This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one,
Jordan Robert  Ordal who was born in  Sioux Falls, SD in the United States on March 04, 1991and passed away on July 04, 2005 at the age of 14. We will never understand why he was so tragically taken in front of all of us.   However, what we now know is his smile and sense of fun we will always cherish.  He always cheered everyone up with his disposition and fun take on life.  Although we never always appreciated his practical jokes at the time, we always laughed about them later.  He enjoyed so many things in life and taught each of us to think long and hard about how we live each day.   He truly was a chosen one.  We just never knew God would have him complete his work so soon.
J.R., We love you now and forever!



Thank you to all of the wonderful friends, family and visitors who have said prayers, sent cards or taken a brief moment for our family.  We are all so very grateful.

If you have any photos or anything you would like added to the website please e mail them to lathiesse@msn.com.  These photos are so valuable to us. 






   


Quarter pops  !   There was actually a quarter found at the scene.     

     Jordan liked to watch Orange County Choppers.  He especially tuned in when the girls were doing girl things.....!


          Little Rascals Hi Sign

A special way to wave goodbye and hello to the family.

 

Something he shared special with his brothers.  They even wore pink ties to the funeral!  Jordan loved hunting with his brothers.



One of his favorite t-shirts to signify his sense of humor that we didn't always appreciate but truly had to laugh about.   You smell like dookie!







Jordan always loved John Deere's and wanted to live on a farm. The day before he passed he was riding his John Deere lawn mower and giving me lawn mower advice. 



Jordan Loved South Park and its silly antics
  
It seems that many friends and families have lost their loved ones over the past year.  To our family it is so incomprehensible that we are coming up on the angel anniversary of our brother's death...yet, there are still quite a few people who have yet to acknowledge that he has even passed away or paid special tribute or called or written our parents who are still struggling with losing a very special son.  To those who have acknowledged birthdays, special days or sent prayers and paid tribute please know we are forever grateful.  To those who have also lost loved ones you are in our prayers and we try to use our grief to help others.  We know how very important a card, flower or phone call can be.  It just may be the reason you can get out of bed on that day.... Our brother, son, cousin, uncle, nephew and friend was/is so very important to us... Please take a minute and share a story with us or light a candle for him.  It truly does make a difference in the life of our family.  Over the last year we have had some very bad set backs and also a few triumphs...Just know Jordan Robert Ordal lives on in each of us.




Please don't ask us if were over it yet
We will never be over it, apart of us died with him!

Please don't tell us he's in a better place
He's not here with us, in our home!

Please don't ask if we feel better
Bereavement isn't a condition that clears up!

Please don't tell us you know how we feel,
Unless you've lost your child, you don't have a clue!

Please don't tell us at least we had him for 14 years, we were grateful we did,
At what age would you choose to lose your child?!

Please don't tell us, at least we have more children.!
Which one of your children would you not miss and grieve for?!

Please do say:
Your sorry
Say you remember him, share your memories with us
Let us talk about our sweet Jordan, mention his name often.
Remember his birthday, Holidays and Angel date.
Please light a candle, pay tribute, visit his grave, say prayers
And~~~~
Please let us cry and listen to us! )




THANK YOU!

                     "#4"