William Arthur "(Art)" Rodda

William Arthur "(Art)" Rodda obituary

William Rodda Obituary

William Arthur (Art) Rodda, 92, of Sutter, CA, passed away July 30, 2013 at Rideout Memorial Hospital. Born March 25, 1921 in Merenisco, Michigan. A resident of the Yuba- Sutter area for 85 years. He was the owner of Rodda's Roost along with is wife, Estella for over 22 years.

Art served in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II, and was a Pearl Harbor survivor.

A graduate of Sutter Union High School, and a member of the V.F.W. of Gridley. Art was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his daughter, Arlene Metcalf of Chester; step-daughters Joyce Smith of Yuba City and Barbara Byer of Placerville; step-son Doug Becker of Placerville; and numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his wife, Estella Rodda in 1991.

Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Sutter Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ullrey Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95821.

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Published by Appeal Democrat from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2013.
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November 12, 2013

My sympathy for your loss. Art will be missed by many friends.

Gerry Lemenager

August 8, 2013

We will miss you! Team Rideout.

August 8, 2013

Art you will be missed forever. I truly enjoyed our time together. BINGO <3 Susan

Susan Hart

August 5, 2013

SHELBY ARCHER

August 5, 2013

Dear Rodda Family, I really was just an aquaintence since he is my neighbor here in Sutter for 12 yrs.But I knew of his "Pearl-Harbor Survivor-ship" and how proud he was, A very nice man. My thoughts are w/ his family & loved ones at this time, Sincerely Amy S

August 5, 2013

Uncle Art, a wonderful and thoughtful man. There will be nothing that comes close to good as "Uncle Art Corn"! I bet your playing Pinocle with Mom, Dad and Aunt Sissy. Jill. Jeff and Tanner Hill

August 3, 2013

Art you have been part of our lives and we are going to miss you.

Terry Burkes

August 3, 2013

Uncle Art will forever be remembered with a smile on our faces. The many Pinochle games with Mom and Aunt Sissy. :) His green thumb and bountiful gardens. His smile and sense of humor. Jim always enjoyed his visits with Uncle Art. He will be missed. May God grant him peace and eternal rest.

Daralene McPherrin/Silveira

August 2, 2013

Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you and your family.
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The Appeal Democrat Family

August 2, 2013

To: the Rodda Family,I am sorry to see that Art has passed away.I rememebr him from Sutter when i was a kid.I remember he had the roost too.He will be greatly missed in Sutter.

Rick Murphy

August 2, 2013

Art was one of the sweetest people I knew in life. I'm am very sad to hear of his passing. I'm proud to have known him. May he rest in peace now.

Jennifer Arroyo

August 2, 2013

Mr.Rodda was a lovely. Man. He will be missed

Donna Watson

August 2, 2013

Art you were a kind and gentle man. You always had a smile and a kind word to say. You didn't ask much of anyone but you gave so much. May the wings of angels deliver you into the had of God.
We will miss you. Love the Murphy's Ben Bobbie,Pam,Nancy,Rick and MaryJayne.

Nancy McConnell

August 1, 2013

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