Jordan Matthew Rodarte

Jordan Matthew Rodarte was born on September 11, 1985 in Prescott, Arizona, to parents Lisa andMatthew. While Jordan was born two weeks past his due date, he came into this world at full sprintcompelled to make up for lost time. An adventurous young boy with an impulsive disposition, Jordan usedhis intrinsic curiosity to conquer life - and while rattlesnakes and black widows were picked up andexamined closely, consequences were not. He was fearless.

In 1989, Lisa and Matthew moved their family to Southern California, where Jordan and his two brothers Aaron and Collin would grow up. Jordan attended Aliso Niguel High School, where he excelled as a varsity wrestler. Although the youngest and smallest among his friends, Jordan went on to become a 4-time varsity letterman, winning many of Southern California’s toughest tournaments. He was ambitious.

Despite calling Southern Orange County his Home, Jordan’s curiosity led him toward convivialadventures. He traveled the world, cultivating strong bonds with the people and places he encountered, such as Thailand. What started as a 7-week trip, quickly turned into a 7-month exploration. Jordan alsofound work alongside his adventures; from surveying for the pipeline companies in Minnesota with his friends, to helping his father restore properties from the devastation caused by wildfires in Northern California. He was dynamic.

Jordan’s dreams were big. From age nine, he knew he wanted to be in uniform. He often wrote of hisambitions of being an EMT or a firefighter, and most of all his aspiration of fighting for his country as aMarine. Jordan loved fiercely and unconditionally. He was intensely loyal to his family and friends, andmost of all to the Lord. When Jordan faced his struggles through darker times, his faith helped him pullthrough. He also wrote about his pursuit of a fulfilling life – one of marriage, children, and God. He fought hard. On his good days, Jordan captivated the attention of every room he walked into through his wit,humor, and charisma. If you knew Jordan, you knew his hugs were healing. He was magnetic.

“To say we will miss you, Jordan, is an understatement. Your larger-than-life presence, your handsomesmile, and your kind heart; our lives will never be the same without these. But we are confident that you are Home with the Lord now – whole, healed, and set free from the chains of addiction. We will love you all the days of our lives, son, and then into eternity. Until we meet again…”- Lisa & Matthew Rodarte

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you knowthat the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”James 1:2