George Lee Rhoda

George Lee Rhoda, 76, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on May 22, 1938. He enjoyed bowling, wood working, and spending time with family, friends, and his church community.

Survivors include his wife, Lucette; brothers, Jack (Karen) Rhoda, and Jake (Sue) Rhoda; his sister, Patricia (David) Dietrich; five children, Laura (Bill) Bruen, William (Tina) Rhoda, George Brian Rhoda, Bonita Wilson, and Phillip (Marisa) Rhoda; four step-children, Phillip (Patricia) Grey, Patrick Grey, Paul Grey, and Peter (Stephanie) Grey. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A special thank you to Casa De La Luz Hospice in Tucson for their loving care and support. Also thank you to Desert Rose Heather Funeral Home for all of the arrangements.

Visitation will be from 2:00 until 3:00 PM at Desert Rose Heather Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 PM at Desert Springs Presbyterian Church on May 20, 2015. Funeral services for George will be held at Desert Vista Cemetery located in All Faiths Memorial Park on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria VA 22311 or online at www. Donations.diabetes.org