Dr. Alice RODRIGUEZ

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Alice RODRIGUEZ Obituary

RODRIGUEZ, Dr. Alice 83, of Tampa, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012. Dr Rodriguez was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Manuel Rodriguez; and many uncles; aunts; and cousins. She is survived by her beloved brother, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr.; cousins, Carmin L. (Randy) Bourell of Union Mills N.C. and Allen G Walters; also by a loyal devoted loving friend, Saralee Harper, whose care and help of Alice throughout her long and serious illness was a true and beyond words, kindness. Alice's many friends from the church and former students were very loving and kind during her illness by visiting hospital and calls to check her condition. Education was her life's dedication by teaching high school for two yeas and thirty five as a professor at the University of Tampa. Upon retirement she continued lecturing at our church. The family will receive friends 1 P.M. Thursday August 30 at St John's Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 4120 N MacDill Avenue, Tampa Florida 33607. Memorial services will follow in the chapel and her cremated remains will be spread at the the church's memorial gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church would be appreciated. Mail to the above address.

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Published by TBO.com on Aug. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Alice RODRIGUEZ

9 Entries

Fred Vasconi

June 15, 2024

Here it is 12 yrs later and she crossed my mind. I've just learned of her passing. "Doc" was one strong woman. She had faith in me and is a major reason that I made it through U.T.. I will not forget her!

Pamella Settlegoode, Ph.D

August 15, 2022

This tribute may indeed be late in coming, however Dr. Rodriguez, or "The Rod" as some of the younger UT students called her, probably referencing her "Paper Chase" ethics in her classroom. I was very fortunate as a UT student that Dr. Rodriguez seemed to like me and lent strong support to all the women students and students who learn with disabilities under her tenure in the Department of Physical and Health Education. She was a strong advocate for physical education as a required subject in a liberal arts education, moreover a steadfast supporter of Title IX and I.D.E.A. This advocacy for girls, children who learn with disabilities and the importance of physical education (I can still hear her lecturing, "Not Phys. Ed. and please No Three R's--i.e. Roll Call, Roll Out The Ball & Relax." Dr. Rodriguez was serious and this ethic and love of her profession had a profound impact upon me and the profession; it helps explain, a lot, about the educator and professor I came to be, and why I proceeded to do many of the things I did along the way. After all, Education is the home of the Idealist. Thank you Dr. Rodriguez.
U.T. Class of 1983 & UO Class of 1992 (Oregon Ducks!)

Pat

September 13, 2020

Wow time does fly but memories last forever.

Paul Russo

August 22, 2020

Her memory will always live on with me!!

Paul Russo

August 29, 2012

Dr. Rodriguez was more than just my professor, she was an inspiration . I truly loved my time with her at UT . She was a blessing in my life and was like a mother to me. She always inspired me to excel in the classroom and on the field. She will always be in my heart.

Alyce and Pat Weinmann

August 28, 2012

Alyce and I are so sad -- and too many months have passed into the wind without words and thoughts of such incredible memories we shared. Although too late and meaningless to "Doc" I will see you at the Fellowship on Thursday. Jerry Massey sends his love to you as he tries to recover from the loss of Bill Clark.

August 28, 2012

DR RODRIGUEZ WAS OUR TEACHER AT UT GREAT EDUCATOR. VINCE AND CARMEN AGUERO

Dr Carmen Myers

August 28, 2012

Dear Ali:

It is almost unimaginable to me that you are gone---your unconditional love and faith in me sustained me always. I am so grateful to you for the powerful and loving force you have been throughout every day of my life as I grew from a child to this very moment; I already miss you beyond words.

I am sure that you are “lecturing” the angels in heaven right now and they welcomed Professor Dr. Alice Rodriguez when you arrived. All of us that loved you, that you left behind, will always treasure the memory of you and hold that close to our hearts to comfort us as we grieve your loss.

Your Loving Cousin,

Dr. Carmen Myers-Bourrell

Cheri Middlebrooks

August 28, 2012

So sorry to hear this sad news. Alice holds a very important place in the memories of my childhood and beyond. I will never forget her.

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