Brian George Rodwell
It is with great regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Brian George Rodwell after a brave and courageous battle with health issues. Brian passed away peacefully, with his children by his side, on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, SK. Brian was born May 19th, 1950, to George and Lil Rodwell.
He was predeceased by his wife, Bev; parents, George and Lil Rodwell; father-in-law, Jim Franks; and nephew, Jamie Spidla. Brian is survived by his son, Jason; daughter, Stacy (Rick); grandsons, Ben and Dillon; brother, Dave (Florence); nephews, Darren and Matthew (Sarah); mother-in-law, Lois Franks; in-laws: Glenda and Tim Arnott, Brenda and Dennis Spidla, Gary and Gloria Franks; as well as lots of other family members, cousins, nephews, nieces, and all their children.
Brian was a real family man his whole life. Brian and Bev were always a team. They spent 53 years supporting each other through good times and bad. They taught us all what it really means to have your partners back.
Brian had many years working at CPR with good friends. He enjoyed being a conductor and an engineer. He worked hard to ensure he was home on the weekends to haul motorbikes and horses all over the province in the summer, and to watch curling all winter. These were all activities that his loved ones enjoyed.
Brian fell ill in 2007. In 2014 he had a double lung transplant. He did not waste a minute of the extra precious time he was given. Bev and Brian drove to every baseball, hockey, water polo, and lacrosse game that was within 200 miles. When they couldn’t be there in person they were watching on live barn. Brian shared his driving skills, fishing knowledge, and the gift of gab with Ben and Dillon. Brian’s grandkids always joked about trying to go out in public with Grandpa. They said a 5-minute stop at the grocery store would easily take an hour because he never failed to stop and chat.
Brian loved working at the funeral home. He always loved music, and he had a strong connection with The Comfort Singers in Moose Jaw. He found happiness with the simple things in life like mowing the lawn and washing his cars. Helping people gave him tremendous joy. His family knew he would be there for anything at anytime.
Brian left a legacy of love and friendship that we all will cherish.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Brian’s name may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre c/o Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Well we will miss our visits at the rink!!! You will always have such good memories. Our sympathy is with all of you.
We extend our condolences to Brian’s family and friends.
Brian was such a great addition to our morning coffee group and will be missed.
May he rest in peace.
We wish to extend our sympathies to Brian’s family. I always enjoyed working with Brian at the CPR. He was always good for a couple of laughs on a trip. Always looked forward to visiting with him whenever I would run into him after the CPR. I’m sure he will be greatly missed
Our sincere condolences to Jason, Stacy/Rick, Ben & Dillon. Brian was always fun to chat with and we would catch up on old times/stories about our time in Tuxford. May you find comfort in the time you had together and the many cherished memories you built as a family.
John and Jan (Rice)Pogorzelec
Our condolences to the Rodwell family.
I /We will miss Brian.
I may have been one of the folks at Coop or the parlor visits.
I certainly enjoyed working with Brian on thr railway.
Love Glen and Corinne Jacobson
Stacey, Jason and families my deepest condolences on the loss of Brian. He was a great guy and member of our ROF coffee group. He was immensely proud of his grandsons and spoke of them often. He will be deeply missed.
Dear Jason and Stacy, please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you and yours at this sad time.
Brian you will be so missed by so many people whose hearts you touched.You and Bev and kids were part of so many things we all enjoyed.From horse shows to curling and more.
Our sincere condolences To family and friends, as a member of the Comfort Singers my wife and I had the pleasure of singing with you. Your sense of humor and friendship will be missed
My condolences to your family. I grew up next door to the Rodwells when Buffy was part of their family. Both boys were older than me but they always treated me nice. Also had the pleasure of working with Bev many many moons ago.
Heartfelt condolences to the Rodwell family! Saddened by his death! He will be missed!
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Brian’s family and many friends.
From Uncle Harold and all the Ellis family in Ontario.
My condolences to Brian’s family and friends. I worked a fair bit with him in the yard at CP. He was a very good engineer who went out of his way to help his crew.
Our most sincere condolences to Brian’s family and friends. He will be always be known for his unwavering courage.
Sharon and I are glad we made the trip to Moose Jaw to visit Brian in the Hospital on the Friday and Saturday before his passing . Our visit was great , we spoke of the past when growing up . Talked about kids and grand kid’s . We met Stacy on the Friday night when we arrived at t he Hospital . Brian’s sense of humour will be missed by all that knew him . Gone but not forgotten .