RODGER CROPP

Rodger Cropp, passed away peacefully in Edmonton on Monday, June 11, 2007, after a lengthy, hard-fought battle with liver disease. Rodger was born in Moose Jaw on March 30, 1946.  He is survived by his mother Jean Cropp, sister Marilyn (Jeff), brother Robert (Thelma); his daughter Dana (Bob) Duncan, son Vince (Marti), and grandchildren, Kyle, Allison, and Ryan Duncan;  sisters-in-law, Teena (Mark) Kiel, Linda (Brian) Fortman, Bert (Norm) Graham, mother-in-law Doris Buch; and the mother of his children, and friend for life, Helen Cropp; along with many nieces and nephews.  Rodger is predeceased by his father Harry Cropp, sons, Kenneth and Kevin, nephew Travis Fortman, and father-in-law Fred Buch. Rodger dedicated his life to his children and grandchildren, and to coaching and teaching other children.  Beginning at a young age and for the next 40 years, Rodger enjoyed coaching baseball, hockey, football, track, curling, and cross country running.  He taught with the Thunder Creek School Division for 34 years. Rodger also farmed in the Mossbank and Dunkirk areas, learning his love of farming from his father.  He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Doric Lodge, was Past Associate Grand Guardian of Saskatchewan Job’s Daughters, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Legion.  Rodger served for many years on the Moose Jaw Minor Hockey board and was Zone 3 Director for SHA from 1995-99.  He loved motorcycles, classic cars, traveling and meeting new friends.  The Funeral Service will be held at Zion United Church on Monday June 18, 2007 at 1:30 pm.  Reverend Marilyn Keerak and Reverend Grace Armstrong will officiate.  Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.  Memorials to the Shriner’s Patient Transportation Fund, c/o Wa Wa Temple, 2065 Hamilton St., Regina, S4P 2E1, and for you to consider the gift of life to someone by organ donation, would be appreciated by the family. In living memory of Rodger, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Jack and Regan Stadnyk - Moose Jaw, SK: Our deepest condolences on the loss of Rodger. He was indeed a great man. We know that his work here on earth will not be forgotten and we will always remember his warm smile and great love of life.

Irvin and Dianne Rollie - Castlegar, BC: Our thoughts will be with your family this day. Although I had not seen Rodger for a few decades I have thought about him from time to time and when we were young.

Bill Henry - Balmertown, ON: Sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Tom Kumagai and family - Chatham, ON: We are very sorry to learn of Rodger's passing.  It is such a difficult time, and appropriate words are hard to come by. With sincere condolences.

Jody Setter: Saddened to hear of the loss of a great teacher. I had the pleasure of being taught by Rodger in Elementary school; he will be missed by all who knew him. May fond memories help you through this most difficult time. 

Doug and Vicki Blanc - Moose Jaw, SK: We are sorry to hear of your lose Dana and Bob. Rodger did love to teach and to coach. He will be missed.

Michelle Kinnon - Medway, Massachusetts:I was deeply saddened this morning when my mom phoned to say that Mr. Cropp had passed away.  He was a great teacher and I will always remember him for his booming voice, twinkling eyes, and the ever feared "Fickle Finger of Fate!"  He has touched so many lives and will be deeply missed.  My heart and prayers go out to his loved ones at this difficult time.  I am so very sorry for your loss.

Butch and Colleen Orell - Regina, SK: Dana: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Marilyn  and Jeff  Wall - SK: What can you say about a big brother? He had to have chocolate fudge and Mom's raisin pie at Christmas. Calling," Hey Rodger?" "That's my name..don't wear it out!" Being introduced to sci fi by him and enjoying watching Trek and Star wars together along with Dad and my hubby Jeff. Knowing that teens called him "Mr.C." because of Happy Days. The long talks around the kitchen table trying to solve the world's problems. Groaner puns and tall stories. Hockey mania during the Russia/Canada series. Shutterbug with a camera at the ready. Seeing his grief and his joy... pictures flash through my head. Memories matter and are important. Hold on to them.

Gerald and Kathy

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Charles Rebecca Colenutt - Moose Jaw, SK: Our deepest sympathy to Dana and her family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alysha Tilson - Moose Jaw, SK: I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Cropp. He was a great man and wonderful teacher. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rodger. 

Lloyd and Gwen Kowalski - Mossbank, SK: Thinking of you today although we can't be there. Your memories of him are precious and will keep his spirit alive in you. He touched so many lives and we all will remember him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Peace be with you.

Tom and Bonny Taylor - Moose Jaw, SK: Our condolences on your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Family at this time. I enjoyed working with Rodger. He will be missed by many.

Ruth Thiele: Dana & Vincent and family, very sadden to hear of Rodgers passing. I was one of his first students in Spring Valley his first school. I was student, babysitter and friend...Then years later when we all ended in Moose Jaw we connected again and continued our friendship. As the years pasted  the friendship remained the last few years your chats often where of the days pasted and the talks of our shared joy of been parents &grandparents. Also his wanting to travel the country on his bike . I think it so very nice to have gone from student, babysitter to life long friends. Not many people have had a teacher who has been in their life for life Thank you Rodger for that. Rodger will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Anne Morrison - Houston, TX: Rodger will live forever through everyone he has generously gifted with his love, his enthusiasm, his understanding and his inspiration. "Love is not written on paper, for paper can be erased. Nor is it etched on stone, for stone can be broken. But it is inscribed on a heart and there it shall remain forever." The last email I received from him was in March, in response to a joke I sent him: "Good stuff!! Sorry haven't replied earlier -- computer crashed just a couple of weeks before Christmas - lost everything - had to get a new computer (OUCH!)  Also health hasn' been good lately: just spent from March 1 to this afternoon in hospital - still need to do some recuperating! Will try to talk to you later, OK.  Take care!!"

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