Rodney Taylor passed away suddenly at the age of 68 in lnvermere. Rodney was born in Invermere on July 9, 1953. He is survived by his spouse Margaret Porcina, his parents Joe and Sanda Taylor, his sister Faith Saunders (Gordon), his son Andrew, his daughter Claire (Andy), his nephews Ryan Saunders (Neda), Tanner Saunders and many special friends. 

Rod attended David Thompson High School in Invermere. He loved the NASCAR races and for some years owned and operated the Cranbrook Race Track where he raced his own car.

Rod spent a lot of time in his younger years hang gliding and flying gliders and he loved fishing. Rod had an excavating business for many years and building rock walls was his specialty. Rod loved going to NASCAR races and flying his drone with Margie. Rod was a very kind and caring person and would help anyone in need.

Rod played a lot of poker, including tournaments in Vegas, and with family and friends. Rod is and will be dearly missed.

Do Not Stand At My Grave
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
A Freeman.