Claude Rhead
September 24, 1948 ~ October 27, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Claude Rhead our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was born in Escondido, CA on September 24, 1948 to Marie Jean Muller and Wallace Max Rhead. He peacefully passed away on October 27, 2024 in Temecula, CA surrounded by his loving family. Claude moved from Escondido to Carlsbad when he was 6 years old. He attending Jefferson Elementary School, Pine Middle School and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1967. He worked for AT&T, also known as Pacific Bell, for 34 years. He then went on to own his own home inspection business for 20 years: Integrity Home Inspections.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 51 years, serving faithfully in many capacities. He enjoyed fishing, surfing, writing songs, singing, playing guitar and harmonica, spending time with his family & friends and serving others. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Johnston Rhead on November 6, 1966. They were happily married for over 57 years. They raised 6 children and now have 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Claude is survived by his beautiful wife, Kathy Rhead, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and siblings.
Sons: Matthew(Cheryl) Rhead, Sean Rhead, Micah(Jenniffer) Rhead, and Morgan Rhead.
Daughters:
Erin(Festus) Fox
Heather(Rob) Melville
Grandchildren:
Chase Rhead, Blake Rhead, Sydney Rhead, Nicholas Rhead, MacKenzie Rhead, Larken Rhead, Kylie(Ben) Kretschmer, Trevor Rhead, Paige Rhead, Nolan Fox, Mason Fox, Brynn(LaGrand) Burgess,
Robbie Melville, Abbey Melville
Great Grandchildren:
Kaidan Rhead, Bryson Kretschmer
Brothers and Sister:
Bill(Pam) Rhead, Donald Rhead, Ed Rhead, Jim(Annie) MacPherson, Colette(Ryan) Farnes.
In lieu of flowers, Claude requested that you take your family out for dinner and enjoy the time you have together.
A Memorial Service will be on November 2, 2024 at 11:00AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
43490 Pacific Sunset Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
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Claud was a man with integrity,love and a testimony in the gospel. I loved that he would bare his testimony just about every fast Sunday. I was touched by his sweet words . He always had a smile and a kind word who ever he came in contact with. He and Kathy wear truly loved by everyone. We will miss Claud.
The Rhead Household was always full of laughter and fun. Claude and Cathy always had an open door, and open hearts. I remember Claude was the first person to stop and help someone in need in the midst of the hustle and bustle of shuttling us around as teenagers. As a friend of his daughter’s I recall a time he stopped and pulled over to make sure a homeless man had something to eat that evening. I remember how seeing his compassion for that stranger impacted me. His kind hearted spirit is something that he no doubt passed onto his children, who all share his sweet and compassionate nature. I am grateful to the Claude, and the Rhead family for always making me feel so welcome and loved.