Rodney Dee Mollett 'Pomp,' 66
Rodney Dee Mollett “Pomp,” 66, of Rathdrum, was born on June 14, 1945, to Norma Pearl Miles and John Dee Mollett. He lost his 20-year battle with MS on March 30, 2012.
Rod went to school in Rathdrum and made his living in the floor covering business.
His passion for country music touched all that experienced his talent. He was found on many a bandstands with his fellow musician buddies throughout the 1970s. He loved nothing better than a group of children gathered around listening to songs like “Frosty the Snowman” or “Sneaky Snake.”
In the early ’80s Rod packed his family up and moved to the east coast of Florida. There were many great family times. Great memories of long weekends on the beach, playing in the sand and water, with many visits from family members and friends to share in our tropic get away from North Idaho.
But Rod’s heart was in Idaho, so after three years, moved back home. He loved the outdoors! He loved hunting, fishing and camping. After the Florida adventure he and his son, Casey ventured to Alaska where his family lived and have some great fishing memories.
He was an avid trap shooter and spent many Sundays at the Houser Gun Club with trophies to show for it.
In Rod’s early stages of his decease he discovered a new talent in oil painting. We will forever enjoy his awesome works of art!
Rod’s family was the most important part of his life. He married Gail Schaffer on July 7, 1964, and from that union were blessed with Denise Louise and Johnny Dee. They later divorced and he married Janell Houser on Nov. 20, 1976. Casey Dee, Jesse Rodney, Catey Kay and Jessica Lynn “Pie” were added to the family.
He is survived by his wife, Janell of 35 years; his children, Denise, Johnny (Adina), Casey, Catey (Parley) and Jessica; his grandkids, Cassidy, Breanna, Eric, Elizabeth, Chelsea, Jesse, Riley, Natalie, Lilly and Tyler; sisters, Sharon Faulk (Bud), Lynda Pym (Dan) and Kathy Huber (Dave); brothers, Ray Haney (Karol) and Tracey Oleson (Rose); aunts, Bebe Fletcher and Ruby Bruninga; mother-in-law Kay Houser; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Passing before him was his son, Jesse Rodney; mother Norma Bowerman; father John Mollett; brother Terry Haney and father-in-law- Don Houser.
“Refunion” will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2012, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, followed by a celebration of Rod’s life at CJ’S Lounge on Highway 53 in Rathdrum.
Please visit Rod’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com and sign his guest book.