Charles Michael Jordan

C.M. 'Mike' Jordan March 23rd, 2017 marks the day that Mike left us in body, and made a peaceful transition to his next life with Jesus. He was at home, with love surrounding him from his family. July 30th, 1935 in Del Norte, Colorado he came into this world. William Lester and Edna Carson Jordan were his loving parents, and he grew up with 4 brothers and 4 sisters on a cattle ranch. In 1953, he joined the Army and became a paratrooper in the 508th airborne out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. When he ended his time in the armed forces in 1955, he joined the rest of his family in Washington State, where most of them had relocated to seek work in the shipyards. He was working with one of his brothers race horses out at Portland Meadows when he met Jean Scribner. They were married August 9th, 1958, and moved to the home in which they would raise their family in 1959. Patrick was the first born, in 1961, followed by Kelli in 1964. Carrie joined the family in 1972. Years later the family expanded with his grandchildren, Crystal, Shanise, Kirsten and Michael, that he loved with no bounds. He was further blessed with a red-headed great-granddaughter, Dakota, whom he loved to the moon and back. Mike worked as a telephone lineman for 35 years, and was very active in his children's lives, as well as in the community. Weekends were spent either hauling horses to a show for Kelli and Carrie, hauling a dirt bike to the track for Pat, going to church functions, or just getting outside. At almost every county fair in his daughters' 4-H careers he was the announcer. He also was very instrumental in getting the new horse barns built out at the Clark County Fairgrounds. Mike participated in the Boy Scouts of America in his youth, and as an adult he assisted with Pat in his Cub Scout/Boy Scout endeavors. There were many committees he was part of at Orchards United Methodist Church, where he was a member for 52 years. He was also very involved in the Walk to Emmaus, as a director, a cook, and any other roll they had open for him. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman, and passed his knowledge and respect for wildlife and the outdoors down through his family. While he loved all of these activities, one of the biggest joys of his life was his connection to children; teaching them, joking with them, and showing unconditional love. One of Mike's most memorable qualities is that he was a spiritual man, that was a shining example of love and acceptance to all that met him. He supported his family and friends with pure and honest advice when asked. His open and welcoming spirit could win anyone over. He was a charmer, and a trickster, and a lover of all people. His hugs were legendary. He may have physically left this world, but the lessons he gave by just being the person that he was will live on in many hearts. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean, his children, Patrick of Houston TX, Kelli Kindle of Waxahachie, TX, and Carrie of Brooklyn, NY. As well as his grandchildren, Crystal and her fianc, Josh Tingley, Shanise, Kirsten and Michael Kindle, and great-granddaughter Dakota Tingley. He is also survived by his only remaining sibling, Ruth, and brother-in-law Hank Estes of Denver, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bill, Jim, Bob, and Everett Jordan, and his sisters Janiece Lauderdale, Fern Kirby, and Virginia Dabney. The Jordan family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful and attentive staff at Legacy Hospital at Salmon Creek. Also to Community Hospices Services, especially our assigned caregivers, Paula, Alisha, and Jeannie, for their kindness and knowledge through this difficult process. The celebration of his life will take place Saturday, April 1st, 6PM, at First United Methodist Church - 33rd and Main - Downtown Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ducks Unlimited at www.ducks.org and/or St.Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Charles Michael Jordan

July 30, 1935 - March 23, 2017