Mary Nelle Bassett Rogers

Our deepest sympathy to Mary Nelle's family and close friends. She was a shining light and inspiration to all as we worked on the high school text series based on Dos Mundos. I remember most her passion for teaching and writing, her disciplined mind, her great sense of humor, and her unwavering, cheerful support for her friends no matter their backgrounds. She was and is a role model for us all who will be greatly missed and always admired.

I was a student of Prof. Rogers at WSU way back in the 70s, and appreciated her expertise, her intellectual aura, and her warm, engaging personality. She was always cheerful, witty, and helpful. I'm impressed with all that she accomplished during a full life.

Ben, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss of Mary Nelle. I´m Gene and Jerry Savaiano´s daughter, and I have fond memories of Mary Nelle at WSU faculty events, in Jardine Hall, and the Alliance Française. I also attended an informal French conversation class that she lead when I was teaching at the Intensive English Language Center in 1978 or 1979. Two days ago, before realizing that Mary Nelle had passed away, when I was walking in the College Hill neighborhood with my...

Dear Family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Mary´s passing. I stumbled onto her obituary while looking for another one, and I was initially curious because her maiden name, Bassett, is the same as my mom´s. I wondered if there was a shared family connection. But as I read further, I realized that while there may not be a family connection, there most certainly is a deep connection to my life. I studied French all 4 years in high school, and my French teacher became a lifelong...