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Rodney "Rody" Aasen

July 28, 1962 - March 21, 2021

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Obituary For Rodney "Rody" Aasen

Rodney “Rody” Herbert Aasen, resident of Clairmont, AB, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at the age of 58 years.

Rody was born on July 28, 1962, in Melfort, SK, the fourth son of Ken and Erva Aasen. The family moved to Clairmont in 1972, when Rody was 10 years old. By the age of 18 he was fully immersed in the trucking industry in Northern Alberta. He spent the majority of his life on the road, starting his career and spending many years at Twilight Oilfield. He hauled heavy equipment and rigs from one end of Canada to the other. Rody was known to be a great operator, being one of few who could both haul and operate the commander.

During his time off, Rody enjoyed skidooing and quadding. He loved taking the kids for a ride and making the girls shriek after promising to “go slow” and then surprising them with some crazy maneuver. Later on, Rody loved taking his grandson out on the machines as well. He enjoyed a cold beer and having a good time with friends.

Rody will be sadly missed by his mother Erva; brothers Jim and Bob; sisters Karla and Shelley (Loren); children Richard (Kelly) and Katie (Jessie); grandchildren: Emerson, Titus, Tanis, and Jordie; nieces Nicky (Ryon) and Cassie (Cody); great-nieces Kenedy and Frankie; great-nephew Pacen.

He was predeceased by his father Kenneth Aasen and brother John Aasen.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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  • June 24, 2021

    Keown Chuck

    My condolences to everyone hurting from the loss of Rod , Great memories of meeting him in Clairmont as a kid and sharing a drink as friends later in life at the ol Park Hotel . RIP Rod

  • June 24, 2021

    Waterstreet Jeff

    Roddy was a great trucker and a great guy to work with and beside , I learned a lot from him , and have great memories trucking all over Alberta and Saskatchewan with him . my thoughts and prayers are with family , friends and everyone affected by his loss. he will be missed . was always a pleasant surprise to run into him after we had left Twilight

  • June 24, 2021

    nelson sharon

    Having lived in Clairmont since '76, Don & I met Rod awhile back, maybe 30+years now. We sure enjoyed our quick chats, his humour was infectious. In our books Rodney be one of those "Good Folk" So sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathies & 'May God Bless'

  • June 24, 2021

    Dodd Pat

    Sorry to hear of your loss. You and Ken and family were excellent baby sisters. You always made me feel that Laurie was in good hands with your family.

  • June 24, 2021

    Breitkreutz Jason

    Roddy was always a kind soul. He treated me with courtesy and respect from the first day we met back in '95. Roddy was there looking out for me and keeping me safe while I learned to pull wheelers at Twilight. He was my mentor and my friend. Always willing to jump in and lend a hand chaining down a load. Always willing to share advice. I tried my best to return the favour whenever the opportunity presented itself. We would at times pull each other's trailers depending on the province, or the rig we were moving. Roddy never gave me back a dirty jeep or a dirty wheeler. That was considered disrespectful between wheeler hands. I replied in kind. Wheelers washed and brakes set for the next job before it was parked. I was fortunate enough to work with Roddy for several years over my time at Twilight... Later I was able to return the favour looking out for him swinging wrenches on his truck and trailers at VDM. Always the same Roddy. No arrogance or attitude. Always a great fellow to work with and be around. I will miss his voice calling me "Young Feller" as only Roddy could. I always had a great deal of respect and appreciation for Roddy. He will be missed.

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