Rodney Allen LaPant

Rodney Allen LaPant

February 21, 1951 – March 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Rodney Allen LaPant, on March 26, 2025. Born on February 21, 1951, in Oakland, California, to Ruth and Roger LaPant, Rod lived a full and hardworking life defined by love, dedication, and an adventurous spirit.

Rod was a man of many talents-a skilled carpenter, a devoted family man, and a true outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. In 1981, he moved to Willits, California, to settle on his family’s ranch. There, he built a vacation home for his father and soon after, a home of his own. During this time he met and married the love of his life, Chris, on August 20, 1983.

Rod was the kind of man who could do anything he set his mind to. For 25 years, he owned and operated his own heavy equipment business. Later, he expanded into farming, managing an almond orchard in Durham, and also ran a successful rental housing business, which his daughter now carries on.

Rod is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Roger LaPant; his brother, Scott LaPant; and his children, Dustin LaPant and Chelsea LaPant.

He is survived by his loving wife, Chris LaPant; his daughter Jacy Raymond; son-in-law, Andrew Raymond; and his cherished grandchildren, Connor, Lillian, and Wyatt. He also is survived by his brother, Jack LaPant, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Rod can now rest in peace, reunited with his children, family, and friends who went before him. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12, at 1:00 PM at Amazing Grace Assembly of God Church, 803 Coast Street, Willits, California.

“We love you and miss you more than words can express.”