Jordan Speirs

Click Here To View Memorial Video Jordan Shawn Speirs, 23, of Provo, Utah, formerly of Ammon, Idaho, passed away November 3, 2015, at Heber Valley Medical Center in Heber City, Utah, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Born November 13, 1991, in Provo, Utah, Jordan was the eldest of five children born to Shawn Douglas Speirs and Erika Bird Speirs. He spent his early years in Bountiful, Utah, and attended Hannah Holbrook Elementary School. The family then moved to Ammon, Idaho, where he attended Ammon Elementary, Sandcreek Middle School, and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2010. He enjoyed playing football and running track. He was a member of the 2008 State Championship Football Team at Hillcrest, where as a running back he received local and state recognition. He was also a member of the state champion 4x200 and sprint medley relays and finished 2nd in the 4x100 relay. Jordan attained the rank of Eagle Scout and served in various leadership positions in the scouting organization. He attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, and then moved to Provo in 2013, to attend Utah Valley University where he was pursuing a degree in the medical field. He worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various assisted living centers and loved working with the elderly. He was currently employed at Revere Health for Dr. Kevin Gardner, Dermatologist. He thoroughly enjoyed his job and the vast array of opportunities associated with it. He loved all those he worked with and gained many friendships there. He enjoyed traveling. Some of his favorite places were New York City, Mexico, and most recently a family vacation along the Oregon Coast. He loved trying unusual foods and was interested in learning about other cultures. He enjoyed many sports including football, basketball, tennis, baseball, and wakeboarding. He could be found cheering on his favorite teams; the BYU Cougars and the New England Patriots. He loved just hanging out, with his brother, sisters, cousins, and friends, doing most anything. Jordan's love was his family. He found great joy in serving others and was an example to all. Jordan was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in the Ghana, Accra Mission. He developed such a love for the people of Africa. Jordan is survived by his parents, Shawn & Erika Speirs of Idaho Falls, ID, daughter, Presley Kaye Scrogum of Idaho Falls, ID, brother, Colby Speirs of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Caitlin Speirs of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Sydnee Speirs of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Paige Speirs of Idaho Falls, ID, grandparents, Douglas & Carol Speirs of Idaho Falls, ID, grandparents, Randall & Carla Bird of Layton, UT. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Yvonne Speirs. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the Ammon LDS Foothills Stake Center, 3934 East 49 South, with Bishop Hollis Murri of the Ammon 12th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, and from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held

12 Noon ,Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Ammon LDS Foothills Stake Center 3934 East 49th South Idaho Falls, ID, Bonneville 83406 Notes: The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Wednesday from 11-11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.