"We all miss you Jorden, Thank you for showing me how precious life is... I will never forget your kindness and your giving heart. You are an amazing young man and I cant wait to see you again in our fathers house... Watch over my babies, the ones hear and kiss the ones I have lost... Tell them mommy loves them.
Ill be strong for our family and try my best to hold down the fort, Its hard but I do my best because I know you would want me to...
Thanks for everything Little man, God Speed xoxoxo
Love always,
Aunt Tessa"
In loving memory of
Jorden Michael Leeper
January 12, 1997 - February 2, 2015
Jorden M. Leeper, 18, of Woolstock, died February 2, 2015 in a one car accident north of Webster City on White Fox Road. A Service of Remembrance will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will follow service at Cass Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Foster Funeral & Cremation Center. As per request of the family, casual attire is preferred.
Jorden Michael Leeper, son of Chad and Tara Tate Leeper, was born January 12, 1997 at Ames. He is a member of the Junior Class at Webster City High School. He had worked at Fuller Hall, the outdoor pool, K.Q.W.C. and Monsanto Detasselling (John Seiser Crew).
Jorden is survived by his parents; siblings, Bradley Tate (Taylor Thome) of Ames; Reid Leeper and Tatumn Leeper, both of Woolstock; Austin Gayle of Webster City; niece, Ava Tate of Ames; grandparents, Roy and Marlene Leeper, Laurie Tate (Brian Keeling), all of Webster City; Raymond Tate of Franklington, NC; uncles, Mark Leeper of Webster City; Jason (Tessa) Keeling of Des Moines; Michael (Amber) Tate of Afton; Gabrielle Tate of Franklington, NC; great-grandmothers, Joyce Odegaard, Delores Tate, and Shirley Spralding all of Webster City; many cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles, and friends.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Marion and Shirley Leeper; Ruth and Bill Malaise; Clifford Odegaard and Tom Tate.
Jorden was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He was attending dual credit classes at I.C.C.C., was involved in football, track, baseball, coached flag football and basketball, taught private swimming lessons and was a wonderful babysitter.
Memorials may be made to Fuller Hall in memory of Jorden to be used for underprivileged kids that want to participate in athletic programs.
Write a personal tribute for the Leeper family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com
Tributes
"I sorry to read about your loved ones my condolences to the family. Please notice this wonderful promises made by God at Rev.21:3&4 there ithe says God will wipe every tear from their eyes, Death will be swallow up forever. My condolences goes out to the family. "
"So sorry to read of the tragic loss of your Jordan, I wish to share comfort from the Bible at this sad time. The Bible teaches that one day in the near future our Creator, Jehovah God, by means of the ransom sacrifice of his son, Jesus,will reunite us with our dead loved ones by means of a resurrection right here on earth in paradise conditions that will be filled with peace, happiness, and perfect health for everyone.. These texts are found at John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:9-11,29; in your Bible. As you read the above texts from your Bible, may the wonderful hope they give us, along with loving memories bring you a measure of comfort during this most difficult time. There is much more Bible-based comfort to be found on the website jw.org "
"Marlene and family, So very sorry for your loss, sending prayers your way."
"Jorden,
I remember when you would come to my house walking with Max and Tatumn and you would always be hungry. All you would ever say to my parents was " Jenny are the fruit cups done yet do you need any help?" Or to my dad " Jesse where's my chicken, can I help you cook it?" You just had a caring heart and you were ever so dearly loved. I may only be 12 but you inspired me to live each day as it was my last, or how I want to be remembered. When people said bad hints about you, you just pretended that they were joking, but it was their loss. I loved you Jprden and I still do, as a brother and as a friend. My own brother isn't even as nice or caring to me as you were. Jordi your my hero and I'm proud to call you that. You always thought that you didn't have friends but believe me you did. Your strong and you've been through a lot. As everyone says "thord times a charm". It was your third accident, and it was a charm for you. I hope that anyone who reads this realizes that Jorden is very happy to be with God. He wants all of us to be happy too. I know that. Jorden didn't have a mean bone in his body. He was the only reason I went to fuller hall. He was one in a million. I miss you Jorden. Rest in Paradise buddy. Never forget the good times we had. I love you
Love,
Jenessa Michelle Cherry of Woolstock
P. S. We owned the town, it was our little world everyone who lived their has something great to say about you. I'm sure of it."
"Jorden, I can't believe your gone. We may be 5th cousins but it seemed as if we were closer. i remember when you would always come over and talk with dad,Kevin,Reid H, and I. I love you so much. And will definitely be attending Fuller Hall vigil tonight. You were so young and gone with the snap of a finger. I would come get you if I could. You are missed very much. I guess God just needed another angel. See you soon! Love and miss you! Prayers and Blessings for the family also ❤️"
"Chad Leeper and Family, We are sorry for your loss and thinking of you in this hard time."
"Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with the entire Leeper and Tate family at this time. May the good Lord give you strength during this hard time and wrap his loving arms around Jorden. "
"Jorden was a good friend to have. I've gone to school with him since kindergarten at Sunset Heights. I remember playing with him at recess. Doing things with him in school, was always fun. I didn't do anything with him outside of school, but being with him in school was a great thing. I can't believe that a classmate like him had to pass so soon and so young. I loved being around Jorden and he will be loved by everyone. I will miss him a lot. My thoughts and prayers go to the Leeper family. R.I.P. Jorden."
