November 23, 1945 - November 8, 2024
In loving memory ~
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Rody on November 8, 2024 at the age of 78 from complications of pneumonia.
Mike was born in Moncton, New Brunswick to Mary and G. Barrie Rody on November 23, 1945. At the age of 17 Mike joined the Navy and enjoyed his service aboard the aircraft carrier HMCS Bonaventure. At the age of 20 he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Baden-Baden, Germany for four years before settling at Comox Airbase. He met his wife Jill while on vacation in Oregon in 1971. After 12 years with the armed forces, he and Jill moved to Campbell River where Mike went to work at Island Airlines and Campbell River Boatland before becoming a BC Parks Ranger. He retired from BC Parks after 45 years of service.
He is survived by his brother Pat ( Therese), Philip, sister-in-law Melva, his loving wife of 53 years Jill, as well as their children and families: Mary(David) and their children Jacob, Eli, Grayson, Chris, Brittany, Melanie and Lane; Beth(Brad) and their children, Hadley and Finley; and Andrew(Kelly) and their children, Keileen, Nova, and Mikey. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Barrie.
Mike was a hard worker and was always busy whether it was running Mike's Trophy House, volunteering for the RCMP Victims Assistance program, volunteering as a Captain for the Oyster River Fire Department, or working handyman jobs for friends.
Mike had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, boating and camping. He also loved playing, coaching, and watching hockey. He was a loving Papa and loved spending time with his grandkids, his dogs, and sharing Armchair Sports and a Starbucks coffee with Jill. We would like to send a Thank You to the staff at Campbell River ICU and a special Thank You to Dr. Janet Green of Courtenay.
A Celebration of Life will be planned for the Spring of 2025.