He was born and raised in Vale, Oregon and was a founder of Marenakos Rock Center from which he retired in 1996.
He loved watching the waves crash at his place in Longbeach and the birds in his beautiful garden at home, but most of all he loved his family and was well loved in return.
Rod was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrna, brother Vernon Hyde and sister Bonnie Nestor. He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta (Stuth), son Bill (Alexandra), daughter Jennifer Frantz (Shon), step-daughter Andrea Verner, stepson Scott Verner, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lorraine Blakeslee.
In lieu of flowers, please give to your favoite children's charity in Rod's name!
Arrangements under the direction of Greenwood Funeral Home, Renton, WA.
