RODRICKS, Rion W.

Published by Today's News Herald on Jun. 25, 2023 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Rion W. Rodricks, also known as Ry by his friends and family, was born on Nov. 8, 1945 in Oakland, California to Virginia Jane and Joseph William Rodricks. On May 12, 2023, Rion passed away in his home in Lake Havasu City. Ry received special training in aircraft mechanics and planning. On June 6, 1964, Ry enlisted in the army at the age of 18 where he received a National Defense Service medal, Marksman (rifle M-14) medal, and an Aircraft Crewman badge. Ry was a federal government retiree and retired from Alameda Naval Air in Northern California. Ry married the love of his life, Janice, and joined their life together in Laughlin, Nevada on Feb. 20, 2003. They have been married for 20 wonderful years. Ry has four children and six beautiful grandchildren. He was a loving husband, pops, and papa. He will be greatly missed. Ry was a member of the American Legion, VA, American Firefighters, and supported wounded warriors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, he was a volunteer fireman as well as a volunteer EMT. He is survived by his wife, Janice Rodricks from Lake Havasu City; his son, Mark Rodricks from Las Vegas; daughters Michelle Kaufman from Stigler, Oklahoma and Krista Hammer from Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Ry is preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Joseph Rodricks; his daughter, Kari Rodricks and granddaughter, Riley Rodricks. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com.