Rodney Lawrence McCollum Sr.
DIXON – Rodney Lawrence McCollum Sr., “Big Rod,” 77,of Dixon, passed away March 21, 2012. Rodney was born March 15, 1935, in Missoula to Eurcle and Mary (Majewski) McCollum and was raised in St. Ignatius.
At a young age, he helped support his siblings by driving a team of horses for the Jesuits. He married Doris DeMerle Evans in 1954 and started a family. Rodney worked in the mining and construction industries. After helping build Tiber Dam, he hauled logs and moved his family to Arlee and started to ranch. Later, Rodney established Angel Trucking and settled in Dixon with Doris and their 5 children. After raising a family, he transitioned from logging to over-the-road trucking until he retired. Often accompanied by Doris and his grandchildren he enjoyed sightseeing, traveling the country. He had a love for vehicles and had a definite passion for the road.
Rodney is preceded in death by his wife Doris, his brother Richard and niece Stacy.
Rodney is survived by his children: Mildred (Rio) Liberty, Rodney (Melanie) McCollum, Yvonne Dennis all of Dixon, Donna Arnonne of Las Vegas, Nev., Brian McCollum of Dickinson, ND; siblings Ernest McCollum of Huson, Patricia Gergen, Carol Rektor, Robert McCollum and Joseph McCollum, all of Washington state.
Services have been held.
