1931
2013
Rocky passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2013, at Overland Court Senior Care facility in Boise, ID, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's. He was surrounded by his family during his last days.
Rocky was born in Lake City, IA, February 11, 1931, to Marvin Felix and Ethel Maude Rock. He grew up in Rockwell City, IA, where he graduated in 1949. He played football, basketball and track; was senior class president; and was involved in drama and glee club.
He met his bride of 62 years, Evie, in sixth grade after moving into town from a country school. They were married in 1951 after his time in the Air Force.
Always a hard worker, after working on the family farm, he became a gandy dancer with the railroad at age 14. Rocky learned cabinet making and construction from his father. The building trade led him to San Diego, CA, in 1956 where he had a successful career as a commercial construction superintendent until his retirement at age 62.
Rocky and his family made their home in Poway from 1963 – 2007.
He had many interests during his life. He built a cabin cruiser, 'The Hawkeye,' with several of his brothers-in-law, and loved deep sea fishing. Rocky and the 'uncles' built old-school water pumper dune buggies and spent a great deal of time with the family in Ocotillo Wells in the Anza Borrego Desert.
His family will miss him very much. Family includes his wife, Evie of Boise, ID; children, Ron (Debbie) Rock of Redmond, OR, Gary (Monica) Rock of Vancouver, WA, Jeanine (Angelo) Sanfilippo of Boise, ID, and Annette Rock and Jaye of Nampa, ID; grandchildren, Matthew, Steven and Abby Rock, Jace, Kyle and Eric Rock, and Angelo and Sarah Sanfilippo; and great-grandchild, London Sanfilippo.
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I know this is a long shot as it has been several years since he has passed but my father was in the Air Force with this gentleman. My dad has told me many stories of their time spent together. I would love to reconnect with his family. If this reaches them, you may contact me at [email protected] you
Susan Ward
April 16, 2022
So sorry for your lose.
My thoughts are with the entire Family.
May your memories of better times ease your pain and sense of loss.
He will forever be with you in you heart.
John REZEK JR
January 9, 2014
Our condolences to Evie and the kids. Always enjoyed the times we'd sit on the front porch and chat.
Gabriele and Greg Howard
January 7, 2014
Evie so sorry of Rockies passing . You are in my thoughts and prayers . God Bless love Verna
Verna Hollaway
January 6, 2014
Rocky, you were awesome. You will be really missed by all that knew you. love, Craig and Sherry courts
January 6, 2014
I have many fond memories of Uncle Rocky. I remember the dune buggy from the one trip to California to visit all the aunts and uncles when I was a teenager. We will miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Morris Priest
December 28, 2013
Rocky, thanks for every thing I will miss you
Angelo C Sanfilippo
December 27, 2013
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