Jordan Thomas

jordan thomas

Glen “Jordan” Thomas, 27, Fargo, ND died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, September 17th, 2013. 

Jordan was born June 11th, 1986 in Sacramento, CA to Lisa Lee (Vroom) and James Robert Thomas. His family made their home in West Sacramento, CA until Jordan was six. At that time Jordan, his mother and her friend Kenneth Bushcette moved to Minnesota. Jordan grew up mainly in Twin Valley, MN and he attend various schools in the area.

As a young man Jordan traveled around the country, spending time in the Upper Peninsula of  Michigan and returning to his birth-state of California for a time before moving on to North Carolina. There he worked for General Electric and for a tree service.  After returning to Minnesota he held several jobs including working at the Twin Valley Bakery and cooking at the Lakeside Tavern in Detroit Lakes. Later he took a position in Fargo, ND as a professional fundraiser, eventually signing on with Strategic where he was a top fundraiser who worked his way up to management.

Jordan was an avowed atheist who enjoyed reading the works of Richard Dawkins and studying evolutionary biology, philosophy, and quantum physics, topics he enjoyed debating with his many friends.

Jordan is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and Mike Wickern, Ada MN and his grandparents Patricia and William Lee Vroom of Carmel, IN. He was preceded in death by his father James Thomas.

Jordan will be greatly missed by the many people to whom he brought so much joy and laughter.

A celebration of his life will be held at The Bowler, in Fargo, ND from 4-8pm Saturday, September 21st.

Memorials in Jordan’s name may be made to:

Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science

11605 Meridian Market View

Unit 124 PMD 381

Falcon, CO 80831

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  1. Climax MN
    Lisa,

    Even though words may not comfort you right now, I am so sorry for your loss. Take a deep breath and try to remember that you have so many wonderful memories of Jordan that you can reflect on. I love and miss you.

  2. Jamestown North Dakota
    Jordan, you were a true original! I always thought highly of you, you were so different from everyone else I know! I was proud to know you. You lived by your own set of rules, and made no apology for it! you knew living the way you did would have consequences, and you wished they didn’t but could not be anyone but yourself! That is never a mistake! I know you didn’t believe in god or that type thing, but I do believe you are wherever you were happiest in life.. you found where you loved to be the most, and get to be there, and happy forever, and all I have ever wanted for you is to be happy in yourself, your life, and your decisions. You have an amazing family, and I am glad I got to meet them, I just wish it were under better circumstances! the last two times I saw you was when u came to visit jtown, im glad you came, I had fun! and my birthday in fargo! Ill never forget you, your smile, or your philosophies!! be free my friend!

  3. Waubun MN
    Lisa and family,

    So sorry for your loss. For so many years you and Jordan were a big part of our family. I remember so many fun times, especially during the holidays. I will alwsys remember Jordan as being such a kind, funny and smart young man. We all love you very much and are thinking of you during this difficult time.

  4. ortonville Minnesota
    Jordan,

    Hey bro, there are so many things that I will remember you for such as living the dream and the way that you had of looking of things. I will see you again someday and thank you for what you meant to me. Rest in peace and I know this isn’t goodbye but until we meet again!!


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