Jordan Leigh Barrington (Gomes) Riggins, 37, passed away at home in Bellingham, Washington on June 11th 2025, with her family by her side.

Jordan is survived by husband, Graeme Riggins of Bellingham; parents, Greg and Annette Gomes; brother, Taylor Gomes of Newman; Aunts and uncles, Linda Gonsalves of Modesto, Manfred and Junko Renner of Germany, Denis Carlos of Escalon, Neal and Cheryl Gomes of Chilcoot, Bobby and Karen Yamamoto of Westley. Jordan had many cousins and dear friends who loved her deeply.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Hurd and Marge Barrington of Newman and Gene and Ruth Gomes of Patterson; aunt, Susan Barrington Carlos; uncles, Gene Barrington and Mitchell Gomes.

Born on March 31, 1988 in Modesto CA, Jordan grew up in Newman. She graduated from Turlock Christian High School in 2006 and earned a B.S. in Zoology from Humboldt State University in 2010.

With an innate curiosity and deep connection to nature, Jordan was a Wildlife Biologist who was dedicated to protecting wildlife. She worked to study and safeguard species of concern throughout the Pacific Northwest. She found joy in backpacking, birdwatching, foraging for mushrooms and berries, gardening and houseplants, trying different restaurants, and could always make time for a coffee or tea. Jordan and Graeme met in 2016, married in September 2023, and kept a beautiful home on an old tree lined street in Bellingham.

Above all, Jordan was happy. She lived surrounded by an abundance of love: adored by her family, fulfilled in her work, embraced by friends, and cherished by her husband.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 19th 10:00am, at Orestimba Presbyterian Church, Newman.

Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman.