Erik Lee Jorde Obituary (1950

Erik Lee Jorde passed away on June 17 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington surrounded by his family. Erik was born on September 11, 1950 in Dover, New Hampshire to Linville and Carolyn Jorde. He graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1968 and joined the Marine Corps where he retired as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate General after 23 years. He served in the Office of the General Counsel for over 21 years and was until the time of his passing the Counsel, Navy Region Northwest. Erik was a devoted husband and a loving father who considered fatherhood to be one of his greatest achievements. He saw beauty in life, hope for the future and joy in living while good health and happiness was something he never took for granted. Erik loved music, reading, traveling and baseball. He also appreciated the beauty of nature and enjoyed hiking and camping. He was truly a renaissance man with his varied interests and a never ending quest for learning. Above all else, he was a humanitarian who believed in civic duty, the good of mankind and the power of an ordinary person to make a difference. His memory will be cherished by his wife Sun Mi, daughters Gee Mi, Gee Yong and son Erik II of Silverdale, Washington. He is also survived by sister, Kristin Bedell of Gloucester, MA, step-sister Judy Sherman of Morro Bay, CA and Aunt Millicent Flayhan of Acton, Maine. Erik's family and the many friends and acquaintances around the world will remember him for his easy smile, sense of humor and positive attitude. He will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at the Silverdale Lutheran Church at 11 AM on August 13 followed by a reception. Donations can be made in Erik's name to Silverdale Lutheran Church in Silverdale, Washington.