Forrest Rogers

Forrest James Rogers Livermore Resident for over 46 years, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Forrest was born in Canton, Illinois on February 28, 1938 to Forrest and Vera (Bath) Rogers. Forrest is survived by his wife Diane Rogers; children, Glenn Rogers, Bruce Rogers and Jennifer Gonzalez; granddaughters, Emily Gonzalez, Natalie Gonzalez, Adeline Rogers and Stephanie Glass; sisters, Lucille Wattles and Dorothy Bybee; brothers, Charles Rogers and William Rogers. He graduated from Canton High School in 1956, and worked at the Canton Daily Ledger newspaper before attending Western Illinois University and the University of Tennessee. He got his PhD in Physics at the University of California, Davis. Forrest was employed at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for 40 years before retiring and enjoyed his career as an astrophysicist so much that he contracted with the agency after his retirement. Forrest took great pride in building a cabin with his family in the early 80's and always enjoyed several trips there each year. His wife, children and granddaughters share the same enjoyment of vacations to the cabin. Forrest had a passion for cycling and was biking 20 miles a day most of his life. He once rode cross-country from the Pacific to the Atlantic with his wife. Forrest was much loved and will be dearly missed. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of your choice.