- Date Of Birth: July 21, 1993
- Date Of Death: August 25, 2022
- State: Idaho
Kaleb Jordan Saunders, 29, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 25, 2022, at his home.
Jordan was born July 21, 1993, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. When Jordan was 2 ½ years old, his dad married Misty, and she brought along her son, Bryant. Jordan instantly had a mom and big brother overnight. Within the next three years, Jordan became a big brother to Cheyann and Dezmond. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He attended AH Bush Elementary, Taylorview Junior High, and graduated from Lincoln High School as Valedictorian.
Jordan joined the United States Army in 2012.
Even though his battle with depression ended his life early, he fought hard and with all he had. He was so proud of his siblings and loved all of them so much. We are still so incredibly proud of Jordan and all he accomplished in his life. He was so funny! Even when his jokes were terrible, they still made you laugh. He was so kind and would help anyone who needed it. Even though he is gone, we know he is still up there laughing and loving on us. Although his time in the military was short, he served much longer. He was so proud to be a veteran and was proud of his sister when she joined the Navy in 2015.
Jordan was very creative and talented. He loved art! He was amazing at graffiti art and wood burning art. He loved the outdoors and would rather be hiking or fishing than anything else. He liked just being in the mountains.
Jordan is survived by his mother, Misty Wheeler (Richard Hicks) of Idaho Falls, ID; father, William Dave (Tina) Saunders; brother, Bryant Timothy (Destinee) Wheeler of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Cheyann Faith (Natasha) Rodriquez; brother, Dezmond William Saunders; niece, Belle Kathleen; nephews, Carter Logan and Archer Bryant; grandparents, Timothy and Marge Wheeler; and grandparents, Mel Saunders and Carol Saunders, and grandparents Creig and Judy Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, LeeAnn Wheeler.
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about.
