GRABLE, Rodney Dale

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Thursday, August 8, 2013 - Rodney Dale Grable, 75, ascended into heaven August 5, 2013 to be with his son, Rodney Dennis Grable; brother, Duane Allen Grable; and parents Vera and Allen Grable. Born July 8, 1938, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Rodney spent his childhood growing up in Rapid City, S.D. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and honorably served a four-year enlistment (1955-1959). After meeting the love of his life while stationed in San Diego they moved to Hollywood to begin their life together. Rodney was an active member in the Havasu Art Guild where he enjoyed oil painting and hand-crafting Kachinas. He also enjoyed fishing, camping trips with the family and boating in the summers. He is survived by his loving wife Diane of 52 years; daughters Dana (Alan Downs), Cheryl Downs, Scarlett Grable, Elizabeth Grable; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina Hills, Calif., Aug. 12, at 9:00 a.m. We Will Love You Always and Forever! “Fair Winds and Following Seas” In lieu of flowers or gifts, a memorial fund has been set up on his behalf and contributions can be made to the Rodney D. Grable Memorial Fund, Account # 8702194500 at any Wells Fargo Branch or online via Wells Fargo Sure Pay. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Rodney’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.