Obituary of Patrick Rodgers

Patrick Francis Rodgers age 75, of Cabazon, CA, passed away February 21, 2008. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 20, 1932. He worked for Beau Concrete Co. and three different water companies, retiring from Desert Hills Premium Factory Outlet Water Co. He went to Cabazon School, graduating from Banning High. Patrick went into the Forestry, did landscaping & gardening, which he loved. He was a talented artist. His favorite hobby was telling jokes. Trish all the way. He was greatly loved. Patrick is survived by his companion of 46 yrs. Nora Phelps and her son Lee Phelps and daughter Nora Louise; grandchildren and great grandchildren; many friends & loved ones; daughter Patti Rodgers of Grass Valley, CA,; son Herb Rodgers of Glendale, Ca; 3 newphews; grandsons Eric Draper of Sacramento, CA and Michael Carranza of Santa Rosa, CA; and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 on February 27, 2008 at San Gorgonio Memorial Park. Family will have a gathering after service at Nora Phelps Home, 48878 Mojave Dr., Cabazon, Arrangements are under the direction of Wiefels & Son Mortuary in Banning, CA.