Rodney Dale Thachuk

Left to mourn are his family: Jan Toews (Rosie) of Buena Park, California, Allan (Gail) Thachuk of Kamloops, BC, Lynn (Bruce) Buchanan of Kamloops, BC, Marlene Allison of St. Catharine’s, ON, Melvin (Dana) Thachuk of Chicago, Illinois.

Also left to mourn are his nieces and nephews: Harmony (Bobby) Ryan (Xavier and Phoenix) and Stacey (Keenan) Todd, Patrick Buchanan, Jessica Buchanan and Ashley (Rob) DeFranco (Nolan), Jason Allison (Su Yi (Susan)) and also Michelle Chisholm; Chris (Cody) Chisholm (Aiden, Dani, Mason).

Rod was predeceased by his Dad (William Thachuk) on October 6, 2014, and his Mom (Kay Thachuk) on January 17, 2000.

Rod was born on December 31, 1956, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and lived in Prince Albert until December 1969, when the family moved to Kamloops. Rod attended NorKam and graduated in 1974. Rod was very musical and he played tenor saxophone in the Norkam Band and also with Dad in Dad’s old-time band “The Knights of Rhythm” where he played tenor saxophone, clarinet and electric bass. He also was a member of the pep band for the Kamloops Chiefs. Rod together with his brother Allan, Don Dever and Steve Mercer would attend many games and play their horns to get the crowd going.

Rod was an active member of the Eagles (FOE#3453) and also a member of the Kamloops Rube Band and Kamloops Big Band. Rod was affectionately known as “The Duck” and travelled many places with the Rubes and had great times and shared many stories with us.

During high school Rod worked for Elroy Sports (Eldie and & Vi Dever) and The Mens Room (Tom & Lorretta Ellison). After graduating from high school Rod worked at CNR as a Signalman , Cooper’s in Westsyde, IGA in Westsyde and eventually as an Electrician.

Rod had known many people and had touched many lives. He had a big heart and always tried to do right by anyone he met.

A Celebration of life for Rod will be held at the Eagles Hall on Saturday, October 25 @ 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honour of Rod with the Heart and Stroke Society.