Emery-Rogers-Obituary

Emery H. Rogers

Palo Alto, California

1921 - 2014

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Palo Alto, California
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National Kidney Foundation

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Emery H. RogersMarch 31, 1921 - March 28, 2014Resident of Palo AltoEmery H. Rogers, 92, passed away peacefully and with grace on March 28th. An early pioneer of Silicon Valley, he embodied the true spirit of the Valley with his vast intellectual curiosity, philanthropic nature, kindness and...

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Our family was privileged to know Emery as a neighbor and our lives are richer and better for that association. What a great man! We'll keep him in our prayers and memories. Condolences to Nan and the family.

I have always had the upmost respect and love for Emery. Although 40 plus years passed and I never saw him, I thought of him frequently. I do not know why I got up this morning and googled him, but I did. My thoughts go out to all of you, Nancy and Emery--He was such a gentle and wonderful man, and my life was richer because of him.

I have known Emery since the early 70's. As a family friend throughout my youth, we associated socially during family gatherings and occasional vacations. I was later asked by Emery to assist him in researching the death of his father, which allowed me the privilege to know Emery on a personal basis. He, like his father impacted this world unlike most of us ever will. Emery's technical achievements were pivotal, but what we all remember is the impact he had on everyone he met. In the...

Words can never convey my gratitude and respect for Emery Rogers. He took a big risk when he asked Bill Hewlett to approve hiring a 29-year-old woman as a manager on his team, the first to hold that level in the company. Then he gave me support and encouragement in a turnaround effort for the acquisition that became Analytical. He joyfully agreed to be my daughter's godfather. His life has been one of my greatest inspirations.

I remember well when Emery joined HP and so quickly became a vital part of the fabric of the company...the HP Way came naturally to him, and he made a major contribution.

A man with a great heart, boundless energy and a sincere concern for those of us who worked in his organization at HP. I can only imagine what a good husband and father he must have been.

Bob Olson

Dear Nan,
Emery's battery may have faded away but the light he gave me is still going strong. Thanks for sharing him with us all, Tina Krause

Our family ties have meant so much to us through the years.
Sending fondest love to all the family.
Annsi

A good and fair man to work with. I will miss him.