1942
Rodney
2023
Rodney Felch Snow
September 15, 1942 — December 1, 2023
Rodney “Rod” Felch Snow passed away peacefully during the night on December 1, 2023, in his Roseburg home.
Rod was 81 years of age and his passing was unexpected. He was born on September 15, 1942, in Roseburg, Oregon. He was the son of Hilda Louise Gurney, his mother, and John Snow, his father. Dale McFerrin was his “DAD” and raised him in the historical town of Oakland, Oregon.
He was working and enjoying the company of his co-workers, one, Jean Lavonne O'Brien. Shortly thereafter she became his wife. They just celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary and both were looking forward to another 36 years.
Rod graduated from Oregon State University with a Degree as an Electrician. He became an employee of Roseburg Forest Product; he gained tenure with his skills and dedication all the way through to his retirement.
Early in his retirement he enjoyed traveling and touring with his wife; his hobbies included hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He built a beautiful bird house and placed it atop a pedal stool outside the living room window so they could enjoy the feathered friends; that was short- lived when a cat moved it.
Thereafter he simply started enjoying the quiet life, watching the deer sleeping under his tree, sitting on his front porch atop the hill watching the airplanes on the runway, occasional fireworks, the view of Roseburg, with short drives and overnight stays to the Oregon Coast with his wife.
Survived By:
• his wife, Jean L. Snow (Roseburg, Or)
• his brother w/wife, Larry McFerrin and Terrie (Prineville, Or)
• his daughter w/husband, Renee Mercer (Snow) and Rick (Sutherlin, Or)
• his stepson w/ wife, Jeffrey E. O'Brien and Colleen (Oakland, Or)
• his grandchildren: Nick Mercer, Colin Mercer, Brannon Mercer, Lori O'Brien, John O'Brien, and Wade O'Brien
3 great-grandchildren and counting
Preceded By:
• his parents, Hilda Louise Gurney and John Snow
• his “Dad”, Dale McFerrin
• his son, Jason Snow
• his stepson, Tom O'Brien
• his grandson, Jared O'Brien
Family requested private viewing/service.
You may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart. Love you Dad – Renee Mercer
Rod was 81 years of age and his passing was unexpected. He was born on September 15, 1942, in Roseburg, Oregon. He was the son of Hilda Louise Gurney, his mother, and John Snow, his father. Dale McFerrin was his “DAD” and raised him in the historical town of Oakland, Oregon.
He was working and enjoying the company of his co-workers, one, Jean Lavonne O'Brien. Shortly thereafter she became his wife. They just celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary and both were looking forward to another 36 years.
Rod graduated from Oregon State University with a Degree as an Electrician. He became an employee of Roseburg Forest Product; he gained tenure with his skills and dedication all the way through to his retirement.
Early in his retirement he enjoyed traveling and touring with his wife; his hobbies included hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He built a beautiful bird house and placed it atop a pedal stool outside the living room window so they could enjoy the feathered friends; that was short- lived when a cat moved it.
Thereafter he simply started enjoying the quiet life, watching the deer sleeping under his tree, sitting on his front porch atop the hill watching the airplanes on the runway, occasional fireworks, the view of Roseburg, with short drives and overnight stays to the Oregon Coast with his wife.
Survived By:
• his wife, Jean L. Snow (Roseburg, Or)
• his brother w/wife, Larry McFerrin and Terrie (Prineville, Or)
• his daughter w/husband, Renee Mercer (Snow) and Rick (Sutherlin, Or)
• his stepson w/ wife, Jeffrey E. O'Brien and Colleen (Oakland, Or)
• his grandchildren: Nick Mercer, Colin Mercer, Brannon Mercer, Lori O'Brien, John O'Brien, and Wade O'Brien
3 great-grandchildren and counting
Preceded By:
• his parents, Hilda Louise Gurney and John Snow
• his “Dad”, Dale McFerrin
• his son, Jason Snow
• his stepson, Tom O'Brien
• his grandson, Jared O'Brien
Family requested private viewing/service.
You may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart. Love you Dad – Renee Mercer
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