Lynn Earl Roderick, 76, a longtime resident of Litchfield Park, died August 27, 2022, of cancer. He is the son of the late Earl and Karla Roderick of Pocatello, Idaho.

Lynn was born February 13, 1946, in Montpelier, Idaho. He served a two-year mission to Brazil for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and graduated with honors from Brigham Young University with a degree in journalism and Portuguese. He spoke four languages and was a multi-sport athlete. His career was in nuclear power, including 34 years at Palo Verde Generating Station, Arizona.

He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Elaine; daughters, Julie Foechterle, Jenifer Bayer, and Satina Gauthier; son, Phil Roderick; sister, Deanna Coons; brother, Lee Roderick; along with fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Lynn volunteered for the Litchfield Park Library Association, supervising the yearly used book sale for over 30 years, earning a copper leaf on the library wall and thousands of dollars for the library.

A visitation will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (301 W Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ). The funeral service will begin at 10:00am. The burial will take place at 9:00am, Tuesday, September 6, at West Resthaven Park Cemetery (6450 West Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ).