Jordan Robert Bumgarner

Jordan Robert Bumgarner, born April 24, 1993, passed away on June 21, 2015 in the comforting presence of his parents, Melinda and John and his brother, Aaron.

Jordan’s adventurous spirit, giving nature, and positive outlook will be deeply missed by his grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, countless friends and his eleven-month-old chocolate lab, Otis.

Jordan attended Sierra Heights Elementary School, McKnight Middle School, and graduated from Hazen High School in 2011. A talented athlete and gifted leader, Jordan was captain of the Hazen football team and was selected to play in the Class 4A/3A East-West All-Star exhibition. He played soccer, was on the Highlanders’ Track and Field team and was actively involved in DECA, a student marketing and business association. After high school, Jordan studied Health and Physical Education at Washington State University, where he was a member of the Washington State Rugby Football Club and a dedicated and much loved youth counselor at the Pullman YMCA.

Jordan had the courage to face any challenge and the confidence that nothing could stop him. In September, 2014, he completed the thirteen-mile Round the Rock Stand Up Paddle Board event around Mercer Island, raising money for Athletes for Cancer. Jordan embraced new experiences and was fearless. His magnanimous character and passion for life made him a true inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

A memorial service to celebrate Jordan’s life will be held at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1700 Edmonds Avenue NE, Renton, WA on Sunday, June 28th at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in memory of Jordan be made to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA).