Trenten David Beaumont Jordan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Trenten David Beaumont “Trent” Jordan, age 29, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Friday, March 11, 2016. Trent was born to Tammy Stalnaker Williams of Ellamore and Bryan P. Jordan of Montrose on June 4, 1986, in Elkins. Trenten was a 2004 graduate of Elkins High School where he was freshman class president, WV state winner in FBLA and the WV Bridge Design contest. Trent was a talented athlete, playing basketball, baseball, golf and running track. At the time of his death, Trent was a student at Coconino Community College as well as an assistant in the marketing department. He also supplied local restaurants and farmer’s markets with mushrooms he cultivated. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two exceptional step-parents, Robert “Chum” Williams of Ellamore and Valerie Plymale Jordan or Montrose; two sisters, Trista (Lamar) Allen, Fairmont, and Cassie Ann Williams, Ellamore; three brothers, Bryan “B J” (Melonee) Jordan, North Carolina, and Noah and Kaden Jordan, Montrose. He is also survived by grandparents Richard and Ann Fretwell, Elkins; Karen “Susie” Stalnaker, Bennettsville, SC; and Everett and Patty Plymale, Buckhannon; two special nephews Elijah Viola and Malachi Allen; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and thousands of friends including Josh Bennett, Randy Ferrese, Greg Varney, and his beloved dog Nala. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather David W Stalnaker, paternal grandparents Phil and Ruth Jordan and a special friend Jonathan Ray Shaw. Trent was a beautiful soul who never knew a stranger. His love for people and adventure led him to hitchhike across the country, where he touched many lives. During that time, he made brief stops in Alaska, Montana, North Carolina, and Arizona. This excerpt from his couch-surfing page exemplifies his spirit: “I want to be a muse to everyone I meet. I want to inspire people to be themselves and express their true nature without inhibitions. I want to let people know that they do not need to worry, they need to just live life and love deeply and passionately. I like to travel, of course. I don't mind stripping down to the bare essentials and being totally forth-coming to people. I believe that we were placed in this profound place; a place where we can only look around with awe or fear or love or blind obedience. I want to shake up things a little with the people I meet and make every human being reflect on their life. I want to rip off the masks and laugh til tears with everyone. I love to write and hike. I like to scare myself and my friends. There is nothing more exciting than being scared stupid. I believe in freedom and personal expression. I feel people are deeper and more colorful than they allow themselves to be most of the time. I love all of you and wish I had time to be close to everyone, though, I guess in a sense I already am. We all share the human condition. When I go hiking, I am not stomping along the path determined. Instead, I am walking across logs and jumping from rock to rock. I like to climb trees in the park and see who notices me. It's always children.” Friends may call from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Friends may also call from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday, March 21st at the Tomblyn Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Monday from the funeral home with Pastor Ann Fretwell officiating. Friends and family are encouraged to bring notes, letters or mementoes for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Trent Jordan Foundation Inc, PO Box 2727, Elkins, WV 26241, to assist individuals with addiction and mental illness. Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Trenten David Beaumont Jordan. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com,

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Trenten David Beaumont Jordan

June 4, 1986 - March 11, 2016