Gerda Jourdan died Thursday, May 26th, 2022 with her beloved family by her side. Born in Oeschelbronn Germany. She was the only child of Emil and Freida Straub. After marrying her beloved husband of 65 years, Horst K. Jourdan, the couple immigrated to Toronto and then to Rhode Island were they started a family. First moving to Providence then to Warwick and finally planting their roots in 1969 in Lincoln were they raised their family and she remained until her last day.

She was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Providence. Gerda had a passion for gardening and was a loyal member of the Saylesville Highland Garden Club. She loved watching the Boston Bruins and being in the stands at her son’s hockey and football games and in later years becoming an avid Patriots fan. A proud homemaker and an amazing cook, not one family gathering was had without one of her many phenomenal cakes. Not a week went by without a Saturday family “Vesper” sitting around the kitchen table sharing stories, amazing food and German beer.

Gerda loved her family fiercely and was the true matriarch of the Jourdans. She is predeceased by her husband, Horst. Gerda is survived by her four loving and devoted children. Rose King of Burrillville; Edith Jourdan Grittner and her husband Peter Grittner of Warwick, Manfred Jourdan and his wife Jo-Ann M. (Heskin) Jourdan of Lincoln, and Alexander B. Jourdan and his wife Joanne Kay Jourdan of Lincoln. She also leaves behind here two treasured grandsons her “Bubbele’s”, Barrett A. Jourdan and his fiance’ Madison Kashetta of Boston, and Jacob R. Jourdan of Lincoln.

The Jourdan family are beyond grateful for the amazing care that was given to Gerda by her caregivers: her dear next door neighbor Jerry LaPorte, Brenda Richards and her CNA, Wilma Torrico Bonilla. Special thank you to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses, CNA’s and Social Workers, especially Annie.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave. Lincoln from 9:00-11:00am followed by a small funeral home service at 11am. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St Paul’s Lutheran Church Providence and/or Hope Health Hospice and Palliative Care of R.I.