Rodney Giuntoli

December 3, 1949 - May 3, 2019

Rodney “Rod” Wood Giuntoli, age 69, went home to be with his Savior on May 3, 2019, surrounded by his family. Rod was born to the late Nello and Ruth Ann Wood Giuntoli on December 3, 1949 in Tacoma, WA. He spent his formative years in Aberdeen, WA among a large and close-knit Italian family. Rod developed a life-long passion for playing and watching sports as a child in Aberdeen where he graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1968. Rod had many fond memories from his years as a Central Washington University Wildcat, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology in 1974. After a successful career with the State of Washington, Rod retired as the Regional Administrator of Child Support Enforcement in 2004. Rod has been blessed with a large and loving family. He married his best friend, Jane Elizabeth Bowers, on February 14, 1975. He considered it a privilege to be husband to Jane, father to Bob (Suzanne), Jason (Shannon) and Angela (Chris) and grandfather to Jeremy, Jackson, Julia, Silas, Jessalyn, Elana, Simeon and Claire. He celebrated his family as a wonderful gift from God. You could always find him on the floor, engaged with one or more of his 8 grandchildren who were his greatest joy for the past 19 years. Rod is also survived by his brothers Gary (Barbara) and Don (Cathy). He was preceded in death by his parents Nello and Ruth and his brother Barry. Truly a man after God’s own heart, Rod spent many years serving in youth and Bible ministries. He loved God and served others well. He will be deeply missed but there is a peace that surpasses all understanding knowing that he is with Jesus. With the adoption of his eighth grandchild, orphans held a special place in Rod’s heart, so in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Love Without Boundaries. Burial service Friday, May 10, 2019 (11:00 a.m.) at the Wenatchee Cemetery. Celebration of Life Saturday, May 11, 2019 (1:00 p.m.) at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church.