Jordan Taff -Son, Brother, Student, Athlete
October 14, 2021
by Richard Taff
Jordan was born on March 29, 2003 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon. He was the youngest child of Richard and Anna Taff. His older brother, Alex was born three years earlier on December 27, 1999. Jordan attended Dove Christian Preschool, Maplewood Elementary and Robert Gray Middle School in Southwest Portland. Jordan began his high school career at Wilson High School then moved to Lake Oswego High School. Jordan graduated from Lake Oswego HS in June 2021. Jordan accepted a scholarship to attend Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington and was part of their football and baseball programs.
Early in life, Jordan was a ball of energy. He loved to play catch and especially enjoyed pitching. He grew up on the baseball fields and always dreamed about playing in college. On the football field, he was fearless, fast off the snap, and loved to tackle. He brought a high level of energy to all of the sports he played from baseball, football, wrestling, and basketball. He was known for having a positive attitude, while showing competitive leadership.
Jordan was committed to his studies and dreamed about becoming a lawyer. He was extremely patriotic and loved to share his beliefs with others. During this senior year in high school, he was working with the Marines as a potential recruit, but decided to attend PLU and pursue his baseball and football dreams.
Jordan passed away at the age of 18 on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was a spiritual individual and passionate student who leaves behind two parents, Richard and Anna, as well as his brother, Alex, his grandparents, Felipe and Amparo Veloz and Judy and Frank Ferraro, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jordan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gordon Taff. The entire family loved him more than words can express. He also leaves behind too many friends to list around Tacoma, and his home state of Oregon.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday, November 7th at 1pm at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. Also, in lieu of flowers, Jordan's family is asking for donations to be sent to Southwest Portland Little League or Unity Center for Behavioral Health located in Portland, Oregon.
Early in life, Jordan was a ball of energy. He loved to play catch and especially enjoyed pitching. He grew up on the baseball fields and always dreamed about playing in college. On the football field, he was fearless, fast off the snap, and loved to tackle. He brought a high level of energy to all of the sports he played from baseball, football, wrestling, and basketball. He was known for having a positive attitude, while showing competitive leadership.
Jordan was committed to his studies and dreamed about becoming a lawyer. He was extremely patriotic and loved to share his beliefs with others. During this senior year in high school, he was working with the Marines as a potential recruit, but decided to attend PLU and pursue his baseball and football dreams.
Jordan passed away at the age of 18 on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was a spiritual individual and passionate student who leaves behind two parents, Richard and Anna, as well as his brother, Alex, his grandparents, Felipe and Amparo Veloz and Judy and Frank Ferraro, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jordan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gordon Taff. The entire family loved him more than words can express. He also leaves behind too many friends to list around Tacoma, and his home state of Oregon.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday, November 7th at 1pm at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. Also, in lieu of flowers, Jordan's family is asking for donations to be sent to Southwest Portland Little League or Unity Center for Behavioral Health located in Portland, Oregon.