Floyd John "Shadow" Elordi, 86, of Jordan Valley, OR, formerly of McDermitt, NV, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, following complications from cancer. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 2nd at the Jordan Valley Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. A viewing and gathering with dinner will be held at St. Bernard's parish hall at 2:00 p.m. Shadow was born June 15, 1923, the 10th of 12 children, to Damaso and Gregoria Cabot Elordi in Jordan Valley, OR. He attended school in Jordan Valley and enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. After graduating in 1941, Shadow went to Pendleton, OR with friends to learn the sheet metal trade so he could work in the shipyards. Eventually Shadow joined the military and was one of five brothers to serve and survive WWII. He was a member of the 7th Infantry division, Company G, and served in the Pacific. Shadow worked at several different business ventures. He owned and operated the Shell station with his brother, Thenon, in Jordan Valley, the Owyhee Lounge in Marsing, ID and finally the Say When Casino in McDermitt, Nevada. He recently returned to live in Jordan Valley. The things that pleased Shadow most were spending time at Elordi Sheep Camp, following his race horses, having a high ball with friends and watching a good ball game. Floyd Elordi is survived by his seven children and their spouses: Suzanne and Dallas Boyer of Fallon, NV; Rosalyn and Sam Pitman of Melba, ID; David and Babe Elordi of McDermitt, NV; Kenneth and Deva Elordi of McDermitt, NV; Paul and Carmen Elordi of Homedale, ID; Marie and Chris Casalez of Winnemucca, NV, and Dennis Elordi and LouAnn Krupp of Jordan Valley, OR. Shadow is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grand children, 3 great-great grandchildren and numerous Elordi nieces and nephews that were all special to him. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers and sisters. Memorials can be made to I.O.N Heritage Museum, 502 Swisher Avenue, P.O. Box 361, Jordan Valley, OR 97910.

Published in Idaho Statesman on January 1, 2010