Rodney Raymond Partee passed away on Saturday, May 4th after battling cancer for the past year. Rod enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hiker, loved walking with his dogs, and traveling either with family or by himself. Rod was an award-winning educator and coach. He is survived by his three sons: Ryan, Randy, and Rus, as well as his four grandchildren. Rod asked that there not be a service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter in his honor. His last four dogs were rescued animals.