Rodney S Loper, 56, passed away April 7, 2016, due to injuries received in an automobile accident.
He was born June 10, 1959 in Ely, Nevada to Richard and Nevada Loper.
Rod graduated from White Pine High School in 1977 and went on to attend Vocational School in Twin Falls, ID for mechanics.
He worked for a variety of employers including Morrison Knudsen Corp, Magma/BHP Nevada Mining Company, Alta Gold, Barrick, Atlas Gold Bar, Alligator Ridge/Amselco. He was working for Titan Constructors Inc. at the time of his death.
Rod’s mechanical aptitude was envied and admired by all who knew him. He had a special talent for all things mechanical from an early age. He also overcame many adversities with dignity. He spent a lot of time on the family ranch throughout his life and especially enjoyed the times he and his close friend Bill Marsh would go out together to do maintenance.
He leaves behind his Mother, Nevada Loper, Ely, sisters Lori Morales (Bob) Reno, NV, Sandy Richardson (Bart) Pocatello, ID. Nephew Kendall Harris (Kristen) Sparks, NV, nieces Kallie Todaro (Michael) Sparks, NV, Brooke Richardson Anderson (Mike) Pocatello, ID, and Whitney Richardson Pocatello, ID.
The funeral will be on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, NV.
Rodney S. Loper
Rodney Loper has been a good friend of mine for over forty years. His humor and his ability to see things as they are gave me hope and happiness in my life. His uncanny ability to repair anything was amazing. I will remember and cherish the memories and the times we spent together. You will be missed my friend.
You were a great friend and an amazing mentor I learned a lot from you over the years of working together, life won’t be the same but I will take what you have taught me and run with it as far as I can go.
Rod was/is one of my best friends, he will be missed.
Had Rodney as a customer at two businesses that I worked for. He was always extremely polite and had a smile on his face. I’m sad to see of his passing, thoughts are with his family.
Rod was one of the kindest people I have ever known. Thoughts and prayers for his family.