Rodney George Dow, of Colorado Springs, CO, and formerly of Lyman, NE, passed away peacefully at Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was 73. A celebration of life will be held later with family.
Rodney, also known as Rod, was born in Scottsbluff, NE to Wayne “Hoot” and Ellen (Hildebrand) Dow on December 29, 1952. He was a skilled athlete growing up, playing football, basketball and baseball. After graduating from Lyman High School in 1971, Rod became a third-generation farmer southeast of Lyman, near Stegall, where he raised sugar beets, alfalfa, Great Northern beans, and good old Nebraska corn. He was married on May 29, 1973, to Roxanne Stone, now Boyer, and this union blessed him with two daughters. When he wasn’t farming, Rod could be found at “The Beanery” in Lyman, shooting the breeze and playing pitch with his fellow farmers. He was quite the card shark. He loved to go camping and fishing when time away from the farm permitted. Rod also enjoyed watching lots of sports – especially the Cornhuskers, of course.
Later in life, Rod moved to Colorado Springs, where he enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and supporting their various activities. He was actively involved in church and especially treasured times with family at his cabin in Divide. He was a proud father, Papa and uncle.
Rodney is survived by his older sisters Beverly Andersen of Louisville, CO, and Judith Dow of Lakewood, CO; best bud Lyle (Danette) Lillard of Lyman, NE; daughters Monica (Kevin) Whitmore of Colorado Springs and Stacia (Chris) Wakeley of La Vista, NE; nephew Paul (Deana) Dow of Golden, CO; niece Jean Daniels of Louisville, CO; grandsons Kaleb, Kaden and Karsen Whitmore of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughter Emmalynn Wakeley of La Vista, NE; great-nieces Gabby and Riley Dow of Golden, CO; and great-nephews Christopher Daniels of Louisville, CO and James Daniels of Loveland, CO.
He was preceded in death by both parents; older brother, Bill Dow; and nephews William Troy Dow and Cameron Andersen.
To continue Rodney Dow’s legacy of love and support for the next generation, the family invites gifts in honor of his grandchildren to organizations important to them. Suggested recipients include Pikes Peak Christian School, National Bible Bowl, and Special Olympics – Millard Magic.
