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Ann C. Rodman

1945 - 2014

Ann C. Rodman obituary, 1945-2014, Yakima, WA

BORN

1945

DIED

2014

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Ann Rodman Obituary

Ann C. Rodman

On Sunday February 23, we lost a truly wonderful mother and friend.

Ann C. Rodman, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends after a short illness. Ann was born on October 31, 1945 in Artesia CA. then moved with her parents to Sumas, Washington in 1956 and in 1966 made her home in Yakima Washington. Ann graduated with her RN degree in 1971.

She worked for Yakima Regional formerly St. Elizabeth Medical Center for 39 years until her retirement in 2012. Ann was an avid animal lover and volunteered for the Humane Society. She was also a die-hard Mariners fan holding season tickets every year and never missing a home game. Ann was a very compassionate and loving person to her patients and all who knew her.

Ann is survived by two daughters, Roberta (Steven) LeMaster and Nancy Lopez, 3 step-children Rick Rodman, Debbie Rodman-Cuyle and David Rodman whom she considered her own children. 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also Jennifer Mora who was like a daughter to her and her best friend Carmen Rowland and numerous family and friends.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, her husband Ivan and one grandchild.

Ann will be missed dearly but will forever be in our hearts.

A celebration of Ann's life will be held Sunday March 2nd at 1:00 pm at Keith and Keith funeral. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Ann Rodman Kennel in care of the Yakima Humane Society. Ann loved her Mariners so feel free to wear Mariners colors.

A memorial service will be held at Keith & Keith Funeral Home on Saturday, March 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. To celebrate the life of Ann and share and share a memory visit www.keithandkeith.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 25, 2014.

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February 19, 2019

Ann, I still think of you frequently and it makes me smile. Your love of animals and our Mariners will forever be imprinted on my heart. I pray that your family is finding peace and that they are able to remember all of the good times and love that you brought to them.

Steve LeMaster

March 10, 2014

You're in the comforting arms of the Big Guy now, mom

Steve LeMaster

Jodawn straighter

March 8, 2014

To the family Ann is a wonderful,beautiful woman she enjoyed spending time with family an friends ....I'm really sorry she is here in person but she will all ways be here in spirit an be all of your Angel along with Ivan she will be happy in heaven as here she loves each one of you an never let heart ache bring you down we're she is in peace with The Lord an more family members let The Lord take the pain an give u peace knowing that it won't be easy but one day it will with his hands to help you ,,,,your mom,grandma,,,will always be there loving you always .....Rest in peace Ann Rodman you will be very much missed an loved

Your truly Jodawn Straughter an Charlene cuevas

Jennifer Mora

March 7, 2014

Ann will be in my heart forever. She fought a great fight but God decided it was her time. We may never know the why's but that is okay. She is loved here on earth and also in Heaven. I will never look at toilet paper again without thinking of the fun we had with it. Be with the angels my Ann. I love you!

Sheena Collins

March 4, 2014

Ann was a caring, loving woman who was loved by everyone. She was like a grandma to our son Josh :) We'll miss her so much, but she is never gone. She will always be here in our hearts.

Nancy Lopez

March 4, 2014

My beautiful and caring MOM. Your presence will be with me forever, This isn't goodbye. I will see you again one day. Mom, I want you to know how much I loved you, respected you and looked up to you. I loved every minute we got to spend with each other. I know you are guiding me during this hard time.. Tell Dad, grandma, grandpa, uncle david and paul i said Hi..I love you Mom You were the best mom any child could ask for. You loved me for who i am . You are an angel now

Erica Seaver Engel

March 2, 2014

Ann was a dedicated & inspiring volunteer at Yakima Humane Society, & I had the privilege of working with her both at the shelter & at adoption events. She was always positive, hard-working & totally dedicated to the pets she worked with. Ann literally helped re-home thousands of homeless pets through her animal handling work during pet photography sessions twice a week. Yakima Humane Society staff, volunteers & especially pets are blessed to have known Ann.

Coral Collins

March 2, 2014

Its hard to believe that we lost such an amazing women. You were always so kind and sweet. I will always cherish the Christmas and thanksgiving we had with you. But i no that this isnt our last good bye that will see you once again and until that day remeber i love you and i miss you know.

Sandra Weddell

March 2, 2014

I had the privilege of first knowing Ann as a consummate professional, caring nurse. Thankfully I was blessed with the opportunity to know her as a person through our shared love of the Mariners. Ann, my friend, you will be missed beyond words, may your family find peace and comfort in the memories they have of you during this most difficult time.

Alyce Larson

March 2, 2014

Ann...you will be missed. You were so full of life, always with a smile and a fun disposition. And you even named your dog, Alyce, after me. Knowing how much you loved your animals, I took that as a great compliment. May you rest in peace. You are gone too soon.

Barb Evans

March 2, 2014

Ann was a part of my life as a brand new nurse. I learned a lot from her, work hard and work as a team. We spent many years together as colleagues. She was always happy to talk about her family, especially when the grandkids came along. I'll miss that sparkle.

Kathy Heit

March 2, 2014

Ah Ann, I will think of you every day when I listen to Our Mariners. You understood the game so well. I had the privilege of being able to work with you as a compassionate, caring nurse. You are going to be missed by all who had the luck to know you.

Elizabeth Smith

March 2, 2014

Though she is gone, her spirit isn't. Her spirit is our memories of her. That will always be the part of her that is still alive.

esther biorato

March 2, 2014

i light this candle to show you the way to our father.

esther biorato

March 2, 2014

its really hard to write what i feel today but i can say i lost a good friend. it saddens me that your gone and yet i know your in heaven. ill miss the times i got to go to Seattle when you went to your games, ill miss the christmas we spent together as a family. you have been in my life and my heart and will stay there forever. i love you Ann Rodman and i will miss you alot. R.I.P my dear dear friend. my prayers are out to the family and friends of Ann's. may god bless you all.

March 1, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss, Nancy & Roberta. I have been thinking about the times my brother, Larry, and I got to visit Aunt Edith & Uncle John's dairy farm in Artesia. Your Mom was a cute little kid and we had fun climbing on the stacks of hay bales.
Ginny Ward, Granada Hills, CA

Karen Collins

March 1, 2014

I met Ann when she was going to college. I was a daycare mother and enjoyed having her daughters Roberta (Bobbie) and Nancy in my home every morning at 4 a.m. until Ann graduated and I quit doing day care. I always thought highly of Ann and what she accomplished in her life. She was a very good mother. I send my love to her daughters that she shared with me. God Bless you. Sincerely,

Jo Bennett

February 28, 2014

The talks we had about the Mariners, the bus trips to Oregon to shop, where to go first, you to Barnes & Noble,for you love of books, where we wll go next,
but most of all I will miss your friendship and warm smile.

Sheila Russell

February 28, 2014

The bus trips to go shopping won't be the same without you. I will miss talking to you at lunch about all the bargains we got. Enjoy watching the Mariners from heaven.

Shirley Pfaff

February 28, 2014

When I still lived in Yakima, I remember working with Ann at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Ann also bowled with my husband and me. I am so sorry for your loss. When I was married in 1974, Ann gave me beautiful pair of embroidered pillow cases for a wedding gift!

Linda Collins

February 27, 2014

I am gonna miss your smile, laughter, and the time we had at your house when we had dinner and watched The Young and the Restless together. It's not gonna be the same, you not being there. I will cherish those day's. I miss and love you always.

Sabrina Garza

February 26, 2014

Annie, I can't believe your really gone! You were such a special friend and an excellent, excellent nurse. I have always treasured your friendship. You were an extra special lady! RIP, my Sweet Friend!

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