife and lactation consultant. Jordan made a real difference in the lives those she helped care for, as well as those she worked with.
Jordan’s passing leaves an enormous hole in everyone’s lives that she rubbed shoulders with; she will be greatly missed. She leaves behind a legacy of genuine love for her husband, children and all the relationships she held dear.
She is survived by her husband, Parker; children, Ava and Luke; her fathers, Marshall McBride (Sally) and Gilbert Pacheco (Michelle); mother, Joie Haralson (Shawn), mother-in-law, Wendy Elkington (Bob); father-in-law, Craig Terry; sisters Jaycie Nelson (Zane), Jayden McBride (Emilio), Andalyn McBride, and Katrina Pacheco; brothers Mitchell McBride, Atticus McBride, and Xavier Pacheco; grandparents, great-grandparents; step brothers and sisters, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. (noon), on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the 20th Street Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The building is located at 303 West 20th Street, Safford, Arizona. This can also be viewed live at https://meet.goto.com/702242597 or listened to by calling (408) 650-3123 with access code 702-242-597.
A celebration of her life will also be conducted in Utah in January at a time and place to be announced.
Online condolences may be offered at www.viningfuneralhome.com
Arrangements and cremation were entrusted to Vining Funeral Home.
