Rodney A Wade

Rodney A Wade left this earth life to be reunited with many loved ones on January 13, 2023. Rodney was born of goodly parents Thomas Edward Wade and Erma Atkinson on February 20, 1938, in Francis, UT. Married his high school sweetheart July 9, 1956, Margene Rasband. They had 8 children together: Alan (Joann), Mont (Betty), Mike (Denise), Susan Norris (Jaren), Sandi Price (Lynn), Annette Baird (Blaik), Brenda Parry (Roger), Leslie McNaughtan (Mike). After Margene’s passing, he married Carol Wright on March 22, 1974, which brought Jeff (Lisa) and Susie Fassold (Dave) into the Wade family. Together they had Ed, Ryon (Lisa) and David (Kristin) to the big happy family.

He is survived by his wife and children with 55 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren, with 4 more coming soon, Nancy Wade, Brother Randy (Tammy), sister Pam Blonquist (Ben), brother-in-law Vance Farrer sister-in law Kathryn Judd (Gary) brothers-in law Dave Rasband (Connie), Ron Trimball, Stan Rasband, sisters-in-law Peggy Huntington (Dave) Joyce Wright Becker, Jane Broadhead (Les), Kaye Wright, Lynnette Christensen (Kelly), Barb Valencia, brothers-in-law Thom Wright (Mandy), David Wright (Ganien), Chip Wright. Preceded in death by His wife Margene, his parents, sisters Peggy Farrer, and Bonnie, and brother Clair, great-granddaughter Phoebe Crook, sisters-in-law Jolene Brown and Barbara Trimball.

Rodney spent many years influencing the youth of the Valley through coaching youth baseball, basketball, wrestling, and rodeo. Those he coached were not only considered team members but his children. He operated his own business, Park City Truck Lines, for many years. He loved chariot racing, rodeo, riding club, and the many friends he made at these events.

His greatest love was his family and faith in the Savior which he had endeavored to pass on to his family. He lived by the motto Don’t just do your best, do what it takes to accomplish the task. He will be missed by those he has left behind, but we know he is happy where he is.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday January 19, 2023, at 12:00 pm at the Heber City Utah East Stake Center Old Mill Road and 2400 South. Public viewing will be held Wednesday January 18, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and 10:00 to 11:30 Thursday prior to the funeral at the same location. Interment will be at the Heber City Cemetery.

The service can also be viewed by using the following streaming link:
https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/83730/hash:E593E9A599179F1B