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 bom 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 U.and earned his Doctor 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 shared two daughtcrs 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 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 was held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2022, at the Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, in Topeka The fami|y received friends for an hour before the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville, KS 66533
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