Dr. Jordan Tyler Dille

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. • Our dear beloved Jordan returned to his loving Heavenly Father on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, while in Mount Vernon, N.Y.

He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Sept. 23, 1980, to Lynn and Dea Dille, the third of six children. He was a typical third child, always trying to keep up with his two older brothers. He was a nonstop busy body, so inquisitive. When he was 4, his mom bought him a book titled "Things to Do When You Are Bored," and he immediately set out to do every one of them. First on his list was to make a bird feeder to hang in the tree. He was very proud of his "bowed feedo" as he struggled with saying his "R's." So his mom and dad would always say, "Are you a "bowed bord?" This was the beginning of his creative spirit!

He grew up on the Dille Farm south of Hansen, where he learned the value of hard work. He loved to burn the trash and kick around in the truck or tractor with his dad. He loved being daddy's little helper. He attended school in Kimberly, graduating in 1999, never once missing the honor roll. He loved sports and excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He loved competition and always worked hard to do his best. His teammates were inspired by him.

Jordan served an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Barcelona, Spain, from September 2000-September 2002. His mastery of the Spanish language allowed him to connect with a myriad of people throughout his life. He loved to speak the language. He loved serving the Lord and sharing his love for the gospel. He loved people. He loved to serve others and bring people joy. He wouldn't hesitate to stop in a raging snow storm to help a stranded car or walk down a dark alley to help a complete stranger change a tire. He was truly Christ-like. On Sunday, Jordan's last day on earth, he shared his love for his Savior Jesus Christ and His gospel by inviting and taking his best "New York" friend, George, to church with him.

Jordan met Lisa Marie Funk in the fall of 2002 on a blind date and was completely smitten. He knew that day he had met his eternal companion. They were inseparable. Their date nights had to include a good meal and occasionally a movie. Jordan was a tease and loved to play jokes. To propose, he dressed up as a bum and stalked Lisa as she shopped in Target. She was about to head to the customer service department to complain about the unusual harassment when she finally recognized "the bum." They chuckled for a bit then he dropped to one knee and asked for her hand in marriage. Jordan always said, "If you can't find it at Target, then ya don't need it!"

They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Jordan River Temple on June 7, 2003. Together they are the parents of five beautiful children, three daughters and two sons. Their whole married life was spent with Jordan attending school and Lisa at home with their babies. This is what made them happy. Jordan was a loving and caring husband and father and he adored the mother of his children. He loved showing her affection and cherished the joy Lisa would receive from a simple bouquet of flowers picked by the kids.

From the time Jordan was in second grade, he wanted to be a doctor so immediately upon his high school graduation he was in pursuit of his goal. He graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree in Zoology, then headed to Midwestern University to study podiatry in Glendale, Ariz., graduating with high honors in the summer of 2011. He recently completed his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, N.Y., and received his license to practice podiatry in New York and in Idaho.

Jordan enjoyed work in the emergency room, where there was absolutely no routine but rather a diversity of issues. It would excite him to use his newly gained knowledge to quickly find a solution to an unusual circumstance. He had a special gift of calming an anxious and troubled heart. He had neither fear nor a challenge he didn't want to tackle. He had an incredibly brilliant and creative mind. He loved to make people laugh. He never complained. He loved to be praised and yet was so humble. He loved, loved, loved playing jokes; he could give 'em and he could take 'em.

Jordan was the best son, brother, husband, father and friend. We have many treasured memories. It was a joy attending his graduations, watching him push his kids on swings he had made, teaching his 4-year-old son how to spin cookies in the church parking lot, hitting the game-winning home run, reading his scriptures, hugging his wife and a million more.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Marie Dille; and their children: Tyler Marie, Kylee Marie, Kace Jordan, Bree Marie and Kade Jordan; his parents, Lynn and Dea Dille of Hansen; his siblings, Joe (Jana), Jackson (Rachelle), Jentry, Jace (Jolene) and Beejae Higley (Brent). He is preceded in death by his Grandma and Grandpa, Joseph K. and Bernice Dille; his Pops and Grandy, Lee and Barbara Bartlett; and two brothers-in-law, Brian and Kyle Funk. We know they, and many, many others who have gone on before him, are with him now. He's not alone. He's not afraid.

Jordan knew he was a child of God. He knew and loved his Savior as his elder brother that was sent to earth to atone for our sins so that we could be made clean and pure, worthy to dwell again in the presence of our Heavenly Father forever. He did all he was commanded to do while here on earth and walked bravely in faith, was baptized and confirmed a member of our Savior's church and gave two years of his life in service for him, made covenants in the temple of the Lord and was sealed to his eternal companion creating his eternal family. He had challenges and stumbled a little along the way, but he's free and back with loving family and actually, back in school, our Heavenly Father's highest school of knowledge, and he's not wasting any time. We know Jordan would not want us to worry about all the "whys" but rather get busy and try to be more like Christ. Love one another. Forgive others. Serve others. Be happy.

We love you, Jordan, and are so very proud of you. God be with you until we meet again.

A memorial service for Jordan will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Kimberly LDS Stake Center, 3857 N. 3500 E. of Kimberly, Idaho, with Elder Kent J. Allen presiding and Bishop Mark Stanger conducting. The viewing will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at White Mortuary, 136 Fourth Ave. E. in Twin Falls. Internment will follow immediately after the service at Sunset Memorial Park.

Contributions may be given to the Jordan Dille Family Trust in care of Wells Fargo Advisors, 1435 Fillmore St., Twin Falls, ID 83301.