Rod Duncan was born on March 31, 1951 (almost an April’s fool he used to joke) and died suddenly on November 3, 2018, leaving us all shocked and saddened by the loss of this passionate, colourful, opinionated individual.
Rod loved to philosophize, sing, play guitar, and write, but he also had an amazing grasp of numbers and science. He was a brilliant guy. He loved Macintosh computers and had no patience with anyone who preferred PCs. He spent many hours finding the best deals when friends and family were in the market for a computer. He also loaded the software and persisted in teaching even the least technical of us. This was not fun for him, but he never gave up trying. He was incredibly generous and happiest when he was giving someone a gift. He hated capitalism, but never quit buying. In recent years, Rod greatly enjoyed his RV oasis on Kamloops Lake in the summers and then in the winters, heading off with Maria for travelling adventures.
He was predeceased by Sharon “Comfy” Duncan, who enriched his life immeasurably after their marriage in 1991 until her death in 2004. He never quite recovered from the void she left in his world. Rod is survived by his son Shea, his sisters Shelley (Jim) and Tracey (Rob), and his brother Jeff (Val). He was also dearly loved by his partner Maria, his ex-wife Susan and her daughters Alex and Olivia to whom he was a second dad. His long-time friends Ken (Dorian) Smedley and Alexander Watt will also miss their pal.
He was predeceased by his father Clarence “Dunc” Duncan, a Kam High teacher, and his mother Vivian Duncan Davison. He was an awesome son to his mother after both Dunc and then her second husband Henry died unexpectedly. He was there for her in every crisis and was also her great friend.
As well, Rod is missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Making and losing friends and then making more friends was a constant throughout Rod’s vibrant life. He lived large and he loved to engage loudly in political debate, often to the chagrin of others.
