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Peter Rhodes Obituary

Peter Alan Rhodes, age 62, son of Joyce Rhodes and the late Phillip Vernon Rhodes, died October 16, 2023, in Novato, CA of an aneurysm of the carotid artery. He attended Rancho School, Novato High School, College of Marin and the California Maritime Academy. During high school he taught karate at the East West Karate School in Novato. In his early twenties Peter was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was intermittently housed and homeless for forty years.His final resting place is Valley Memorial Park in Novato. Friends and family are invited tothe Celebration of Life at the Unitarian Universalist church, 220 Channing Way, San Rafael at 2 pm on Saturday, November 18.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Nov. 12 to Nov. 17, 2023.

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Kimberly Skinner Schotz

November 26, 2023

I attended school with Peter. He was also our paperboy. I will remember his friendly personality. I hope he finds peace.

Joe Taylor

November 22, 2023

It was a pleasure knowing you Peter. Thank you for your kindness

James Cook

November 12, 2023

Went to school with Peter was a good person , quiet kid , into karate teached it , RIP Peter

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church

220 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA

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Valley Memorial Park, Cemetery, Funeral Home, Crematory & Reception Center

650 Bugeia Lane, Novato, CA 94945

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