Rodney Pharris

Obituary of Rodney Pharris

On May 17, 2012 Rodney Pharris passed from this world to eternal life. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Meridian Friends Church, 1021 W. Pine Ave., Meridian. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Rod was born on November 16, 1961 in Billings, Montana. He was the youngest child of Clara and Carl Pharris. Rod moved several times during his childhood from Washington to California and finally Oregon. He graduated from Eagle Point High School in Eagle Point, Oregon. Rod then moved with his family to Boise, Idaho. He graduated from the College of Idaho with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. After graduation, he met his wife, Elisa, while camping at Redfish Lake. They were married at Boise Friends Church and he began what would become his life-long study of Quaker Faith and Testimonies. Just two years into their marriage Rod and Elisa moved to Tigard, Oregon so Rod could continue his education at Western Evangelical Seminary. There he earned a Master’s Degree in Church History and Thought and was honored as the Most Distinguished Scholar. While in Oregon, they were blessed with their son, Joshua. Josh was Rod’s pride and joy. He took great delight in teaching Scriptures, history, and languages to his son. Not long after Josh was born Rod moved his family to Southern California to pursue post-graduate work at Claremont Graduate University. While living in California, Rod became a Lay Pastor and found a love of preaching and teaching. He often filled in for vacationing pastors. In 2006 Rod and his family moved back to Boise. Rod continued to study, read, and teach Sunday School. Rod was a follower of Jesus Christ, a loving husband, a devoted father, and a loyal friend. Rod was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Carolyn. He is survived by his wife and son, a sister, Carla and brother, Sam, nieces Sarah and Hannah, and many extended family members.
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