Rochee Dean Swendseid
October 07, 1944 - May 18, 2019
Mission Viejo CA
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Rochee Dean Swendseid
October 07, 1944 - May 18, 2019
Mission Viejo CA
Obituary
Rochee Dean Swendseid
On May 18, 2019, Roc Swendseid passed peacefully surrounded by family at UCSD Medical Center in La Jolla. Roc was born in Langon, ND in October 1944 to Dorothy and C.J. Swendseid and lived in Walhalla until the family moved to Whittier, CA in 1958. On June 15th, 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Kirkpatrick just after being drafted into military service.
Roc served in the U.S. Army being stationed in Germany until 1970. Upon his discharge Roc and Karen moved to Mission Viejo, CA where they resided until his passing. Roc was a career salesman working in both the home appliance and security fields before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed cooking for his wife, golf and enjoying time with family and his many friends. Roc was love incarnate and made anyone who crossed paths with him feel as if they were his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Karen; four children, Nicole Thompson, Whitney Kerr, J.R. Swendseid, and Robyn Imrie; eight grandchildren, Rylee and Ryenn Thompson, Colton, Kyler, and Hudson Kerr, Caden Swendseid, Holden and Hunter Imrie; sons-in-law, Tommy Thompson, Andy Kerr, and Jason Imrie; daughter-in-law, Amanda Swendseid; and brother, Chad Swendseid.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at 10am at Saddleback Church. A reception will follow from 11-12:30pm. The family invites you back to their house for an open house celebration of life for Roc beginning at 2:30pm.
Memorial Service 10:00am
Saddleback Church, Plaza View Room
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: June 15, 2019 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: Saddleback Church
- Location: 1 Saddleback Parkway Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 609-8000
Reception
- Date & Time: June 15, 2019 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Venue: Saddleback Church
- Location: 1 Saddleback Parkway Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 609-8000
28 responses to Rochee Dean Swendseid
Danon Plott says:
June 11, 2019
Uncle Roc was a super special man with a caring heart. Roc always greeted me with a warm hug and sincere interest in how I was doing. Growing up I remember our family get togethers during special occasions in Mission Viejo, Whittier and Ojai. Recently, Roc and Aunt Karen started to visit my parents in Ojai regularly. Norm and I enjoyed those visits as we got to get updates on all their kids and grandkids as we enjoyed a glass of wine by the pond. My heart misses Roc, and my family prays for Aunt Karen and Nicole, Whitney, JR and Robyn and their sweet families. I know God is watching over all of them. We miss you Roc.
scott Lankton says:
June 11, 2019
Sorry I just found out about Roc. What a incredible man. Always thinking of others. I got to know Roc at my time at Atlas cable. So many good times we had together. He will be missed.
May God bless Roc and his loved ones.
Sincerely,
Scott Lankton
Terry Buchanan says:
August 17, 2020
Roc and I attended CSULB together, graduating the same year w the same major. We lost touch w one another over the years but I have very fond memories of my few years with Roc. We developed a friendship and camaraderie studying together while both raising a family and holding down full time jobs. I remember his love of his family and his sense of humor. May he Rest In Peace. Blessings to the family.
Tim Nelson says:
January 6, 2021
I’m truly sorry to learn of Roc’s passing. As fate would have it, I was recently overcome with curiosity about my dad’s very best childhood friend, C.J. Swendseid from Petersburg, North Dakota. My dad, Clayton Nelson, and Roc’s dad attended the same one-room school house together, and found entertainment as good students and accomplished practical jokers. My research to locate C.J.’s children put me on this page — and its unfortunate news of Roc’s passing. I wish I had only tried to make contact with him sooner, so we could have shared what stories remain about those two rascals, Clayton and C.J. My sincere condolences to the entire family during your bereavement. -Tim Nelson, Reno, NV