Christina Jordan

Christina Samantha Emilia Jordan, or Sammy, as she was known to her family (and Xtinaaa as she was known to her friends), died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Fort Collins. She was a vibrant 17-year-old who left us far too soon. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 6 p.m. Thursday at Vineyard Church of the Rockies, 1201 Riverside Ave., in Fort Collins. Sammy came into this world on Nov. 2, 1993, in Orange, Calif., the youngest of four children born to Rick Jordan and Sylvia Jordan Martinez. She was very close to her siblings and parents and was a loved daughter, sister, aunt and granddaughter. Her smile and fun-loving personality will be missed. Educated in Fort Collins, Sammy attended Cache la Poudre Elementary and Junior High schools, Poudre High School, and was currently a junior at Rocky Mountain High School. She was a devoted student who excelled in her studies and was well-liked by her peers, staff and faculty at Rocky. Sammy was an outstanding artist and loved to paint, draw, take photos and make pottery. She also liked to play tennis, swim and spend time with her friends and family. She attended the Vineyard Church with her family. She is survived by her parents, Rick and Sylvia, of Fort Collins; Nick Jordan of England, Crystal Jordan, and Daniel Jordan of Fort Collins; grandparents, Larry and Millie Jordan of California, and Celia and Luis Escobar of California; nephew, Alex Jordan of Fort Collins; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Also surviving is her much-loved dog, Judea. Sammy - I'm gonna miss my sunshine every morning – Love, Mom Memorial contributions can be made in care of Goes Funeral Care, 3665 Canal Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524.