R.I.P. Fred Jordan

[sblake01]

I didn't know exactly where to post this. It saddens me to have to post it anywhere. I received this email from Joe & Carol Hastie this morning:

To my fellow Z Car Owners and Datsun Enthusiasts:

It is with much sadness that I have to inform you that

Fred Jordan's hard fought battle with cancer has come to

an end. Fred died peacefully at home on Monday, September

19.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Betty and to Fred's

daughter Sharon and her husband Jeff.

As more information regarding the funeral arrangements

become available, I will let everyone know.

If you would like to send a note or a card to Betty, her

address is:

23954 Via Pamilla

Murrieta, CA 92562

For those that don't know, Fred was founder of the Datsun Heritage Museum in Murrieta, Ca. as well as having been the sales manager of San Diego Datsun which was one of the first Datsun dealerships in the U.S.

Edited September 20, 2011 by EScanlon

[spitz17]

RIP to one of the "originals."

Met him at the DHM, and he was full of energy even in his state.

[bpilati]

Sad news for sure.

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Edited September 20, 2011 by EScanlon

[240260280z]

It is a sad and big loss to all. I am grateful for all he has done. My condolences to his family and close friends.

Edited September 20, 2011 by Blue

[motorman7]

Just got clarification to e-mail: The correct date was Monday, September 19th. Will miss Fred. Always enjoyed his stories.

Rich

[bobc]

The news of Fred's passing has really saddened my heart. He was one of the great ones. He lead an incredible life beyond what he did with Datsun's, but of course that's what most of us will remember him for. He was always doing for others and I don't think I ever saw him when he wasn't positive. I think every year for the last five years at the ZCCIV car show, someone would say this would probably be Fred's last year at the show and then he'd show up again the next year after detailing one of his cars in the morning!

Well, he may not be at this year's show physically, but we know he'll be there in spirit. I told Joe Hastie this morning that Fred's probably speeding around somewhere in heaven in a gleaming white Z. If given the choice, I'm such Fred would pick the Z car over a set of wings. Please keep Betty and Fred's family in your prayers. He is gone from this earth, but will live in my heart and mind forever. God Bless you Fred.

Edited September 21, 2011 by bobc

[Zealous]

Rest in peace Fred. He was kind enough to share his story with me when I visited the Datsun Heritage museum I will never forget that experience.

[26th-Z]

Fred and Betty with Johnnie at the Cleveland ZCCA convention. I'll miss Fred. All my best to Betty.