Roderick "Rod" M Barber

23 décembre 1953 - 3 décembre 2024

Mémorial

Souvenirs

Roderick (Rod) Melvin Barber Born December 23rd, 1953, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on December 3rd, 2024. Rod went to grade and middle school in Paradise Montana. He started working with his father at an early age and knew the value of hard work. He began working for the railroad in 1978, laying and repairing track. In 1987 Rod was in the first class of Engineers for Montana Rail Link and in 1988 moved to Missoula with his Wife and children. He retired from Montana Rail Link in 2017. During his career as a Locomotive Engineer, he spent countless hours riding the rails through Montana’s back country. Rod enjoyed sharing his knowledge of trains and Montana history with others. During retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Rod is survived by his wife of 49 years Claudette Barber, Daughter Christina Bergman and Son Philip Barber. As well as eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers. Rod is preceded in death by his Mother Dorothy, Father Rod, Sister Shirley Cave and Grandson Jordan Phillip. Rod leaves behind a legacy of love for family; he will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring, date to be announced.

Hommages

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Christina Bergman

I'm so thankful for you. I'm thankful for all the things you taught me. I remember as a little girl you'd always tell me to stick up for myself and to stand up for what I believe. You taught me to be strong and resilient. I have you to thank for my tenacity. I'm going to miss you so much.

Publié 12 décembre 2024

Fivekidshow@yahoo.com

Rod was someone no one can forget sometime I think about the time when we where little and he would say "oh you girls "you're going to get in trouble," and laugh in his soft spoken man voice. Oh man, his enchiladas. I loved those so much, even though it meant drinking a whole glass of milk,, which obviously, "as he says, "does a body good, it makes you grow strong". And always for breakfast, peanut butter toast, and still a glass of milk. I'm really gonna miss all the stories and adventures he told sitting at the table. Just listening. As I grew older, just joking with him that I was going to steal him away and marry him one day. I love telling him he's my captain hook and he always will be, I hope he's out there flying that ship in the sky. One last thing about Rod, sometimes a mustache wears a man, but he wore his, absolutely worked it- he singlehandedly made it timeless. Sending so much so much unconditional love!

Publié 11 décembre 2024