Rodney Floyd Budd
June 29, 1978 – October 20, 2024
As published in the November 18, 2024 World-Spectator
Rodney was born June 29, 1978, in Lestock, Saskatchewan. He was the second child of the late Garry Budd and Linda Budd, a younger brother for Leanne and later, a big brother for Natasha.
Rodney’s younger years were spent growing up in Kelliher, with the Budd family making the move to Rocanville when Rodney was 12.
At the age of 14, Rodney was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments to beat the cancer. Rodney was a cancer survivor and proud of it.
After graduation, Rodney attended SIAST in Moose Jaw to take the automotive mechanics course, obtaining his journeyman ticket. He worked at Bradley’s in Moosomin for about nine years before starting work at the potash mine in Rocanville.
On December 9, 2008, Rodney became a father to Grady, a role he excelled at. It was important to Rodney to spend time with Grady, and they spent a lot of time fishing, golfing, hunting, and travelling to Grady’s sporting events. It was important to Rodney to teach Grady his handyman skills and they fixed and worked on many projects together.
Rodney enjoyed being involved in the community and he spent countless hours volunteering on various committees.
One of his favorite activities was announcing at hockey games and other events, he liked to boost the energy in the room with his well-thought-out playlists.
Rodney could be counted on to pitch in wherever help was needed, whether it be at the Terry Fox Run, putting together playground equipment, or working the bar at a fundraiser. And if the event had a theme, Rodney was looking for a costume weeks in advance.
His outgoing personality and unhinged jokes could make anyone crack a smile on the worst day. Even while sick in the hospital, he was giving the nurses a hard time and they thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rodney was the go-to person for vehicle advice for family and friends and friends’ kids. All he needed was to hear your vehicle and he could almost instantly know what it was that needed to be fixed as well as how much it should cost.
Rodney could also be counted on to offer advice on situations that parents should never find out about.
Selfishly we feel like Rodney was taken from us much too soon, but as Rodney reminded his mom on a recent trip to the hospital in Regina, he was on borrowed time. Back in 1994, he was told that he would have at most another 25 years of life in him, and he was able to squeeze out 30 years. He lived life to the fullest, had the most amazing circle of friends and neighbours, and was an all-around great guy.
Rodney will be forever remembered by his mother Linda; son Grady; sister Leanne Rushton (Ernest) and their children Madalyn (Orrin Williamson and their children Brinley, Ezrah, and Kolter), Seth, and Macy; sister Natasha Budd and her children Chace and Molly; grandmother Kathleen Rogers of Foam Lake; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
Rodney was predeceased by his father Garry Budd, grandparents Alvin and Margaret Budd, and grandfather Edward Rogers.
For those who desire, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Rocanville Aquatic Centre.
He Only Takes the Best
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you, and whispered “Come to me”.
With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
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