January 12, 1988 - September 26, 2021
Megan was one of the chosen Angels who passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2021. The night of her passing, Megan was found unresponsive in her home on the evening of September 26, 2021.
Megan was everyone’s “Sunshine”, Meg brought joy to her family and friends. Meg’s kind spirit and warm heart were truly amazing.
Megan was born in Lodi on January 12, 1988, to James and Lisa Nordell, and brother Jeffrey Nordell. Nathaniel Nordell was born 13 years later. Megan loved her family dearly. The love she had for her family was shown daily. Meg was an amazing sister to her brothers, Jeff and Nathan. She was an amazing daughter to Jim and Lisa, always being concerned about “Mom and Dad”.
Megan graduated from Lodi High in 2006. After High School, Megen went to college to become a Respiratory Therapist, a career she loved. Megan advanced through her career as an RT, loved the ER, working trauma, anywhere there was action, Megan was in the middle. Megan spent 10 years of her RT career at Mercy San Juan in Carmichael. She loved Mercy San Juan. After 10 years as an RT, Megan decided she wanted a new challenge. Megan returned to school to become a Registered Nurse. In April 2019, Megan graduated with her Bachelor of Science as a Registered Nurse. Megan was “bound and determined” to get her first RN job in the ER, that girl made it happen! You see, if Megan wanted something, nothing would stand in her way of achieving her goals. Her first job as a RN was at Dameron Hospital in the ER in Stockton. After one year, Megan transferred to the ICU at Dameron. Megan’s dream was to work at Kaiser as an ER/ICU nurse. In 2020, Megan was offered a position as a RN in the ER at Kaiser South Sac. She was so excited to have met her goal. Megan’s family are so very proud of the young woman Megan grew into. Always helping others! Megan loved being an RN and the friendships she made throughout the years. I have been told by Megan’s hospital peers/friends, Megan would walk down the hallways at the hospitals and say to her peers and friends, “Hey Sister”.
Megan had a love, passion, adventure for travel. She was always planning her next adventure. When Megan traveled, you can be assured, the itinerary was a mile long. I used to ask her, when is it “Rest” time. Megan would often say, we must see everything. Megan’s travels included, Europe, Dominican Republic, Midwest, East Coast, Hawaii, Florida, and many other places. Megan wanted to travel to Africa, to go on an African Safari.
Megan had many loves in her life. Her family, her partner, Justin Dargen, her kitties, Simba and Nala, her dear friends, and the holidays (she loved the holidays). Megan’s love for Disney, Belle was her favorite princess. Her love for anything sweet tasting, Crumbl Cookies, she would check the menu every Sunday for the new flavors for the week. Shopping, Amazon was always delivering something. Megan and her Mom Lisa would often have “Sushi Dates”, for the latest new roll. She loved hanging out with her brothers, Jeff, and Nathan. Family was so important to Megan. Megan loved taking pictures, chatting up family stories about her mom and dad, and brothers. Megan and her dad would take the snow mobiles to the family cabin in Arnold on the weekends. Megan loved the weekends at the family cabin with her family!
Megan is survived by her father and mother, Jim and Lisa Nordell, her brothers, Jeffrey and Nathaniel Nordell and many cousins.
Megan will forever be missed. Her heart will never be forgotten, her smile, her laugh, her text’s, her phone calls, her soft skin, and her beautiful curly hair. Megan’s family will always be missing, “Nordell Table for 5”. Megan fly high with the Angels, sweet girl! Love You More!
Visitation:
The Celebration of Life for Megan will be held on Tuesday Ocober 12, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.
Services:
Services will follow from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Nordell family.
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