Rodger Hodgson

On May 7, Rodger Hodgson died from cancer. Rodger was born on Aug. 29, 1935, in Spokane to Clifford and Helen Hodgson of Waverly, Washington.

He is survived by his wife Donna Lee of 62 years, daughters Deb Wheeler, Pam Maier (Eric), Lorrie Hodgson (Mark), five grandchildren and one great grandson.

He graduated from Latah High School in 1953 and attended Eastern Washington College of Education (EWU).

He was in the US Naval Reserves for eight years.

His career in the grain industry began at Edwall Grain Growers, then to Benge Elevator Company and Ritzville Warehouse Company. He retired from Almira Farmers Warehouse Company in 1998.

Rodger and Donna moved back to their home in Ritzville where Rodger spent numerous hours on the golf course. They spent many happy days traveling in their motor home and were snowbirds for several years.

Because of Dad we all laughed a lot, cried less and loved a whole lot more. The youngest of five children, “Peanuts”, will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ritzville on Friday, May 12, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made in Rodger’s name to Ritzville Lions Club, 219 W. Main, Ritzville, WA 99169.

Or to Ritzville Golf Assn., PO Box 344, Ritzville, WA 99169.

For more information and to leave condolences visit http://danekasfh.com.