Monday, January 2, 2017

on to Heaven...

With great sadness for our family, we share the passing of Rod this morning. Funeral plans are pending at Merle Hay Chapel in Des Moines.

Chris & Melissa
Ben & Danielle 
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33 comments:

  1. Luci & LoreeJanuary 2, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    Am so very sorry for your loss. Have enjoyed his adventures, with Loyce by his side and later with Biscuit. His story of Biscuit and the vacuum (u know the round, automatic thing, what is that called??) was a treasure and one I tell people all the time, but the way he told it in the blog was hilarious, kept me laughing for days.... So very sorry he is gone............

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  3. Mac and NettersJanuary 2, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    Oh, we are so sorry to hear about Rod's passing. He was such a great guy. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family....heaven just received another angel.
    Gregg & Lynette McHenry

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  4. Janet S.January 2, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Rod had a great way of telling a story!!

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  5. Janna and MikeJanuary 2, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    We were so sorry to hear of Rod's passing--we never met but were left frequent comments on each other's blogs. Rest in peace with Loyce Rod.

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  6. Jim and SandieJanuary 2, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    A sad day for those of us who knew and loved Rod. God speed dear friend.

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  8. Rick and Kathy RousseauJanuary 2, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    Like others we trade comments back and forth. Guess our prayers were as good as the one who called him Home.
    Our Deepest Condolences to the Family.

    It's about time.

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  9. Jessica RikerJanuary 2, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of Rod's passing. Although I never met him, I always enjoyed reading his stories. He always seemed to have such a zest for life. I'm sure he is happy to be reunited with his beloved Loyce. May God's comfort be with all Rod's loved ones that mourn his loss. Rest in peace, Rod.

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  10. MyrddinJanuary 2, 2017 at 6:00 PM

    Say "Hi" to Loyce for us Rod. Rest in peace

    Jim and Linda Smith

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  11. DebJanuary 2, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    So sorry to hear of Rod's passing. I enjoyed reading his blog and will miss it. My condolences to you, his family and friends.

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  12. SallyBJanuary 2, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    Rest In Peace, Rod ........ I know you gave it the good fight, now you are at peace with the Lord....Loyce was waiting for you...... that is a happy ending for all of us ......
    You will be missed and your adventures are still shared among us ...... e.g. " The Rumba " !!!
    To Rod's Sons and families, thoughts and prayers come your way. Your Dad was special !

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  13. Tom and DebJanuary 2, 2017 at 8:18 PM

    We always enjoyed reading Rod's blog and having the opportunity to put a face to the stories at last years Blogger Fest was really nice. We had a great talk and ended the day walking back to our vehicles together. Our impression during that short visit was what a nice gentleman. Our sincere condolences to Rod's family. May he Rest in Peace.

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  14. Holly B.January 2, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    So sorry for your loss. I never met Rod but I enjoyed reading about his adventures.

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  15. Ray and Cindy WarnerJanuary 2, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    Rod was one of the best!

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  16. RunNRoseJanuary 2, 2017 at 10:34 PM

    Rod was a real sweetheart. To read what he wrote, you had to love him. So much fun and so sincere, was he. I share your grief at losing him. Thank you for keeping his readers in the loop.

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  17. Lorne Green (A Place Called Away)January 2, 2017 at 10:57 PM

    My sympathy to the family. I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting him last year in Quartzsite. What a great gentleman.

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  18. our awesome travelsJanuary 2, 2017 at 11:32 PM

    So sorry for your loss we always enjoyed his postings and feel so privileged that he took the time to stop by and spend more than a hour with us last winter the day before he came out for Bloggerfest. And we realized that we had so much in common. What a special man he was and will surely be missed by us all.

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  19. TravelBug-SusanJanuary 2, 2017 at 11:33 PM

    We are very sorry to hear about Rod. We loved reading about his motorcycle adventures. Thankfully he enjoyed life to the fullest extent he could. Our thoughts are with you all. We were never able to meet Loyce, Rod and Biscuit in person, but Rod did a good job on his blog keeping us up to date through the years. Our sincere sympathy and empathy. It is never easy losing loved ones.

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  20. Kevin and Tracy (a.k.a. kcgaz)January 2, 2017 at 11:43 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Rod was a great guy and he will be missed.

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  21. JOJanuary 2, 2017 at 11:55 PM

    So sorry for your loss, may you all find peace.

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  22. Jenny JohnsonJanuary 3, 2017 at 1:42 AM

    Heartbroken

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  23. Moonfly13January 3, 2017 at 2:10 AM

    Rod is in Heaven now and finally at Peace - in the arms of his beloved wife - Loyce. Vaya con Dios.

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  24. Brenda BrownJanuary 3, 2017 at 5:04 AM

    There are never any words that can really give comfort at a time like this. I am sorry for this great loss of this wonderful man. He will be greatly missed in so many ways. Please know that that so many of us cared deeply and draw on this to get you all through the days ahead. RIP my dear friend.

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  25. EmjayJanuary 3, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    I am sorry for your loss. Though I never met Rod, his wonderful personality showed through in his writing. May he and Loyce rest in peace.

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  26. Ken and ShirleyJanuary 3, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We never met Rod in person but felt as if we knew him through his blog. Now he's with Loyce. Take care..

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  27. Jim and GayleJanuary 3, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    So sorry to hear this. We enjoyed following Rod's blog and finally meeting him Quartzite last year.

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  28. CroftJanuary 3, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    So sorry to hear of rod's passing. We shared several fun times with him over the last couple of years.

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  29. Doug LaningJanuary 3, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    Very sorry to hear this. Enjoyed Rod's blog and seeing him at last year's Blogfest. My condolences to his family.

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  30. Retired VagabondJanuary 3, 2017 at 11:17 AM

    I was so sad to read this, but Rod I know is dancing in heaven now.

    I only knew Rod from his postings here on his blog. He had been traveling long before I did. I didn't comment much, but I enjoyed the read. I will miss that.

    My prayers for the family and friends left behind for now. We are here but a short time.

    Gary

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  31. Kenny And Angela's AdventureJanuary 4, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    It was a honor to meet him at the first Blogger Fest at the Q. We are from KC also..

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  32. Life with LynnieJanuary 7, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, am sending condolences, and prayed. Blessings, Lynn McKenzie (Rod's fellow blogger, who has read every entry posted)

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  33. KarenInTheWoodsJanuary 7, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    So sorry to hear of Rods passing. We have enjoyed his blog and his words over the years. So thankful you were able to post and keep us informed of his passing. I hope and wish more bloggers who read this will think of getting someone to post on their behalf if something happens to them. Family out here in blogland is important to keep in touch and informed too. Thank you for the information and may your family find peace and comfort in this time of loss.

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