Hello Nan…sorry to read about Rod’s passing, but maybe it was a blessing since he suffered from Alzheimer’s for a long period.

Will remember laughing with you two many, many times and your anointing me with the name Babo.

We moved to Victoria in 1996.

Condolences to the family… Barry Thomas

Nancy and Family,

I was fortunate to work for Rod in the early 80’s at Coopers & Lybrand in Calgary. Always a gentleman, Rod was a leader by example always. He truly shined during the significant economic downturn in Calgary in 82/83 when most other CA firms had significant layoffs and only C&L stood by its people and did not follow that lead. I will always have fond memories of my time working for Rod.

Hello Nan and family,…Indeed sad to hear of Rod’s passing.A wonderful person as well as a notable and accomplished team leader throughout his C&L career. Numbered among the best of the “rehashers” when it came to business and family stories even though there was the “occasional” embelishment. I always looked forward to visits to the Calgary office. Defense was the only strategy throughout the entire visit! Knowing and working with Rod was one of those memorable gifts that we all received walking along with him on his life journey. Keep smiling Rod. Nan,peace to you and family. Dick Cappon

Nan,

I saw Rod’s notice in the Globe, and want to extend my sympathy. I knew of Rod’s Alzheimers some time ago, and I sense that death is a release, but it is still a sad loss. I remember Rod as one of the bridesmaids in Trial By Jury at UTS. That was a long time ago. My best wishes to you and your family.

For the entire Whitehead family, Jean and I wish to express our condolence for the passing of Rod. We remember him as a man of great character, humor and wit. We will remember good times with the Whitehead family at Premier Lake today.

Hello…I am sending this message of condolence on behalf of my father, Lawrence (Larry) Pastorius, F.C.A. I let him know today of Rod’s passing. He and Rod had many great conversations via long distance. I worked for a very brief time in the Calgary office with Charlie English.

My father always spoke highly of Rod and truly valued his friendship.

I understand from a daughter’s perspective what your family has been through for the past few years. My father nursed my mother at home for 12 of the 14 years she suffered with Alzheimer’s. She passed away In January 2011.

Our heartfelt condolences to you, Nancy and family. Our prayers are with you going forward.

Nancy Walker on behalf of Larry.

My Dear Nan,

I read with profound regret of Rod’s death in the Globe and Mail. His was a life well lived. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Ian and Johanne McKee. Halifax.

Nancy, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Apart from a short visit with you and Rod sometime in the 80s when BB, Don & Mary Huggett and I were in Calgary, I have nothing but wonderful memories of Rod as a fraternity brother in good old Zeta Psi, football when we at UCC playing UTS, and the knowledge that I had met a really good guy. His laugh was infectious, his friendship sincere and I will always remember him that way. I realize his last few years were difficult but my memories are of a super guy in his 20s who never grew older in my mind. Bless you Nancy.

I had the honour of being Rod’s partner for almost seven years. He was a wonderful partner and a fine person.

Nancy and family: When you finish crying because you’ve lost him, remember to smile because you had him.

Nan,

So very sorry to hear of Rod’s death. He was a delightful man – a gentleman in the true sense of the word. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Dear Nan

Rod & I were classmates at UTS and played on the same football & hockey teams. I think of John Leishman,Dick Sadleir, Bill Bartlett, Tom Symons, and so many others. But Rod was the spark. Great years. Good times.

Memories jump to mind. Do you remember when the Mollenhauers lived on one side of the Rattray Estate and your family home was on the other?

I’ve been happily remarried low these 20 years but Sue and I keep in touch. She is in a seniors’ home; high spirited but not too mobile. My next task is to tell her about Rod’s passing. As you know they were quite close at one time. She will be very upset and want me to have sent her love to you.

The last four years must have been very difficult for you Nan. On the other hand, you were blessed with a partner who, in his time and in his own way was a giant among men. That rare breed who truly brought joy to every one who met him.

our heartfelt condolences Nan.

Gord (and Gail) Mollenhauer

Dear Nan, Micheal and Peter.

Rod is at rest after his years of illness. Your many years of happy family times together will be with you always.

Please accept my sincere sympathy. I will be thinking of you to-morrow.

Sincerely

Bev McNiven

Wishing the Whitehead family peace and love at this sad time of Rod’s passing. Nan… you and Rod were a great team that created a wonderful family together. Every summer over the last 38 years, Lionel and I always looked forwards to seeing you both at Premier. It was alway fun to catch up with you Rod, telling about the latest family antics and adventures, sip a drink with you, listen to your laugh…rehash some old stories of when we were all very young. Rod you always made us feel special while in your presence. We will miss you, xox

love from “Lions”, Denise. Leland and Willis Pommier

I was privileged to work for Coopers & Lybrand when Rod was the Managing Partner. He was a good leader and an exemplar for his profession. He genuinely cared about the people he worked with and always treated everyone with respect. I am grateful for having known him.

I extend my sympathy and am thinking of your family at this time.

Anne Howard

Nan, please accept my sincere sympathy at Rod’s passing. I only knew him as a resident in McKenzieTowne Care Centre but even through his illness evidence of the person he was shone through.

I will miss seeing you Nan and I hope that you and your family will find peace in his passing.

Sincerely, Marge

Please accept our deepest condolences for your bereavement. We shall always remember Roderick for his acuity, community services, unfailing good nature, and sly sense of humour.

Janet & Barry

Rod Whitehead had a kindly nature and his natural tendency to be easy going was infectious. I played golf with him many years ago, a partner/manager outing he did out of obligation rather than enthusiasm no doubt as I recall golf was not quite his thing. He was given to an occasional errant drive and more than one missed putt but “Oh dear” and a nonchalant chuckle was the worst the cruel game could coax from Rod’s temperate disposition. On another occasion we ski-raced each other at Sunshine Mountain and it was no contest as Rod was a far better skier (and I was weighed down by denim) so he slowed down so as not to embarrass his competition. He was quite a guy.

I am sad to hear of Rod’s passing and I extend my condolences to Nan and the Whitehead family.

You have my sincere condolences.

Mel Shannon

My thoughts and prayers are with you. As a former C & L partner, Rod was always a good friend and helpful to me. God Bless !

I was fortunate to know Rod through my employment with C&L in 1977 and 1978. Rod had a zest for life both personal and professional and I still think of his immense sense of humour and work / life balance. I remember him fondly and extend my sincere regrets to his family for the loss of this classic gentleman.

I am sad to hear that Rod has died Nan. Even though I neither knew him for a long time, nor well, he truly was the man you describe and I feel honoured to have spent some time with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Deb, Mike, Lauren, Trevor and the Whitehead family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man. Deb, you often spoke of Mike’s Dad with such affection that I felt he was everyone’s dad. May you and your family find some comfort knowing others share your loss. sincerely, Kristin Duff

A friend since UTS. a great sport,a gentleman of the highest type.

To our lovely friend Nan we are sending our love across the miles. We know how great Rod was to everybody who knew, worked with or met him. Please accept our condolences, know we are there for you in thought and prayer always.

Peachland BC