Rodney Frederick Smeed
March 23rd, 2015
SMEED, Rodney Frederick
1938 – 2015
Rodney passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the age of 76 years. Rodney’s career as an air traffic controller spanned 31 years. When not at work, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Rodney will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Arlene; children, Janice (Darryl) Brachman, Doug Smeed, Julie Smeed (Tim Roy); grandchildren, Zachery, Kaitlyn and Sheldon; sister, Joyce Williams; and niece, Teri (John) McIntyre. A Celebration of Rodney’s Life will be held at the Calgary Elk’s Lodge and Golf Club, 2502 – 6 Street NE, Calgary, AB on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rodney’s memory to The Parkinson Society Alberta, #102 -5636 Burbank Crescent SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 1Z6
Messages:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Arlene,Janice,Doug and Julie at this time.You will all miss Rod so very much.He was a great guy who left a lasting impression on all of those who met him and will never be forgotten.
Rodney bowled on my team with my husband (Carl) and Norm Stevens for several years. He was such an amazing man ! So kind and caring and always got our humour when we were bowling! I looked up to Rod like he was my own Dad ! My thoughts and prayers go out to you Arlene and all of your family at this very difficult time. Rod will be missed by so many people that he has touched in his life.
My thoughts are with you, Doug, and your family through this tough time. While I never met your Dad I can attest to the man you are today and I know he had a big hand in shaping who you have become. Hold on to the memories, laugh and love them all. Rest well Mr Smeed.