Rodney Kary , 59, St. Ignatius MT and formerly of Minot, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from complications related to cancer at Community Hospital in Missoula MT surrounded by family and friends.

Rodney was born September 1, 1955, in Bismarck, ND to Jack and Luella Kary. He was raised in Minot, attended Little Flower Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Bishop Ryan High School in 1973. He attended Minot State University and studied business administration.

Rodney married Susan Hoverson on August 21, 1987 in Minot. They made their home in Minot and California, before settling in St. Ignatius in 1993.

Rodney worked in sales and as a financial planner in Minot, California, and St. Ignatius. He was known as Rocket Rod at his fireworks stands.

Survivors include his wife Susan, St. Ignatius; mother: Luella Kary of Minot; brother: Vernon (Dona) Kary of Grand Forks; sisters: Georgene Kary and Janel Fuchs(Scott) all of Minot, Jackie Walls (Dennis) of Baldwin and Nadine Solemsaas (Scott) of Bismarck; "special grandson" Jack Rodeghiero; mother-in-law: June Ledbury; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Raymond (Becky) Hoverson, Chad (Shelly) Hoverson, Laurel (Tommy) Hargrove, Lauren Hoverson, Kevin (Debra) Hoverson, Danny (Susan) Hoverson and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rodney was preceded in death by his father: Jack Kary, an infant sister and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial : Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John The Apostle Catholic Church- Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service : Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials are preferred to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.