Roger Allen Schimmeyer

1953 - 2015

Roger Allen ScHIMMEYER

September 21, 1953 ~ July 1, 2015

Roger, son of Richard and Marjorie Schimmeyer was born in Seattle, WA September 21, 1953. He passed away at age 61 from Multiple Myeloma on July 1, 2015 with his sisters Robyn, Susan, and Sandra at his bedside. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stephen. Roger is also survived by 5 nephews and 3 nieces.

Roger grew up in Bellevue, graduating from Newport High School in 1971. He received his BA in Science and Math Education from WSU in 1975. He earned his MA in Computer Science from the U of W. Roger was a public school teacher for 31 years, most of them at Viewlands Elementary teaching 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Roger also sold real estate evenings and weekends for years. He took a leave from teaching to become a Flight Attendant for a year in order to travel. In addition, Roger modeled clothing during summer break from teaching. Roger retired from teaching in 2007 and traveled for two years. Roger returned to work as a Probation Officer, working with Law Enforcement in Seattle, and Everett. Roger continued there until he became ill.

Roger is known for his love of family and his generosity. Roger purchased his dream lake front cabin on Flowing Lake in 2013, spending lots of time with family and friends there. His other interests include: Traveling, landscape design, home remodels, daily swimming, real estate, and caring for animals of all varieties.

Roger's celebration of life will be July 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Aurora Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. 175th St., Shoreline, WA 98133. Remembrances to Gift International Foundation, 10215 71st Ave. Court E., Puyallup, WA 98373 or PAWS.