Sammy Rex RODERICK

1938 - 2022

Spokane - Sammy Rex Roderick "Sonny" was born December 27, 1938, in Coquille, Oregon to Samuel J. and Mabel Warr Roderick. He passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in Spokane, Washington. He is survived by his brother Lew Roderick and sister Judy Annison and preceded in death by his siblings Shirley Juell and Bill Roderick. He is also survived by the mother of his children, ex-wife, Darlinda Kay Roderick, four children Arletta Stone, Sammy Roderick (Cari), Ryley Roderick Hazuka (Joe), and Sherise Roderick; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Sammy graduated from Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Oregon. He earned an AA degree and worked as a draftsman for the Spokane City Hall. After 36 years in the city planning department, he retired in 2004. During his life, he loved raising livestock and gardening on their Spokane Valley farm for over 40years. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, and outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and golfing. Some of his hobbies included watching NASCAR and horse races, rooting for the Boston Red Sox and Gonzaga Bulldogs, playing billiards, and going to the casino. He will be laid to rest at the Fairview Cemetery in Rockford, WA. The celebration of life gathering will be Sunday, November 20, 2 pm to 5 pm, in the upstairs banquet room of Market Street Pizza. 2721 N. Market St., Spokane, WA.