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1938
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Roger Gleason Obituary
November 21, 1938 - April 11, 2013
Roger Allen Gleason lived a long, good life. Born in Salina, Kansas on November 21, 1938 to Berdie and Frank Gleason, he was raised by his grandmother, Zeffa, after his mother passed away. Growing up in rural Kansas gave him a yearning for adventure, and so it was, shortly after his 17th birthday that he joined the Navy and served his country aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard.
While he was overseas, Roger became pen-pals with Charlie Helm, they met in Santa Cruz, California, and married in 1958. Roger and Charlie were married for 20 years and came to be blessed with three daughters. In 1970, they moved their family north, to Silverton, Oregon, for a life in the country, closer to his father and beloved step-mother, Marie. His girls, Wendy Gleason, of Silverton, Oregon, and Tish Gleason-Dralle, and Kelly Gleason-Dodd, of Mt. Vernon, Washington, will love and miss him always.
In 1998, Roger married his dear love, Doris, and became step-father to Josh, Jason, and Angelina Cude. Along with Doris, Roger loved the Lord and service, family, golfing, riding bicycles, and traveling. Together they attended Salem Evangelical Church. Inseparable, in 2001 they became snowbirds, motoring annually from their home in Salem, Oregon, to Arizona, Oklahoma, Kansas, California and Washington. They were warmly received by family and friends wherever they roamed.
Roger passed away in Yuma, Arizona on April 11, 2013. He's survived by his brothers and sisters; Gary, Bill, and Ronny Gleason, in Salina, Kansas; Barbara Osborn, in Burbank, California; Dennis Gleason, in Estacada, Oregon; Charles Gleason in Grand Ronde, Oregon; and Darlene Gleason-Nelson, in Salem, Oregon. His older brother, Frank Jr. (Boomie) Gleason, preceded him in passing. He leaves behind his grandchildren, who remember him with love and good humor; Tia and Damon Davidson, and Jesse Whitley, in Portland, Oregon; Tom Howard, in Modesto, California; Tim and Kristi Howard, Mike and Elliot Dodd, and Richard Gleason in Mt. Vernon, Washington, and Ryan Dralle, in Kirkland, Washington, along with his great-grandchildren, Calvin, Cyleigh, and Cayden Howard, in Mt. Vernon, Washington, and Gage Howard, in Augusta, Kansas.
Forever a seaman, Roger loved boating and revered the ocean. He will rest in peace in Roche Harbor, Washington, and his memorial will be observed in Silverton, Oregon. Recalling their assistance when he was a child with deep gratitude, donations in Roger's memory should be made to the Salvation Army.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Gleason
Connie Hinsdale
May 13, 2020
So many fun times boating with Roger !! Then he ended up being my Mother's next door neighbor. She really enjoyed their friendship over the years, and I had an opportunity to see him occasionally when I'd visit her. A good guy !!
charles gleason
June 1, 2013
we have been brothers for 67 yearsbut never really got to know you but forthe last few years. will missour talks while golfing. you practice up in heaven and i will see you soon.
Connie Hinsdale
May 13, 2013
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Roger's (Pigpen's) passing. We were away and were just told about it today. Lots of great, fun memories. Especially in the boating days. My Mom so enjoyed having Roger and Doris as neighbors until she then moved to Silverton. The two of them can spend time "chatting" again which she so enjoyed. Roger was one of a kind. Howard and I extend our heartfelt condolences.
Greg and Sally Cardarelli
May 9, 2013
My Dearest Fellow Veteran and Friend. Sally and I met you last summer and made an incredible impact with your humor and large heart. The golf game we shared will never be forgotten and I will miss you dearly. Our love to Doris and your Family and may God keep you by his side and hopefully we'll meet again in that big golf course in the sky.
Love, Greg and Sally
Kenny and La Donna Stout
May 4, 2013
This flame will burn forever in our hearts as will your memory:)
May 4, 2013
I will miss you forever Bro
Angelina Cude
May 3, 2013
Well, Ol' Man, who do I share my Charles Shwab with now, and who will match wits with me at your bar-b-cues? I'll miss you and I know that Bubs and Lilly will miss those ice cream dates. I love you loads.
May 2, 2013
Roger And I had a special bond.I remember him as a curly headed little boy with freckles on his nose and always smiling!! He didn't have an easy time growing up but he didn't know that. Grma Gleason did the best she could and loved him very much as did we all. He was everybody's baby since his Mother(Bertie) died at his birth.I have a son who is named after Roger ( Steven Allen Stout).He has instilled his love of family in all of his daughters as their love for each other comes across loud and clear!!I love you dear cousin and know you are in a better place and with Aunt Bertie and Uncle Frank and Grma Gleason.RIP,you will be missed by many...SIS (LaDonna)
KRISTI HOWARD
May 2, 2013
DEAR PAPA I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH ... YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST PAPA I COULD EVER ASK FOR.. YOU WILL AND ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART AND I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER ME.... I LOVE YOU PAPA SOOOO MUCH.. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOUR GRANDAUGHTER KRISTI - AKA - AS YOU ALWAYS CALLED ME, YOUR "PRECIOUS ANGEL BABY"
Tom and Betty Jo Ham
May 2, 2013
I will miss him so much. What a tease and good friend. Love to you, Doris
Tish (Bertie) Gleason/Dralle
May 2, 2013
Dear Daddy - You have been so many things to me, my hero, my provider, my medic, my fishing partner, my travel guide, my guidance counselor, a shoulder to cry on, my teacher, my mechanic, my support, my best friend always, an amazing grampa and great grandfather and the BEST DAD IN THE WORLD....there is not a moment in a day I do not think of you, tell you good morning, good night, how much I miss you and forever how much I LOVE YOU....my life will NEVER be the same, I miss your smile, your laugh, your arms around me, your waddling walk and your Kansas twang....a part of me went with you....my life, FOREVER CHANGED.....I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK DAD.
Linda Marshall
May 1, 2013
Dennis and Billy
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Tina Gross
April 30, 2013
For those we have loved and lost.
Tina (Jim) Gross
April 30, 2013
Doris & Family All ... Many of my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. At the end of each life is a legacy of love. Those we have cherished will remain with us in every memory that we continue to hold in our hearts. True Love is Eternal and here once again there has been another link added to the family chain where we will all once meet again. God Bless you, God Bless us all but can you imagine what God has to go through as he is continuously surrounded by such a 'motley crew'. Roger will be missed. I feel and have felt very fortunate to be a part of this family. May the support and compassion around you ease your hearts and sustain you.
April 30, 2013
My heartfelt sympathies to the family. Losing a loved one in death may be one of the hardest things any of us will ever have to cope with. May you take refuge to the God of all comfort who promised to supply us with the strength at this difficult time. - Romans 15:5
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