Woods, Rodney C. - 1951-2011

BEJARANO, DUTTON, MCLEAN, MURRY, SZYMKOWICZ, WOODS

Posted By: Polk volunteer
Date: 10/31/2024 at 14:07:29

Rodney C. Woods passed into the hands of God on October 5, 2011, due to complications of esophageal cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at Merle Hay Funeral Home where the family will greet friends one hour prior.
Rod was born on March 22, 1951, to Roy and Theola Woods in Osceola, IA. The family lived in Osceola, IA, Loveland, CO (six months) then New Hampton, IA where he graduated from high school in 1969. He then attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1974, with a degree in urban planning. While in Ames, Rod worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation as a chainman, inspector and draftsman, and with Affiliated Realty, Century 21 and Gray Real Estate, where several life long friendships were established.
Moving to Des Moines in 1979, Rod found himself in the investment business with Merrill Lynch Pierce Funner and Smith, Piper Jaffary and Hopwood and finally at RBC Wealth Management. He thought it was a pleasure and privilege to work with so many dedicated investment advisors and to work with many, many wonderful clients.
Rod is survived by his loving wife, Katie; son, Matthew (Rachel) Woods; step-daughter, Meghan (Joe) Szymkowicz; stepson, Jesse Murry; step-daughter, Jody Bejarano; first wife, Molly McLean; brother, Roger (Janice) Woods; aunt Nota Dutton; uncle, Ross Woods and numerous in-laws and cousins.
The family would like to extend many thanks to the doctors and staff who assisted Rod in his treatments. Special thanks to the Waukee Rotary and RBC Wealth Management for their kindness and support for Rod and his family during this ordeal.
His body has been cremated and will be committed at a later date at the Murray, Iowa Cemetery.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Friday, October 7, 2011, page 4B