Rod was born in Ripon, CA passed away at home in San Jose surrounded by family and Friends.  He leaves his wife Linda, and their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters and foster sons.

   The course of Rod's life took various paths.  In his early life he worked in family businesses, on the farm and at the family service station.  After graduating from Ripon Christian High School, he attended Calvin University, grand Rapids, Michigan, where he met Linda.  Both graduated in 1964 and married in August of that year, before relocating to San Jose.  Rod continued his educational San Jose State University, earning a Master's degree in Marriage, Family, Child Psychology and later in Educational Psychology.

   Through his long career, Rod had a profound impact on many lives, particularly in black communities in Grand Rapids and Latino communities in San Jose.  In his private practice he helped many people transform their lives and find greater fulfillment.

   Celebration of Life will be held on April 26, 2025, at 

10 a.m. at the Vineyard Center in the Villages located at 9100 Village Fairway Drive, San Jose, California.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Saturday April 12, 2025