Rodney R Musgrove

Rodney "Rod" Ross Musgrove passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of October 30, 2023, at the age of 76 in Vancouver, WA. Rod unfortunately had numerous health aliments in his last years and fought them head on just like everything else he did in life. Rod was born on December 22, 1946, to Perry and Patricia Musgrove in Vancouver, WA. He was the oldest of three children. Rod spent most of his youth between the family property in Southwest Washington and in the Hillsboro, OR area. Rod graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1965. Over his lifetime, Rod worked in numerous different industries and to his family and friends was considered somewhat of a "jack of all trades". Everything Rod did usually incorporated his attitude of "there's no such word as can't" when trying to accomplish something. Rod had intended to enroll in the military as his dad had before him after high school but was declined from enrolment due to early hearing loss. Therefore, Rod worked in the woods as a log truck driver where he also gained skills running heavy equipment. After working in the woods, Rod transitioned into a long-haul cross-country truck driver. After driving truck for several years, Rod moved back to Southwest Washington where he started work at the Pacific Wood Treating (PWT) mill in Ridgefield, WA, where he worked in the maintenance department. Rod worked in the maintenance department at the mill for close to 20 years, where he gained many lifelong friendships and learned many different mechanical related skill sets. During this time, Rod also took several community college classes on welding, machining, and electrical studies. While in Ridgefield, Rod met his soon-to-be wife Lynda, and they were married in December of 1975 and were married until his passing. Rod left PWT in 1992 just prior to the mill declaring bankruptcy and closing. Rod moved to Woodland and went to work for USNR as a traveling field service technician helping set up equipment in sawmills around country for a short time. Traveling was tough for Rod with family at home and he decided to work more locally and to go back to his passion of running heavy equipment and working in excavation. Rod loved it and would tell people he "got to drive Tonka toys" for a living. Rod worked as a field superintendent for Colf Construction, Nutter Corp, and then finally Creagan Excavation, Inc (CEI). Nearing retirement, Rod decided to go into business for himself in his last years and started Musgrove Excavation, LLC. Rod ran his company for several years until health issues prevented him from continuing. Rod loved fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. Family vacations were usually fishing trips to areas around the Northwest. Most friends of Rod usually have a story to share about fishing with Rod. Rod also loved horsepower. Most vehicles Rod owned usually had some kind of engine performance modifications done to them. Rod also loved his family and especially his grandkids. Being a grandparent brought a lot of joy to Rod in his final years. Rod is survived by his wife, Lynda of Woodland, WA; sister Lauretta of Deer Island, OR; daughter, Tawnie of Myrtle Point, OR; son, Richard of Forest Grove, OR; son Ryan (Beth) of Woodland, WA; son Ross (Erin) of Ridgefield, WA; with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life for Rod on Saturday April 13, 2024, at the Woodland High School in Woodland, WA. The ceremony will be held in the commons area and will begin at 12:00 P. M. All are welcome to attend and share stories or memories of Rod. Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided.

Rodney R Musgrove

December 22, 1946 - October 30, 2023