May 7, 1941 – March 7, 2021

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of a great husband, father and Papa. Rodney Ralph Burnett Arthur (The Dude) at the age of 79.

He leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 55 years Linda, 2 daughters Cheri, Jody Arthur (Steve Rouillard), Grand-daughter Desirae Wolford (RJ Wolford) and great grandson Jaxson Wolford, 2 brothers Ian Arthur (Anne), Franklin Arthur (Ann) ..many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Dad (peanut to his car buddies) was an avid car guy, belonging to the Pacers car club for many years. Peanut loved a good car show!

Upon retiring from Weyerhaeuser after 35 years, he took up wood working and made many memorable pieces, loved the ones that moved and that he could share with others.

Dad was a longtime FOE #3453 member, where he made many friends. More recently his main haunt was the Moose #1552, where every day at about 3pm Dad would stroll in, have a beer and play some on-line poker with his best friend Gerry Blackmore. They always had some sort of game going on between the two of them.

We would like to thank the Renal Department and the Nurses on 7 north at RIH for taking such good care of dad, before his move to Trinity. A special thank you to the nurses at Trinity, Graham, Mary-lee, Sarah and Shelley, for keeping dad so comfortable and safe before he passed. You are all incredibly special people.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Kidney Clinic or Trinity Hospice at Overlander Extended care in Dad’s name.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

You may express condolences by visiting Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2021-03-07
• Location : Kamloops