In Memory Of
Christopher James Nord
1975
2023
Christopher James Nord
November 20, 1975 — February 16, 2023
Christopher "Chris" James Nord, 47, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He came into this world earlier than expected and left this world much earlier than expected.
He was born November 20, 1975, in Wichita, Kansas, to Carl and Ruth (Graber) Nord. He was welcomed home by his older brother, Matt. Later, they welcomed sisters Kim and Lori.
Chris graduated from Mulvane High School and received a bunch of degrees from Kansas State University (B.S. in Political Science, History, and Pre-Law). He later attended Washburn University and earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
He was attending seminary at Saint Paul's School of Theology to obtain his Master of Divinity and was a local pastor for Rossville United Methodist Church at the time of his death.
Chris served in the Army, 22nd Infantry Regiment, for three years and earned Soldier of the Year while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
Chris shares two daughters with Chana Nord, Emma and Vallery Nord of Topeka. Chris married Shari Combs in front of family and friends on December, 10, 2022. In January, they spent their honeymoon together in Negril, Jamaica. In February, they were able to watch his beloved Chiefs win the Super Bowl.
His final words to his congregation each week were words he would want us all to live by: Love God. Love everyone else. It all comes down to that.
A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 25th at 10:30 a.m. at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th Street in Topeka. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service at the church.
To watch a live streaming of the service, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_igVs_Vlt8
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville, KS 66533.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share your memories of Chris or to leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born November 20, 1975, in Wichita, Kansas, to Carl and Ruth (Graber) Nord. He was welcomed home by his older brother, Matt. Later, they welcomed sisters Kim and Lori.
Chris graduated from Mulvane High School and received a bunch of degrees from Kansas State University (B.S. in Political Science, History, and Pre-Law). He later attended Washburn University and earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
He was attending seminary at Saint Paul's School of Theology to obtain his Master of Divinity and was a local pastor for Rossville United Methodist Church at the time of his death.
Chris served in the Army, 22nd Infantry Regiment, for three years and earned Soldier of the Year while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
Chris shares two daughters with Chana Nord, Emma and Vallery Nord of Topeka. Chris married Shari Combs in front of family and friends on December, 10, 2022. In January, they spent their honeymoon together in Negril, Jamaica. In February, they were able to watch his beloved Chiefs win the Super Bowl.
His final words to his congregation each week were words he would want us all to live by: Love God. Love everyone else. It all comes down to that.
A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 25th at 10:30 a.m. at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th Street in Topeka. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service at the church.
To watch a live streaming of the service, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_igVs_Vlt8
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville, KS 66533.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share your memories of Chris or to leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Christopher James Nord, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Saturday, February 25, 2023
9:30 - 10:30 am (Central time)
United Methodist Church
Memorial Service
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
United Methodist Church
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