Rodney Glenn Horsley
December 6, 1950 - June 22, 2025
In Loving Memory
Rodney Glenn Horsley
Rodney Glenn Horsley passed away peacefully in Vernon B.C. on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 74 years.
Rod was born in Salmon Arm to Arthur and Helen Horsley and grew up in Salmon Arm, Armstrong and Vernon areas. He was an avid horseman showing his horses throughout the Okanagan Valley. In 1975 he introduced the Appaloosa breed of horse to the Armstrong area, showing and breeding them for a prominent promoter of the Appaloosa, Joe Warren of Langley B.C. After a few years, he developed an interest in team roping and went on to team rope in the many Okanagan Valley rodeos. After team roping he began the sport of Cattle Team Penning winning an aluminum 4-horse trailer, many belt buckles and trophy saddles. This sport took him to compete in Wichita Falls, Texas where his team placed third in the Open class.
Rod worked as a lineman for Okanagan Telephone after graduation from school. Eventually Okanagan Telephone became B.C. Telephone. Rod became an installation and repairman for B.C. Telephone working out of the Armstrong office and covering a large area.
Close to retiring, Rod purchased an acreage in the Falkland area.
Rod is survived by his wife, Bonnie, his two sons, Dan, and Farren (Melanie) and two grandsons, Ethan and Sam. Rod is also survived by his two brothers, Rick (Phyllis), Brad (Joanne) and by his nephews and nieces.
The family and I would like to thank the North Okanagan Hospice Society for all of their outstanding help with Rod.
May Rod rest in peace knowing he will be missed and loved and will never be forgotten.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-546-7237
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Comments: 7
I met Rod team penning at Raths and he was so encouraging to me as a new penner. He was such a gentleman and always a lot of fun! I’m so sorry for his family’s loss, and I know there are a lot of people that are going to miss him. Rest in peace Cowboy💕
Many good times with you Rod , So sad you had to leave us so soon , You are sorely missed but your memory is allways close to our hearts . I guess they needed another good Cowboy In heaven so called on you ..Rest in peace my friend .
One of my dearest 🧡 friends
Rod
U will be missed!🙏
Enjoy your new ranch in the sky👆🏻
Luv
Your stepson
Ken
I am still so saddened over his passing … he was such a great friend to me and open team penning partner … many miles travelled together team penning all over BC , Alberta and the US and very happy memories.. some of the best times of my life for sure !!!
My sincere sympathies to all his Family and Friends.. I will so miss you Rod 😢💔
My dear Friend and Neighbour, so grateful to have known you for my 17 years in this Valley we called home. Always a coffee or a whiskey at your table and a helping hand at the ready.
Ride again cowboy.
Rod and I were schoolmates both attending the red brick school.
I have many fond memories of our youth.
May his family find peace at this most difficult moment.
My heartfelt condolences
David Fletcher