Nicholas Ordon Obituary

Retired from military service and public school service, a long time resident of Colorado Springs and Falcon, CO died April 17, 2010 after a short illness. He was born June 16, 1924 in Utica, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Lottie (Szablak) Ordon. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Beverly, his children and their spouses, Nick Jr. and Katy of Los Gatos, CA; Kimberly and Allan of Woodinville, WA and grandchildren Tiffany, her husband Bryan, and Keenan, sisters- and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. Nick was a combat veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters participating in campaigns in the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was commissioned in the Air Force upon graduation from the University of Iowa in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was the recipient of numerous military awards and decorations including the Legion of Merit and the Nuclear Safety Award. Following retirement from military service in 1970, he was for fifteen years a science teacher and principal at Calhan Public School during which time he was also an Assistant Professor at El Paso Community College. In 1987 Nick was appointed Secretary/Treasurer of the Falcon Fire Protection District Board. He was a Charter Member of the Fire Department and culminated his service as President of the Board in 2000. From 1968 to 1972 he was the President of the Falcon District 49 School Board. In 2006 Nick and Beverly founded the Falcon Senior Services organization and he acted as the Board Secretary. He enjoyed working with the seniors group immensely, cooking, storing, transporting and storytelling. Nick was proud to serve his country and the communities in which he and his family lived. He and his wife always supported schools, fire and police services, and community organizations. Visitation will be Friday, April 23, 2010 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Swan Law Funeral Home 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. Funeral Service to be held Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Community Church, 9475 Church View Road, Falcon. Private burial attended by family to follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to: Falcon Senior Services, State Bank, 7495 McLaughlin Road, Falcon, CO 80831, Falcon Fire Department, 7030 Old Meridian Road, Falcon, CO 80831, or Ralph Calabrese Scholarship Fund, Farmers State Bank, Calhan, CO 80808.