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JANUARY 19, 1950 -
APRIL 5, 2009Dr. Ian Rogers, 59, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at his Gulf Breeze home.
Born in County Wicklow, Ireland, Ian was a graduate of University College Dublin, where he received his doctorate of medicine. He completed his internship in Toronto, Ontario and went on to practice primary care in Oak Grove, LA. He received his specialty training in plastic surgery at Tulane University followed by a fellowship in microvascular surgery in Melbourne, Australia. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze.
Ian participated in numerous medical missions throughout his career. His work was featured in an array of medical journals and news publications. In 2003, the Irish American Magazine ranked Ian among the top 100 Irish Americans. Additionally, he was a member of many social organizations, including the 1995 Court of DeLuna, where he served as Padre, and the 1999 Mayoki Court.
Ian was preceded in death by his parents William and Margaret Theresa Rogers of Dublin, Ireland.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen of Pensacola and three sons, Galen of Washington D.C., Aaron of Boston, MA, and Brion of Denver, CO.; two brothers, Adrian Rogers, BDS of Wexford, Ireland and Kieran (Danielle) Rogers, M.D., of Toronto, Ontario; two sisters, Maeve (Ernest) Crean and Fiona Corr, both of Dublin, Ireland; in addition to many other relatives.
Visitation will be held 5-7pm Monday, April 13, 2009 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze with celebrant The Most Reverend John H. Ricard S.S.J. and concelebrants Monsignor Luke Hunt and other local priests.
Pallbearers are Ray Fink, John Kuhlman, M.D., Mark McArdle, Richie McArdle, Sean Murray, and Mike Shanley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Clinic, 4435 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 and Our Lady of Angels, St. Joseph's Medical Clinic, P.0. Box 131, W. Intendencia St., Pensacola FL 32591.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
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Jeff&Susie Furth
April 27, 2009
Colleen and Children,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. I enjoyed sharing the office with you, Kathy and Dr. Rogers. What a legacy Dr. Rogers left in the plastic surgery practice.
Love, Jeff & Susie Furth
Carmela Moorman
Raymond Moorman
Camelia La Salle
Sharon & Andy Berghorn
April 17, 2009
We are so sad to hear about Ian. Our prayers are with you and all of your family
Nancy Paddock
April 14, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, Dr. Ian was a wonderful, compassionate human being. He helped my sister who recently passed away, and I got to know him too. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing and I was looking forward to having him do my surgery; I even heard strangers talk about him as the best. He touched my sister and I and many many people. How much better can one be?
My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and staff.
April 14, 2009
Dear Colleen and family
I feel the pain of a great loss of a good soul, an outstanding physician and valued member of our community. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gone but never forgotten.
Linda Kirtz
Phyllis Dutko
April 14, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Dr. Roger's passing. I shall miss hime greatly and I extend conolences to Colleen and the family. He was one great individual and always upbeat especially where I was concerned. Take care and God Bless.
Kelly
April 14, 2009
Colleen, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Ian. I know you have huge hole in your world right now. You and your family are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathy.
April 13, 2009
Dr. Ian Rogers was a great, gracious and blessed man that Pensacola and the world will miss immeasurably. We pray that his family will have everlasting consolation, hope and peace through the greatness of Dr. Rogers’ deeds in life. May God heal their sorrow and strengthen their spirits.
Chuck & Connie Shannon
April 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scotttie Womack
April 12, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of your family and those of us that knew Ian. Ian was a good man and a good friend to many. I will always remember him as the judge at our St. Patricks day parties. He will be missed in many ways.
v/r Scottie Womack
April 12, 2009
ROGERS FAMILY,
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN IN THE LOSS OF A GREAT FRIEND AND DOCTOR. HE IS NOW THE TRUE ANGEL WE KNEW HIM TO BE ON EARTH. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
GOD BLESS YOU
WILLIAMS FAMILY
Dolores Lee
April 12, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to the Rogers family. Dr. Rogers did surgery on both of my arms, without him I would have total loss of use with my left arm. Every follow-up with him was very pleasant. He will be TRULY MISSED!! He was a amazing doctor & the best of mankind that I have ever met!!
Sincerely,
Dolores Lee
Larry Macon
April 12, 2009
I am saddened to hear of Dr. Rogers passing. I will always remember his cheery voice putting a smile on everyone's face as he entered the O.R. at Gulf Breeze Hospital. We were all blessed by his presence and the opportunity to work with him. May God bless and sustain his family during this time.
Timber McKinney
April 11, 2009
I had the pleasure of taking Dr. Rodgers on a tandem skydive to Pensacola Beach a few years ago during a "jump for Kids" Charity. Out of thousands of jump students he stands out because of his wonderful sense of adventure and hilarious nature.
Blue Skies Ian !
Sharon Long
April 11, 2009
I am so very sorry your loss. I worked with Dr. Rogers many years ago at Baptist Hospital and I remember him as such a gentle, caring and compassionate physician. He always had a such a lovely sense of humor. He will be missed!
Sandi Shaw
April 11, 2009
I want to offer my deepest sympathies to the family. I was lucky enough to have Dr. Rogers as a surgeon twice, and when I had my follow-ups, he would always come in singing or whistling a song from "Sandie Shaw". He always put me in a better mood, and obviously was a very talented doctor, but I believe a better person. God Bless you all.
JOYCE WITHAM
April 11, 2009
ROGERS FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR LOSS. DR
ROGERS IS THE REASON I SURVIVED MELANOMA.
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
George McCullough
April 11, 2009
Mrs. Rogers, the boys, and other family members,
I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss. I was so shocked when I read the article on the good Doctor's death. He is the reason I am alive today and I am so very thankful for his care and concern for me when I was so ill...
Barbara & Patrick Murillo
April 11, 2009
Colleen and Boys,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
jim and shannon payne
April 11, 2009
what a great friend he was to my dad and mom. your family is in our prayers. sincerely, jim and shannon payne jr. (pams children)
Marilyn Pearson
April 11, 2009
Colleen and Galen, I'm so sorry for the loss you've suffered. You're both in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Heath
April 11, 2009
Colleen, Debbie and I are so sad to hear about Ian. He was a great man, friend, and physician and helped so many people. We will miss him and have you and your family in our prayers.
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