David Stewart Jordan-Haas

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David Stewart Jordan-Haas

September 14, 1960 – July 18, 2019

The Reverend David Stewart Jordan-Haas entered into the glorious presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 18, 2019. Cherished husband to his wife of 31 years, Constance Mary, and devoted father to their daughters, Julia Elizabeth Fellows and Mary Grace Jordan-Haas, together with son-in-law, Drew Erik Fellows, David lived a life of faithfulness. “Reborn” on September 23, 1994 after receiving a life-saving autologous bone marrow transplant, David entirely embraced God’s gracious gift of deliverance for the next 25 years.

David was born in Pottstown, PA, and raised in Grinnell, Iowa. A graduate of Cornell College and Harvard Divinity School, David was ordained into Christian ministry on January 6, 1990. Certified in both spiritual direction and thanatology, David worked at Oberlin College, ministered as the inaugural Protestant Chaplain at Fairfield University, and served congregations in Mansfield, Ohio (St. John’s UCC) and Darien, CT (Noroton Presbyterian). At the time of his entry into eternal life, he was ministering as a dearly-loved Associate Pastor at Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna, VA.

In addition to his immediate family, David is survived by his mother, Thomsa E. Haas, siblings Jonathan Haas (Deb Wollard), Andrew Haas (Sarah), Elizabeth Haas, and parents-in-law, Betsy and Jack Jordan. He was predeceased by his father, the Rev. Dennis W. Haas, as well as five uncles. Many additional relatives ~ four brothers and sisters-in-law, eight nieces and nephews, nine aunts and uncles, cousins ~ join in giving thanks to God for David.

“Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Master.” (Matthew 25: 21)

A Service of Praise in Witness to the Resurrection will be held on July 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna, Virginia.

Gifts in memory of David may be given to Vienna Presbyterian Church. These gifts will be divided equally between Community Coalition for Haiti and a fund to support families whose children need therapy, counseling, and treatment.

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  1. David was truly a gift to everyone who met him. He loved God and helped me find my way. He and Connie were truly an inspiration to married couples and being good Christians. I will honor David by trying to emulate the best I can some of his endearing qualities. This isn’t goodbye; it’s until we meet again. Cat Campbell

    • My sincere condolences to the extended family of David. He was always a delight to be around and I am sure you will feel a huge void in your lives in the coming days. I have many happy, funny, silly memories of Dave. His smile always lit up the room and his laughter was contagious. Until we meet again my friend….fly high. ? Much love to you all. A HS friend from Grinnell. Martha Mikel-Hong

  2. David was my friend. He was my pastor. He was always there for me and would make a beeline to speak with me wherever he saw me at church. Just recently I had surgery and David called me the morning of the surgery to encourage me and pray with me. I felt very close to him and under his care. I will surely miss him. My condolences to his family and may He rest in peace until we meet again.

  3. David was a truly amazing person with an unflinching love for God and people. He always had a hug and a kind word whenever our paths crossed. He helped me so much when I lost both my sisters. The words just seemed to be always a be the right ones for the moment. Church will not be the same without his presence. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Connie and the whole family. God is so blessed to have David home where he is smiling down on all of us. The angels have a new friend. Diane Weiss

    • I had attended VPC a couple of times while visiting my brother and family. When my husband became housebound and unable to attend church, we would log in to VPC every Sunday and watch over the internet. This ministry connected me to my family as my mother in IL would log in and my brother is on the worship team. It was a true blessing to be able to listen to David’s sermons. I am so very sorry to hear about his untimely passing. May God’s peace pour out over your family.

  4. David was a beautifully intuitive, kind and loving man. Witnessing the love and devotion between Connie and David was a gift. I will cherish the fond memories I have of David. Love, Ann Kennedy

  5. I will always remember David as a humble and compassionate pastor and friend. He will be remembered for his love of Christ, his passion for people and their needs, and his loving family who stood by him, and made him stronger. God bless you Connie and children and may God be with you in this journey of love and sacrifice. To God be the Glory … Judith Addington

  6. I thank Jesus that Pastor David loved in the name of Jesus and is now safe in His arms. To be absent from the body is to be present with Christ.

  7. I pray to Jesus to comfort Pastor Connie, Julia, and Mary Grace in their grief. I remember Pastor David loving everyone at Noroton Presbyterian Church in Darien, Connecticut, from 1991 to 2008. Sincerely in Jesus Christ our risen Lord and Savior, David Hutter

  8. Connie, you know that Eve and I were broken-hearted to hear about David. You two were always close to our hearts even though we have not crossed paths in years. My personal faith was deepened so by my journey along side both of you for those many years at NPC. We loved him and we love you. Your comments at David’s celebration service were so Connie and so uplifting. Be well and reach out if you ever have any reason to be in S Florida especially when it is cold everywhere else. We love you— Cary Tolley

  9. On September 11, 2001, as a college sophomore at Fairfield University, I was sitting outside the chapel crying as I had no idea if my father (FDNY) had survived the terrorist attacks in downtown Manhattan. I was approached by a man in a clerical collar and he sat and prayed with me, giving me immense comfort in the most terrifying moments of my life. As I got older, I tried to track him down. I always wanted to thank him for what he did and tell him that my Dad survived. However, I must have heard his name incorrectly or misremembered it. With the 20th anniversary upon us, I inquired again through Fairfield and someone there felt it must have been Rev. Haas who sat with me, that it sounded like something he would do. I was so terribly sorry to hear that he had passed away. If his family sees this, I just want to express my condolences and let them know what he did for a very distraught 18 year old in the scariest moments of her life, and that she never forgot him. May he rest in peace. -Jillian Carney Fairfield University Class of 2004


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