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Rodger Weaver Obituary
1944-2022
Portland, OR—Rodger Lee Weaver died aged 77 on March 13, 2022 in Portland, OR. He was surrounded by his loving wife Joy Weaver, and daughters Kate and Gina Weaver. He is also survived by his beloved grandkids Veronica and Owen Weaver Takenaka, siblings Caroll Marchand, David Weaver (Karen), and Janet Beasley (Keith), and dear friends Bonnie Rock, Jim Rafferty, and Sam Liebelt.
Rod's parents Edwin and Minnie Weaver welcomed him to their family on September 4, 1944. His siblings remember him as the center of neighborhood kids' games, making sure even the youngest kids were involved. He weathered a neck-break in his late teens, and a car maintenance accident, to marry Joy in 1968 and earn his PhD in Economics from the University of Utah in 1974.
Rod was generous with support to causes dear to him, including Shriners, school and community center construction in Belize, Red Cross blood deliveries, and Team Rubicon, a veteran support organization.
He had a heart for adventure, travelling the world, hiking across the Southwest, and bicycling across northwest Portland.
His last days were filled with daily phone calls with his siblings, hugs from his grandkids, daughters, and wife, and care from Ivy Court and Providence Hospice.
We love you Paipai.
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Barry Bell
December 15, 2023
Just reflecting again on how Rodger was one of my key mentors at PacifiCorp. I recognize and appreciate his influence all the more as time goes by.
Scott Brattebo
March 12, 2023
Rodger was the best!! A good man and good boss!! We will always remember his honesty and integrity!!
Barry Bell
March 30, 2022
I worked with and for Rodger at PacifiCorp for several years. He was a singular talent, highly respected for his intellect, integrity, idealism, and leadership. He was a mentor to me. I´m so glad our paths crossed. Please know he was an influence for good in his profession.
Bill Griffith
March 29, 2022
Rodger was decent, honest, and intelligent. He was always positive and I'll miss him.
Kent Baldwin
March 28, 2022
Quite simply, Rodger was the best.
Diane Lozovoy
March 28, 2022
Rodger was my "boss" but a greater friend in the years that followed. What a joy and inspiration! He will be missed.
Judy Ridenour
March 28, 2022
I worked with Rodger for many years and he was always a ray of sunshine in my day. He will be missed.
Diane Cherry
March 27, 2022
Joy, I´m so sorry we have lost touch. My sympathies with Rod´s passing. I´m so glad that your family is close by. He was such a kind person.
Scott Brattebo
March 27, 2022
Rodger was a good man and colleague!!
Michael Slaughter
March 20, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Weaver clan. Every summer in our early teens he showed me right from wrong. Without those summers.....who knows what might have been.
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