Roger Ranch

I had the great pleasure of knowing Roger from a professional point of view. I was one of the many patients he had while he worked in both Bethel and at the ANMC hospital in Anchorage. I often reflect on my many encounters with Roger Ranch and wonder what he would do if he could only see the young adult I have become. Knowing him he probably wouldn't be surprised at all and more then ready to share some oddball story from my childhood with me. Though I never knew the personal side of Roger...

Roger showed up for his life. He told it like it was. He was an inspiration, not for how or what he did, but that he just DID! I wish I could put into words what he meant to me. Jeanne Devon summed it up best: http://www.themudflats.net/2010/12/23/farewell-to-a-friend-roger-ranch-1942-2010/

I miss Roger's laugh. I miss Roger's smile. I miss Roger's coffee and cigarette habit. But most of all...I just miss Rog. Rest in Peace my friend.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

We miss you... so do a lot of other people

Roger Ranch was the kindest man I have ever known. With love & great patience he opened my heart & taught me how to love again & for that I am forever grateful. I will miss him greatly.

We really miss you, Roger. You were one of a kind.

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your loved one. Please accept my sincere sympathy along with these words of comfort. "He is healing the broken hearted ones and is binding up their painful spots. " Psalm 147:3

I had the pleasure of working with Roger at the V.A., What a great guy! So sad for his loss. RIP!