RODGERS
RONALD MYRLE RODGERS, passed away peacefully in Cardston, AB on Sunday, February 12, 2012, after a three year battle with kidney disease. He will be dearly missed by his wife Maxine, the family and many friends.
Ronald was born 22 May 1932 in Stavely, Alberta and lived there until he graduated from high school. After he served a two year mission in the Northwestern States, he met and married Maxine Pilling and they made their home in Calgary where he worked as Paymaster for the City of Calgary for 21 years. The family then moved to Red Deer and for the next 11 years he was paymaster for the Red Deer Regional Hospital. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he served as President of the Red Deer Stake and later as Patriarch there. Upon retirement, Ron and Maxine moved to Cardston, Alberta and in 1991 went on an 18 month mission to Birmingham, Alabama. They were then privileged to serve for 14 years as ordinance workers in the Cardston Alberta Temple.He was loved, respected and will be missed by his six children; Kenneth (Leslie) Rodgers of Calgary, Karen (Allen) Paterson and Rhonda Rodgers of Red Deer, Kay Larene Rodgers and Myrle (Jackie) Rodgers of Lethbridge, Brent (Lorena) Rodgers of Magrath. Also mourning his passing are 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, besides several well loved nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada or Humanitarian Aid directed by the L.D.S. Church.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel, Cardston, Alberta on Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop William Wolff officiating.
Friends my meet the family from 10:00 am to 10:45 am prior to the Service. Interment in the Leavitt Cemetery.
Email your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net Arrangements entrusted to Barry Salmon
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
