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Jack Rood Obituary
Jack M. Rood, Sr.
of Hallstead, Pa.
Jack M. Rood, Sr., 76, Hallstead, Pa., passed away in Montrose, September 18, 2008, after years of declining health. He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Rood, who was the mother of their three children. Jack is survived by his children and their spouses, Charles and Nancy Rood, Hillsborough, N.J., Jack Jr. and Peggy Rood, Endicott, N.Y., Deborah and Jeffery Vance, Winterville, Ga.; his wife of 35 years, Linda L. Rood; brothers and sisters and spouses, Geraldine Sackett, Betty Dietrich, Dorothy and Samuel Phoebus, Raymond and Janet Rood, Robert and Mary Lou Rood; a sister-in-law, Rena Rood; brothers-in-law and spouses, Bill and Judy Burd, Ted and Tina Lewis; grandchildren, Amy Rood, Eric Rood, Bryon Rood, and Jason Vance; step grandchildren, Yvonne McKeon, Nathan Smith, Tyler Smith, and Monica Smith; and numerous other family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard A. Sr. and Marweda E. Rood; and by several brothers and sisters, Leonard A. Rood, Jr., Caroline Rood, Howard Rood; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Rood and Eleanor Rood; and by two brothers-in-law, Carlton Sackett, Sr. and J. Donald Dietrich. Jack retired from IBM Endicott, where he held many positions during his 30-year career. In his earlier days, Jack was an athlete and set records at his high school in the 220 yard dash and the 440 yard dash. He served his country in the United States Army, was a volunteer fireman for the Hallstead Fire Department, and a member of the Hallstead Borough Council. Although he remains in memories and in spirit, his physical presence will be missed by all of his loved ones and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, 5 Susquehanna Avenue, Hallstead, Pa., Saturday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 12 noon until the start of the service. Donations in remembrance of Jack M. Rood, Sr. may be made to Rose Hill Cemetery, Hallstead, Pa., or to St. Lawrence Cemetery, Great Bend, Pa.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Rood
Loretta Parker
October 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill Johnston
September 28, 2008
To the Rood Family (Gerry and all)-Hallstead has lost another old timer, and I believe those old timers meeting at McDonald's will miss him too. My condolences.
Steve Cole
September 27, 2008
I worked with Jack Sr. 25 years ago when he was in River Plaza. If you were new to his meetings, he would gently and fairly guide you; if you weren't new, you were expected to come to his meetings prepared. A kind, intelligent man with a great sense of humor, he is a standout memory in my 29 year career.
My deepest sympathies to the Rood family.
Olive [Brown] Colwell
September 26, 2008
Linda & all the Rood family.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow with the passing on of Jack.
God Bless
TED PURTELL
September 26, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gene & Nancy Downs
September 25, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Michelle Colwell
September 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with each of the families as you come together in this time of loss. I will always remember Jack for his smile, quick wit, and that twinkle in his eye that made you think he might be "up to something." He was a sweet, kind person, which I've found runs in the family (Bob, Ray, John--I truly think the world of each of you). Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful man.
JEANNE AND DON BUTTON
September 25, 2008
LINDA AND FAMILY - WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Linda (Doran) Krmenec
September 25, 2008
My condolences to the Rood families on your loss.
Edith Osborne-Stilloe
September 25, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jean & Wayne Harris
September 25, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rebecca Tanner
September 25, 2008
Linda and family, was so sorry to read of your loss this morning. Jack was always a postive person and always gave you smile when you were around him. May God's peace surround you and bring you comfort.
Don't cry because it's over SMILE because it happened.
Ida Hanyon
September 25, 2008
To Linda & the Rood family, my deepest sympathy for your lose. I knew a lot of Roods during the years that Charlie & I had our store in Hallstead. They are all great people. Now I have one as a granddaughter, married to Dirk Rudock. God be with you all. Ida
charles martel
September 25, 2008
Linda,Jack was one super guy.I am so sorry for your lost.My God Bless you and your family.Sorry I cant be there for the service.
Nancy Wiseman
September 25, 2008
Linda, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jack was a wonderful man and will be missed. God Bless and keep you through this difficult time.
Cliff Miller
September 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. I learned a lot about sports from Jack during our highschool days in track. He will be missed.
Jennifer Jackson
September 20, 2008
He was my "uncle by remote control", as Gram used to say. I have very, very fond memories of him and the rest of the family as well. It has been years since I have seen him but have thought of him often. He was a true example of a great man. The sense of humor and the good ol Rood salute he always gave when he either greeted you or when you left. Always telling me that he had a watermelon growing in his belly because he ate one too many watermelon seeds! He was always so warm and kind, I always looked up to him.
To Linda and Family: I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss and hope you find comfort in this dark and sad time.
I know he is with fantastic angels looking over us all. God Bless.
Steve Baker
September 20, 2008
Jack was a person we looked up to. God be with you in your loss.
Barb Wheeler
September 19, 2008
Linda & family,
I was sadden to read about Jack. He was indeed a fine gentleman whom the the family can be very proud of. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Manning Wheeler & family
James Decker
September 19, 2008
Linda and the Rood family: We are sorry to hear of Jack Passing. He was a great guy and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Mary Lou Decker
Sharon Phillips
September 19, 2008
So sorry to hear about Mr. Rood's death. I was his home health nurse.
It was a pleasure visiting him and his wife. He was a very kind and caring man, and I'm sure he will be missed.
KAREN SINNETT & EARL LINDSEY
September 19, 2008
Linda and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ray Rood, Jr.
September 19, 2008
Uncle Jack was a Great Person and although I didn't get to see him much over the past years, I'll miss him a lot. I have many fond memories of him. Grandma Rood's picnics, the apartment in Ship Bottom, camping at Ocean View Campground in NJ, and just hanging out at his house when I was a kid to play with Chucky, Jackie and Debbie. One camping memory I have was at Deer Run Campground. Uncle Jack and my Dad sat up until probably midnight having a few beers. Many many beers. My Dad was loudly calling to a whippoorwill in the midnight silence of the campground and Uncle Jack was complaining about eating too many hot peppers and how he was dreading the next day.
Anyway, that's just one of the many memories I have of Uncle Jack. My heavy heart goes out to Aunt Linda, Chucky, Jackie, Debbie as well as the rest of our Family.
To Uncle Jack: I'll miss you greatly. I'm so sorry that you had to suffer for so long. You didn't deserve that. But if I can have any happy thoughts and feelings at this time, it's knowing that you're at Peace now.
Love,
Raymie
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