Obituaries

August 1, 1941 – September 11, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Rod passed peacefully in his sleep on September 11, 2021.  He is survived by his wife (Elaine), son Brad (Tara), granddaughters Rachelle (Kris) & Danica; grandsons Ryan & Tyler and great-grandaughter Zara. He is further survived by his loving sisters, Dorothy (Jim), Shirley (Wayne), Valerie (Tyrl), sister-in-law Donna, brother-in-law Grant and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rod was predeceased by his daughter Sherri, his parents Charles and Marjorie Edwards, sisters Marlene Duncan, Sharon Gibson, brother Mark, brother-in-law Gary Armstrong and in-laws Richard & Evelyn Armstrong.

Rod was born August 1, 1941 in Drumheller, AB. In the fifties his family moved to Calgary; where he received his schooling. Following in his father’s footsteps, at a young age, he started working for the Canadian National Railway and retired at the age of 55.

 In 1981 he transferred with his family to Kamloops, BC and purchased acreage at Black Pines where he thoroughly enjoyed the country lifestyle and owning Thoroughbred horses.   The family had alot of fun travelling throughout the Interior circuit with some of Rod’s “Winning” horses for many years. He was a member of the BC Thoroughbred Association and the BC Quarterhorse Association.

 Due to Covid restrictions, a Celebration of Life will not be held at this time.

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