Rodney Einar Fagerheim March 24, 1953 - March 22, 2012 On Thursday, March 22, 2012, Rodney Einar Fagerheim ("Figgy") passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. He was 58. The eldest son of predeceased, Einar and Gladys Fagerheim, Rod was born in Estevan on March 24, 1953. He is survived by his caring wife, Amron; baby daughter, Giona; daughter, Julie (Tyler) Fairbrother and granddaughter, Bentlee; his sister, Lynn (Dennis) Ball; niece, Jodi (Jim) Eistetter and their son, Cooper; his brother, Grant (Penny) Fagerheim; nephews, Brandon and Brett; mother and father-in-law, Eleanor and Roger Hirsch; sisters-in-law, Alison (Rich) Marsters; nephews, Tane and Merik; and Alanah (Russel) Wallner, nephew, Garrett; niece, Damaris; Aunt Mary Bachynski, Estevan and Aunt Mae Wallin, Weyburn. Predeceased by his parents, Einar and Gladys Fagerheim. The world has lost a unique character with a great sense of humour and a competitive spirit who lived life to the fullest. Rod was a natural athlete, excelling in many sports. His true passions were hockey and golf. The lifelong friendships he made through sports were extremely important to him. Rod is a member of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. He played with the Estevan Bruins and the New Westminster Bruins, was a Coach of the Estevan Bruins and was instrumental in the creation of the Bruin Alumni. For all of this he was recently honoured as an Estevan Bruins Builder. Rod was courageous, hard working and determined to succeed. His determination to succeed was especially evident as he built his "Crown Advertising" business. He was proud of what he and his loyal, committed "Crown" family accomplished throughout those 23 years. Rod was a leader and valued member of the community who gave generously as he strived to make his "hometown" a better place to live for everyone. Rod leaves fond memories of his kindness, generosity, energy and enthusiasm for life and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him. A Celebration of Rodney's Life was held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in the Estevan Alliance Church with Rev. Christopher Smith officiating. The Eulogy was given by Rod's brother-in-law, Dennis Ball. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Pallbearers were Colin McKersie, Danny McKersie, Albert Arndt, Tim Bangsund, Jim Larter, Troy Moroz and Terry Rohatyn. Honourary pallbearers were Rod's teammates, Estevan Flyers and Estevan Strippers. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK. S4A 2V6 in loving memory of Rod Fagerheim. Your presence, kind words, flowers and donations were greatly appreciated by his family. Rod loved his family, his friends and the community he lived in. He would be humbled by your thoughts and kindness towards him and his family. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