"A tribute to Jorden...my little lawn mower boy...Yeah...it's been years since he came to me and asked if he could mow my lawn for $5 and I offered him $10 if he mowed with our mower and $15 if he used his parents and the rest was a development of me getting to know one of the most well disciplined and amazing self starters I ever met...I knew he had a dream and I tried to help...I honestly didn't need a "lawn mower boy" but there was something about Jorden that I knew, I knew this was the beginning of an amazing relationship...as he grew older I gave him more responsibilities and in the meantime he would stop by and talk often. From our conversations I knew that he was going to make something of himself...He always had goals and ambitions and he was going to make that happen, and he always had a great big smile on his face even when he was rocking the braces...as he got older his impromptu visits became more frequent, often bring his younger siblings Reid and Tatum in toll...He'd talk about youth football and earning money for his car and so on and so forth...I remember when we had a very dry summer and he came up to my door and asked me if we had a garden hose...I said yes out back by the spigot...he then went home grabbed his parents sprinkler end and started watering my lawn...as I'm watching him doing this I'm thinking...well, that was so sweet...then it dawned on me...he was actually watering my lawn so he could mow again...lol...it was then that I knew this kid had the intelligence to make it big...I had neighborhood boys coming over offering to undercut what I paid him and I would have none of it...He was my boy...then he kept growing and eventually entered high school...but he never forgot about my lawn. So then I had him start picking up debris around the house and asked him to burn it...he decided to use our burn barrel outside of our garage...unfortunately, there was a gas can close to the barrel...and the gas can exploded...he had the wits about him to get the fire out before it blew up are garage ;)...but needless to say we had the entire Woolstock fire dept at our house...He really did make our life interesting and we loved him for it...as he got older and more busy he started having other neighbor boys to complete his duties at my house...and one day my daughter came over and noticed that I had other kids doing my yard and asked what happened to Jorden and I told her that he has them do it when he can't...and she was like...OMG!!! he's got employees??? Yup that was Jorden...always thinking...the last thing he ever did for me was blow out my yard...the day he died...I still have his facebook message asking me if it was ok and then letting me know what he did...he was always so thorough and thought ahead about what he thought would help me most...He will be sorely missed in our household and is irreplaceable...I loved him like he was family...not just my "lawn mower boy"...my condolences go to his family and friends...He may gone but his legacy will live on with all of the great things he did for today's youth...he will be sorely missed by all"
"One never really knows what to say at a time like this. Many of us have experienced the death of a loved one, but few have experienced the pain of losing a child. I cannot imagine how your heart must be breaking. Jorden was a great kid, he was thoughtful, kind and alot of fun, and because of that, he put sunshine and laughter into other's lives. Jorden will be missed, but he will never be forgotten.
When your family is able to laugh again, know that Jorden will be laughing right along with you, I honestly believe that you will hear him and feel his presence. He will always be there with you.
I love you my friend, and I wish I could be with you right now. My heart breaks for you and your entire family. I pray you will be wrapped in God's loving arms and He comforts you.
Our family sends our love to you all,
Jen, Jason, Chase, Tyler, Sara, Abi & Jolene Scobee
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"Thinking of all at this hard time, I remember Jorden smile when he would come through the lunch line at middle school , he was a great kid he will be missed a lot."
"To Chad Leeper and Family, Im so sorry for your loss of Jordan. May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. our thoughts and prayers are with you. gone but never forgotten. heaven has one of the best angles to look over us all. R.I.P. Jordan "
"My sincere sympathy to the Leeper family, Jordan was such a joy,always good to see his smiling face at Fuller Hall. He was so good with the younger kids and so friendly with the older people, I'm sure going to miss seeing him at the pool and at Fuller Hall. The world needs more role models like Jordan."
"My heart is saddened to hear of the loss of your precious son Jorden. I pray that God has you cradeled in the comfort of His loving arms during this sad time. I am praying for strength and comfort for all of you.
Love to all of you Loretta Lasiter"
"My very sincere sympathy to Tara, Chad and the whole Leeper family. I will greatly miss his smile and attitude. I met him years ago while he was in Sunday School. I still remember the morning that he asked me," Can I teach the little ones with dad?" The kids loved him! I still have the image in my mind as he sat on the floor and actually talked and LISTENED to HIS kids. The youth will miss him greatly, as well as myself. He is with the God that he told so many about!! Dwain Noffke"
"Our family has wonderful memories of Jorden from our years in Webster City, our thoughts and prayers are with your family ... Clint and Laura Freund, Addison and Nate and Tyler Moen"
"Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. we will miss seeing Jordon over at the park playing with all the kids. He will be truly missed by all.. "
"Your gonna be missed I remember going over to your grandmas and selling her cinnamon buns and always talking at the pool. I can't believe your gone. were all gonna miss you hunny"
"I never really talked to Jordan, but he was extremely nice to everyone. When we were in 5-7 grade, I was harassed, and he was one of the few people who didn't harass me. He was an amazing person and everyone will miss him."
"Thoughts and prayers to the entire family "
"Jordan was a very sweet kid that always had a smile on his face. Prayers to his friends and family. May he rest in Peace."
"I didn't know Jordan personally, but grew up with his grama Laurie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible loss of your loved one. The loss is great and my heart goes out to you"
"I didn't kniw Jorden personally, but he always had a smile on his face. He may be physically gone, but always in our hearts. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. "
"Thoughts and prayers for the whole family. I didn't know him that well but he always managed to make me laugh whenever I saw him in the hallways when I was still in school with him. I'm praying that you will get through this and may the grace of God be with you. "
"Thoughts and prayers to the whole family words can't express the pain of losing a great person God bless his family as they morn the loss of a very special person that will be missed deeply "
"Thoughts and prayers to the family. No words can be said to make it any easier. I'm so sorry for your loss. Just remember all the good times that you had and keep that close to your heart. Just know he will always be with you and watching over all of you. "
"Thoughts and prayers to the entire familys.. ive known jorden since he was born he was a spunky cute blonde hair precious little boy. Who grew up yo be a handsome young man. Who has made a big impact in the young kids life's And will be terribly missed by many. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.. may he rest in peace.. god bless all."