Sean Kevin Marcus Rodriguez

December 31, 1994 - October 4, 2012

Sean came into the world on New Year's Eve, 1994. He was diagnosed with congenital heart disease at the age of six days. He survived infancy as a result of four major surgeries during his first year. Despite his physical challenges, Sean's intelligence became obvious at an early age. He taught himself to read at 3 ½ years of age. From almost the beginning, he could decode new words and read with great expression, even though he didn't always know the meanings of some of them. He always remembered definitions once they were explained to him. Sean loved to read aloud, and would often change his voice to represent different characters as he read dialogue. He had a great sense of humor, understanding irony and satire from an early age. He was very artistic and carried a 'white board' with him for many years, so that he could draw and entertain himself. He liked drawing recognizable maps (freehand), representations of the solar system, superheroes, and especially cartooning, where his unique sense of humor was evident. In addition to reading and drawing, he enjoyed fishing, computers, and camping. He looked forward eagerly to the annual family campout each summer. Sean's favorite things included: a fascination with space; superheroes - especially Batman and Superman; and 'Star Trek' in all of its forms. In 2011, he was able to attend the Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada as his Make-A Wish trip. He received VIP treatment, including a personal meeting with both William Shatner (Captain Kirk) and Sir Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard). Make-a-Wish was also responsible for connecting Sean with a local Star Trek club. His status as a crew member of the USS Wolf 359 was a source of great pride and much enjoyment for him. He was proud of his status as a senior at Glencoe High School, and aspired to attend college after graduation. He never gave up his goals in spite of his many physical challenges. He touched all who knew him. Sean is survived by his mother, Mistina Rodriguez, sister, Katja Rodriguez, Grandmother, Myra Beeler, uncles and aunts, Perry and Laura Beeler, Joe and Bobbie Rodriguez, and Mary Rodriguez and Maria Besescu, and numerous cousins. His father, John, grandparents, Richard Beeler, and Joseph and Thelma Rodriguez predeceased him. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to: Make-a-Wish Foundation, Randall Children's Hospital in Portland, Oregon, or The Children's Heart Foundation. Services: Oct.16, 1 pm, Hillsboro First Congregational Church, 494 East Main Street Hillsboro, OR