Roderick MACDONALD

MACDONALD, Roderick Angus
Dr. Roderick Angus was born December 10, 1930 in St. Louis, Saskatchewan and passed away on March 11, 2012 after a one year battle with melanoma. Predeceased by his loving wife Jane of 51 years in August 2010, he is survived and deeply missed by 3 daughters, Leslie (Russ), Karen (Alex) and Diane, 2 grandchildren Jed and Megan whom he deeply adored, 2 brothers, Cec (Babe) and Keith (Sheila) and numerous extended family and friends in Canada, United States and Russia. Fondly known as "Doc", our most giving and loving father, grandfather, uncle, friend (and dentist!) spent his early years in Saskatchewan until his family moved to Chilliwack when he was 10. Rod loved sports; he played basketball and baseball throughout his school years. Losing both parents at a very young age, Rod moved in with Les Hay and his family until he graduated from high school. He spent one year working in the Yukon until he moved to Kansas City when he was accepted into the University of Missouri. He worked his way through university, married Jane in 1959, and graduated from UMKC Dental School in 1960. Their first daughter was born in Kansas City but Rod and Jane returned to Canada where he set up his dental practice in Haney (Maple Ridge), BC and saw the birth of their second and third daughters. Rod loved his work, his patients, and his staff - many of whom became lifelong friends. Throughout his career he was a supportive and involved father, coaching his daughters' ball teams and attending their many activities, including several years devoted to the equestrian circuit with his daughter Karen. He also enjoyed biking, golfing, duck carving, woodworking, bird- watching, working on his property, reading and travelling. He retired in 1999 and continued to enjoy these activities; spending as much time as he could with his family and his grandchildren. Doc's overwhelming kindness, warmth, generosity, and gentle smile will always be remembered. Without Doc, our hearts are broken but our loving memories of time spent with him are endless. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ian Hyams, Dr. Willem Richards, Dr. Stacy Miller, Dr. Nicola MacPherson, and the staff and volunteers of Crossroads Hospice and Fraser Health for all the special care he received. An extra special thanks to his brother Keith who came to help us care for dad several extended times during his illness. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 15th at 2 pm at Burnett Fellowship Church, 20639-123rd Ave., Maple Ridge. Donations in Doc's memory may be made to the Crossroads Hospice (Port Moody) or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca