Anthony "Tony" Wayne Rourick Obituary (1968

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Rourick, 48, of Nampa passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15 at Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 n Midland Blvd in Nampa with a viewing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the services. Tony was born August 21, 1968 in Seattle, Washington, the son of Barry and Frances Rourick. He had two older brothers David and Steven and after him came a little sister Andrea. In 1976 Tony's father suffered an untimely passing. This was very tragic for the family. In 1978 his mother married the second love of her life, Ricky Rogers. They instantly became a loving family and with this union Tony gained another sister Jamie Rogers. Tony was raised in Phoenix, Arizona and went to Trevor Browne High School. He was very smart and had a plethora of information about the thing he was interested in. Tony was a skilled screen printer by trade and loved what he did. He was a lover of all sports and had a special love for the Chicago Bulls, due mostly to Michael Jordan. He even named his youngest daughter after him. He also had a love for all types of music and knew much about it. Anyone who knew Tony knew he cared for animals greatly and even spent some time dog training. He also worked at an animal hospital. Tony also had a way of making magic happen when his pen touched a piece of paper. He was a phenomenal writer and cherished his writings very much because that is where he relinquished his deepest thoughts and feelings. He was great at bowling and enjoyed being on a league. More than anything Tony loved his family and cherished every moment he was able to spend with his loved ones. He was adored by all children and enjoyed making them laugh and smile. We will remember him for his great smile and kind heart. Tony is survived by his mother Frances Rogers of Nampa; his brother David (Charity) Rourick of Phoenix, AZ; his sister Andrea Rourick of Nampa; his wife Michelle Rourick of Idaho Falls; his son Anthony Rourick now serving in the US Navy in San Diego, CA; his daughters Kristen (Manuel) Mora of Nampa and Kelsea Rourick of Caldwell; five grandchildren: Annaliese, Evalina, Elijah, Khyra and Asher; his nieces and nephews: Matthew, Tabitha, Michaela, Zoie, Steven and Zakery Rourick; Joseph and Justin Foy; Isaiah Aguirre; Terrence and Acelynn Foy and Jason, Jacob and Joshua Angus. Tony was preceded in death by his father Barry Rourick; his brother Steven Rourick; and his step-father Ricky Rogers. Tony, you were a wonderful and loving son, brother, father, grandfather, husband, uncle and friend. You are loved by many and will be dearly missed. We will carry our fondest memories of you in our hearts forever and are very lucky to have known you Service: Thursday, September 15, 2016 7:00 p.m. With a Viewing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Prior to the Services Zeyer Funeral Chapel 83 N Midland Blvd Nampa, Idaho