Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed.

I am very sad to loose a very dear friend. Bill and I had many conversations about Valentines. His passion for the art was delightful. He was a talented and very decidated artist. My heat goes out to his family who was very dear to his heart. I will truly miss my friend. Brandy Llewellyn, Evergreen, Co. Aug. 24- 2017

I'm sure everyone who ever met Bill Jordan had the same thought -- that he would become your mentor. I met him twice briefly to chat on Sanibel Island. And he answered several emails requesting his knowledge and expertise on Sailor's Valentines. His website kept us shell artists touch. He was a man we all respected for his kindness, his sharing, his boxmaking and his incredible shell artistry. I'll miss him. I always thought he would be there forever for us. Whenever I see a Sailor's Valentine with the message "Remember Me" I will think of Bill.

I am so saddened to hear about Bill's passing. I was excited when I heard he was moving back to MA since that seemed to make him happy. I even kept checking his website every few days to see when it would open again to see if he had a new creation and I wanted to see if I could still get a Bill Sailors Valentine box. Looking back, seeing his "End of the Legacy" post in May saddens me. What a great inspiration he is to many shell crafters, artisans and bringing a new level of artistry and awe to many...I mean who else creates a Sailor's Valentine in a pocketwatch and don't get me started on the sea urchin letters. 🙂 Bill is leaving behind a beautiful and great legacy. Now I need to try to find his instructional DVD since I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person.

I am saddened to hear of Bills passing. He was a true friend and confidant to me and Terri during a very trying time and for that I will always be thankful. He never hesitated to share his unique talents as a top notch shell artist to anyone who asked. I will miss you dear friend and mentor

A huge hole has been left in the shell arts community with our friend Bill's passing. As many others wrote, he was a friend and mentor to many, and always gracious and very generous with his time and knowledge. Nothing seemed to make him happier than taking a new shell artist under his wing, sharing techniques, sources and the fun of working with wood and especially shells. I last saw Bill in Hyannis, MA in June, and he was filled with excitement for his plans and his "new life" back in Massachusetts and I am so grateful we had time for a good chat. I sure will miss him and those conversations! With love and deepest sympathy to his family and many, many friends- Sue Hobbs Cape May, NJ

I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Jordan for over a decade now and worked with him on many projects. It was very important to him to help advance the arts to which he devoted himself and to help others do likewise. He was a student of the history of shell art and worked tirelessly to share his hard won knowledge. He'd do something right, or not at all. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a long list of stories. He was a good friend and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Rest In Peace Bill. I will treasure the remaining cases you made for me and think of you as I place each shell inside.

I first met Mr. Jordan at the 2009 Philadelphia Shell Show. He was so kind, informative and willing to share his knowledge and expertise with this newcomer. I looked forward to seeing him each year. Only recently I saw him in Hyannis and learned he had "moved back home". I am saddened to learn of his sudden passing. He will be missed by so many of us who he inspired.

The Marco Island Shell Club expresses our sincere condolences to Bill's family. He was a great supporter of our club and he will be missed.

To the. whole Jordan family, our deepest condolences for the loss of your Dad and the girls' Grandfather. May the memories you have ease some of the pain. Love, Cheryl, Steve, Allyson & Dylan Long

Bill was a wonderful friend and mentor. He was so helpful teaching shellcrafts and woodworking. We are honored to have known Bill and deeply miss him. He will always have a special place in our hearts. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are extended to his family.

So sorry to hear of his passing enjoyed time spent with him at Sarasota Shell Show he was a special and kind person and was so benevolent in shareing his knowledge with me as I was teaching the Children's Corner for the show

As my mentor and good friend, I will especially miss his enthusiasm / passion for woodworking and the future of fine shell art.

So very sorry for your loss. Bill was an incredibly talented man....I am blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed.
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Our deepest sympathy for the Jordan, and Reppucci family. We are so sorry for your loss! ❤

Bill was an amazing human being, greatest friend and mentor you could ever imagine - supportive, protective, and a very talented artist. Rest in peace my dear shell friend. You will never be forgotten. My prayers are with your family.

Bill was an incredible man with a caring and sensitive nature. He will always have a very special place in my heart and I will treasure our friendship and the memories we made together. My deepest condolence to his two beautiful daughters and their families and his brother. He will definitely be missed by those who held him so dear. Rest in Peace dear friend. I love you and will miss you.

My deepest sympathies for Bill's family. He was so supportive of Sanibel Shellcrafters with his teachings, his creations which made working with shell art easier, and his quirky sense of humor! He will be sorely missed by all of us.
Ann Dunlap, friend and Shellcrafter

Bill was such a creative and generous man. His shell art is beyond description. He will be missed so much here in Fort Myers. My prayers for those who loved him and especially his daughters that he loved so much.