David Charles Rood

A memorial service to celebrate the life of David C. Rood, 78, of Florence, formerly of North Bend, will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cross Road Assembly of God, 1380 10th Street in Florence. A Reception will follow. A private family urnside service will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Cemetery in Coos Bay.

David Charles Rood was born on April 8, 1946 in Coos Bay, Oregon to Frank and Mavis Rood. He passed away on April 7, 2025 in Florence, Oregon surrounded by his family.

David grew up in North Bend, Oregon and graduated from North Bend High School, class of 1964. David was raised on his parents farm up Willanch Way Lane. David was always willing to help his dad with milking the cows, haying, and all of the other farm chores. In high school David participated in Future Farmers of America. David also excelled in football, earning many honors. After high school David purchased his own ranch up Kentuck Way Lane. While working the ranch, David joined the North Bend High School football coaching staff where he coached for many years.

In June of 1996, with faith and love, David married Maryann ( Lind ) Cornish, where they joined two families together. They retired and sold the farm, relocating to Florence, Oregon in 2012. They continued to enjoy life together, traveling in their motor home, gardening, and enjoying their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They especially enjoyed all of the sporting activities that the children were involved in.

David is survived by his wife, Maryann Rood; children, Erin and Aric Robertson of Bandon, Oregon, Sarah and Zach Lillebo of Lincoln City, Oregon, Tiffany Rood of Myrtle Point, Oregon, Julie and Brad Jones of Portland, Oregon, Merry Sue and Bruce Hardenburger of Albany, Oregon, Tim and Donna Cornish of Florence, Oregon, Susie Richards and Eric Stinger of Florence, Oregon and Julie and Kyle Evans of Junction City, Oregon; Sister, Janet and Larry Richards of Portland, Oregon; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews and 1 niece.

David was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Bicknell Rood III; father, Frank Bicknell Rood Jr. and his mother, Mavis Rood.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Future Farmers of America. Donations can be sent to : Myrtle Point High School, Future Farmers of America/In Memory of David Rood, 717 4th Street, Myrtle Point, OR 97458.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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