Rod Mulligan

Rod was born in Stonewall, Manitoba in 1946 and grew up in Coquitlam, B.C. He moved to Prince George in 1972 with his loving wife Barb to take teaching jobs. Rod taught English and French at Kelly Road Secondary School for almost his entire 28-year career before he had to retire due to his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.

He was an amazing father, instilling a sense of adventure and love of the outdoors in his children and many others through his lengthy leadership in Scouting.

He loved connecting with people and after retiring, he turned his focus to numerous volunteering programs. Rod was the friendly face greeting people at the Hospital Auxiliary front desk for 20 years and he would always remark on how many past students he reconnected with; he loved it. He was passionate about literacy and tutored many people through the CNC VALT literacy program as well as at the Native Friendship Centre. In 2010 we were all so proud to see him receive a Community Service Award from the City. Rod also dedicated his time to the Community Policing program and then to the Senior Resource Centre Friendly Phone Call program. He was actively involved with the local MS society and often participated as a volunteer patient for the UHNBC medical program where he joked that students would poke and prod him. He had a great sense of humour.

Rod was an incredibly kind and compassionate man and took pleasure from everyone around him. He will always be with us.

Rod will be loved and remembered by his wife Barb; his three sons Geoffrey (Kristy), Robert (Stacey), and Paul (Erin); sister Lorna; grandchildren Noah, Nilah, Beckett, Dax, Maeve. He is predeceased by his brother Graham.

The family thanks the gracious staff of UHNBC for their care and the staff of Parkside Care Home who made Rod feel so supported and loved.

In lieu of a memorial at this time, donations can be made to the MS Society of Canada.