Rodney Bryan Grimshaw

February 28, 1960 - February 21, 2017

Rodney Bryan Grimshaw 1960 – 2017 Rodney Bryan Grimshaw of Soquel, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2017, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1960, in Hobbs, NM, and was the second of three sons born to George and Patricia Grimshaw. He attended school in Lovington, NM; Elida NM; California City, CA; and Mojave, CA; graduating from Mojave High School in 1978. Following high school, Rodney enlisted in the Army where he served as a truck driver at Fort Lewis, WA. He then worked in construction, specializing in concrete foundations. As a young adult, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized at First Baptist Church in California City. His hobbies included playing his trumpet, cooking, square dance calling, going to Mountain Man Rendezvous, being in the outdoors, helping others, and enjoying good times with his family and friends. He is survived by his parents of California City, CA; son, Brandon Grimshaw and his fiancée, Whitney Cotton of Summerville, SC; brother, George Howard (Theresa); brother, Larry Grimshaw; grandchildren, Allison and Blake Grimshaw, Kendall Cotton; nephews, George Elliot (Leslie) Grimshaw, David Grimshaw, Wesley (Jennifer) Grimshaw, Wyatt Grimshaw, and Wade Grimshaw; uncles, Thad (Cece) Grimshaw, and Robert Howard; aunt, Mary Jo Ray; and cousins, Boyd (Debbie) Grimshaw, Saundra (Danny) Castillo, Michael Jo (Coy Lynn) Kubis, Karla Plank, Susan (Rob) Healey, Laura (Justin) Apprill, and Garrett (Crystal) Grimshaw; his many friends, especially Luz C. “Lucy” Becerra, and the Chandler family of Soquel, CA. Services are pending and will be posted on Facebook once a date is selected. The family can also be contacted at (760) 373-7780. Arrangements were made with the assistance of Wood Family Funeral Service, Inc.