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RODEMAN -- Ronald Rodeman, age 68, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009 after a joyful, inquisitive, and courageous journey through this life. Ron was born in Shreveport, LA on June 21, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents Lucy Mae Small and Floyd Rodeman as well as his son, Matthew Rodeman. He is survived by his wife, Anita Vaughn; his daughters, Dana Fotieo and husband, Greg, Cori Sullivan and husband, Patrick; sister, Donna Nesbitt. Ron leaves behind five grandchildren; Kirsten and Ryan Fotieo; Jack, Ben, and Emma Sullivan; and many dear friends as well as his canine companion, Maggie. Ron attended Colorado State University on a full football scholarship. He graduated from CSU with a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He was employed at Sandia National Laboratories for 32 years. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful medical providers and staff of the UNM Cancer Center and 5E at UNMH for the dedicated and loving care provided to Ron over the past six years. Ron was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held Friday, April 24, 2009, 2:30 pm., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the UNM Cancer Center; 1 University of New Mexico; MSC08 4630; 2325 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Please visit our online guestbook for Ron at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed April 22, 2009