Jordy Gardin

JORDY ADAM GARDIN

Jordy Adam Gardin, age 16, of Kahoka, MO, died Friday, February 20, 2004 in an automobile accident one mile west of Wayland, MO.

He was born August 27, 1987 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Timothy and Shelly Rampley Gardin.

Survivors include his father and step-mother, Timothy and Michelle Gardin of Burlington, IA, mother and step-father, Shelly and Rick Frey of Kahoka, MO; his grandparents, Charles and Joan Rampley of Kahoka, MO, Laurel and Versie Gardin of Siren, WI, Dewey and Carol Frey of Kahoka, MO, and Pat Jones of Warsaw, IL; great grandfather, Wayne Jones of Warsaw, IL; two brothers, Justin Lee Gardin and Jerry P. Gardin, both of Kahoka, MO;

two stepbrothers, Kris Walters and Zack Harris, both of Burlington, IA; aunts and uncles, Judy and Mike Dray and Pat and Howard Bowden, all of Keokuk, IA, Lynn Gardin of Minneapolis, MN; several step aunts and uncles including Chrissy Frey of Sarasota, FL and Tina Watts and Autumn Jones, both of Council Bluffs, IA; several great aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Oscar and Edith Gardin, Arnold and Lillian Offerdahl, Charlie and Luella Rampley, Andy and Ada Mae Elder and step great-grandmother, Anna Jones.

Jordy was a Junior at Clark Co. R-1 High School and was involved in F.F.A. and Chorus.

He had planned to major in psychology after graduating from high school. He was employed at the Hawkeye Restaurant in Keokuk and had been attending the First Baptist Church in Wayland.

Jordy was a fan of the 76ers and the Minnesota Vikings. He also loved RAP music and dogs. He was especially fond of Stubby and Grandpa Frey's dog, Duke. He enjoyed helping the Kahoka Lion's Club make ice cream and with their other projects. His eyes have been donated to the Missouri Eye Bank so that someone else may have sight. He was known for his smile and big heart and was a friend to everyone.

Funeral services are Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 10;30 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Rev. Dan Deatrick officiating. Burial will be in Kahoka Cemetery.

Friends can call after 10 a.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Kahoka Lion's Club.