Birth date: Dec 31, 1942 Death date: Nov 16, 2025
Words cannot fully express what has been lost, but the memories behind those words bring his spirit to life. His was a life that began in humble circumstances and ended in the same quiet dignity. He was a man of strength and grace Read Obituary
My time with him was much less than I’d like. But his presence is timeless and truly one of a kind. He revealed to me not by speaking but by showing how to truly be happy no matter how many seasons you may endure. How a simple smile and willingness can change your perception into reality. He was truly one of the most welcoming person I’ve met and he has helped me more than he knows. Here’s to you Grandpa Rody. Thank you.
Daniel T.
I met Rody soon after he moved to Roy. I soon realized he was the guy to talk to about plants and how to care for them. We shared fruit trees and berry plants,(my red grape plant is doing great). It seemed like he was on his feet from sun up to sundown working around his property, pruning, trimming and making his home look great. It was very common to hear his weed eater buzzing away on a summer afternoon. I miss that sound! When I decided on putting up a privacy fence Rody was all over it. As I recall he did most of the 4x4 post work using his concrete skills and I did the rest but he was always asking if he could help. Rody was a very generous hard working man who treated everyone like family and everyone who knew him knew that as well. He was kind of a father figure to me and every time we met up we hugged each other and I always got a big smile on his face when he saw me. I will never forget him...
One of my favorite memories of Rody is on his Birthday and News Years Eve in 1986. We spent many New Years parties with him. This particular year I was pregnant and due the next week. He and his good friend Eddy were reminiscing and sharing stories of times past and telling lots of jokes. They had us all laughing so much, it was a really fun night. Well, as my Steve and I were walking in the front door of our house after the party my water broke and off to the hospital we went. We were blessed with our baby boy Steven at 6:30am on New Years Day. If it wasn't for Rody and his friend Eddy I don't think I would have had a New Years day baby.
Always a beam of light and happiness! Thinking of you and your great big smile!
Rody was my neighbor, and whenever I'd come home from work I'd look to see if he was out in the yard or driveway just so we could chat. Sometimes it was just for a minute, other times up to half an hour. I really looked forward to our conversations. I'll miss him. Eric
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