Rodney Nye Berkebile

Rodney Nye Berkebile

Rodney Nye Berkebile, 61, of La Selva Beach, California, and Camino Island, Washington, passed away on April 17, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Casey Berkebile of San Francisco. Mr. Berkebile was preceded in death by his sister Pam Krona, brother Tod Berkebile and parents Don and Aloha Berkebile.Rod loved growing fruits and vegetables, hiking with his daughter, hot rods, and was never without a book. Rodney was a man of integrity and humor. Following his service in the Seabee’s, Mr. Berkebile’s various jobs took him to work in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest and New York. He chose to spend his final years in the warmth of the central California coast. The family will welcome guests to a celebration of Rodney’s life on Saturday, May 19th, at 2 p.m. at the Founder’s Location at Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue South, Des Moines, Washington 98198.

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