Jordon David Ouse, 86, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 in the Stevinson home where he lived for the past 60 years. He was born to Joe and Lena Ouse and raised on a dairy farm in Gustine, California with his older brother Rodney, twin brother Gordon, and younger brother Duane. He attended Canal School, Gustine High School, Stockton College, and Fresno State University.
He and his twin brother were drafted in the United States Army, and served his country for two years prior to being discharged and returning to Gustine. He married Rosemary Jerome of Turlock in 1957 and moved to Stevinson in 1959 with his Jersey and Guernsey dairy. He and his wife raised four children on the ranch; Greg, Janet, Ken and Andrea. He also worked for Atlas Van Lines as a mover and truck driver.
He was a proud member of YMI Hilmar-Stevinson, and a Coastal Miwok tribal member of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Jordon loved many things in life; his family, his faith, farming, and traveling.
He was a wonderful man that touched the hearts of all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved twin brother Gordon.
His is survived by Rosemary, his wife of 61 years. He is also survived by his four children; Greg (Maria), Janet Stites (Ken), Ken (Catinka) and Andrea; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
There will be a rosary held for Mr. Ouse at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church: 8471 Cypress Street, Hilmar, California. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He will be laid to rest immediately following the mass at Sunnyside Cemetery: 20085 3rd Street, Stevinson, California.
