McKinnon, Jordan K.

McKinnon, Jordan K.
Feb.21, 1998 – Sept. 10, 2016

It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of our son, Jordan K. McKinnon at his home near Strathmore, AB on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the age of 18 years due to a medical condition. He is the absolute joy and love of his parents Wayne and Allison McKinnon of Strathmore, AB; along with his brothers Lachie of Carseland, AB and Kyle of Strathmore, AB. Jordan is also survived by his grandmothers, “Grandma Farm” Muriel McKinnon of Carseland, AB and “Grandma City” Betty Harrison of Calgary, AB; his paternal family: Uncle & Aunt, Brian and Teri McKinnon of Carseland; his maternal family: Aunt & Uncle, Jo-Ann and George Neubert, Aunt Sheila Shaw, Uncle & Aunt Brock and Barb Harrison, all of Calgary, AB, Aunt Gail Harrison of Katy, Texas; several Aunts and Uncles, cousins and great cousins of Carseland, Calgary, and Strathmore, AB and Manotick, ON; and predeceased by his “Grandpa Farm”, Donald Keith McKinnon of Carseland in 2001 and his “Grandpa City” Donald Keith Harrison of Calgary in 2002. Jordan came into this world six weeks early and a prized-fighter, weighing in at a massive 4lbs 6oz! I know that we all find this a truly amazing statistic for our “Goon, Bottomless Pit, Eating Machine” etc. Jordan truly provided challenges from the start. He was cherished by his family and adopted families, spoiled rotten by his grandparents, and later those who got to know the real Jordan. Although unconditionally loved by his big brother Lachie and little brother Kyle you could occasionally see a smoky red sky to the south of Strathmore. All three of the boys were raised in arenas. As anyone who knows kids in minor sports there is usually a lot of windshield time involved. We are fortunate that many road trips were made with other teammates parents and kids which resulted in life-long friendships. You’re always hoping the arena has a concession that is open to serve somewhat bearable coffee or hot chocolate made with good town water that didn’t give you the runs by mid-second period. Jordan was a lovable kid. Although he sometimes ranted and raved that he didn’t have any friends (mostly because it was just one of those days/weekends when every one was busy), we certainly beg to differ considering the outpouring of emails, social media posts and phone calls. All of Wayne and Allison’s children have been raised with the emphasis of love, caring, compassion and the odd threat of consequences for their actions. Jordan’s first love before lacrosse was hockey because of his dad and brother. He was an avid sports enthusiast loving hockey, box lacrosse and field lacrosse. He was a zealous competitor. Everything Jordan set his mind to he put more than 100% into. He was always the earliest, the hardest working and most coachable player in the arena. He had something indescribable, that heart-filled drive. If we had 20 players exactly like Jordan, the team would never lose a game. Jordan played for the Strathmore Storm, Strathmore Venom, Zone 2 Bantam Summer Games, Okotoks Midget A Raiders, Rockyview Midget A Rage, Silvertips Jr B1, Raiders Jr A, Team Alberta Field, Mustang Starz Elite, WestCoast Starz & High Rollers. Jordan was coaching and mentoring younger lacrosse players with Mustang Lacrosse and just about to begin his 2016 season with the Mustang Starz Elite team. Jordan had just returned from winning a bronze medal at Field Lacrosse Nationals with Team Alberta. He was entering his final year of high school, preparing to head to the University of Montana to show his powerful spirit to the lacrosse community there. A colourful Celebration of Jordan’s life will be held in the Strathmore Civic Centre (120 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB) on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm. We encourage you to wear your team jerseys or pinnies. A private inurnment will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens at a later time. The family thankfully acknowledges all messages of support and appreciatively requests in lieu of flowers and food, donations can be made to Mustang Starz, Box 14, Black Diamond, AB, T0H 0H0 or to Epilepsy Canada, 2255B Queen Street East, Suite 336, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1G3. To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. Funeral Home Mountain View Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home 1605 – 100 Street S.E.Calgary, AB T1X 0L4.