MARCH 31, 1951 – NOVEMBER 3, 2018

We lost our larger-than-life father, brother, and friend on Nov. 3, 2018.

Roderick Kent Duncan was born on March 31, 1951, almost an April’s fool, he used to joke. He died suddenly, leaving us all shocked and saddened by the loss of this passionate, colourful, opinionated individual.

Rod is survived by his son Shea, his sisters Shelley (Jim) and Tracey (Rob), and his brother Jeff (Val). He was also dearly loved by his partner Maria, his ex-wife Susan and her daughters Alex and Olivia to whom he was a second dad. His long-time friends Ken (Dorian) Smedley and Alexander Watt will also miss their pal.

He was predeceased by Sharon “Comfy” Duncan, who enriched his life immeasurably after their marriage in 1991 until her death in 2004. He never quite recovered from the void she left in his world.

He was also predeceased by his father Clarence “Dunc” Duncan and his mother Vivian Duncan Davison. He was an awesome son to his mother after both Dunc and then her second husband Henry died unexpectedly. He was there for her in every crisis and was also her great friend.

As well, Rod is missed by many nieces, nephews, and a myriad of friends. Making and losing friends and then making more friends was a constant throughout Rod’s vibrant life. He lived large and he loved to engage loudly in political debate, often to the chagrin of others.

If you wish to honour Rod, boycott Trump by avoiding a trip into the United States. Now that would make him happy.

Rod loved to philosophize, sing, play guitar, and write, but he also had an amazing grasp of numbers and science. He was a brilliant guy. He loved Macintosh computers and had no patience with anyone who preferred PCs. He spent many hours finding the best deals when friends and family were in the market for a computer. He also loaded the software and persisted in teaching even the least technical of us. This was not fun for him, but he never gave up trying.

He was incredibly generous and happiest when he was giving someone a gift. He hated capitalism, but never quit buying.

In recent years, Rod greatly enjoyed his RV oasis on Kamloops Lake in the summers and then in the winters, heading off with Maria for travelling adventures.

The family would like to thank Craig Arduini who diligently performed CPR after finding Rod unresponsive on the roadside. Thanks as well to the emergency personnel who endured the pouring rain as they worked to save Rod’s life.

A memorial service will take place on Nov. 17, 2 p.m. at Schoening Funeral Service, 514 Seymour St., Kamloops. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2018-11-10
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.