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James Rodgers Obituary

James "Ryan" Rodgers, 24, of Mesa, AZ passed away April 11, 2008. He was born on March 7, 1984 in Mesa to James M. Rodgers and Linda P. Moreno. He attended Red Mountain High School and was a member of the 4 Square Church. Ryan was musically talented, and loved to sing. He enjoyed working on cars and was mechanically inclined. He was a very deep thinker and a good writer. Ryan is survived by his parents: Jim and Kristin Rodgers and Frank and Linda Moreno; brother, Cory Crawford; sisters: Amy, Cheyenne, Danielle, Erin, Mallory, and Jessica; grandparents: N.K. and Margaret Rodgers, Viola Theiss, and Darvel Peterson; and many extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday April 17, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 16, 2008.

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Tara Phelps (Scaletta)

October 19, 2015

7 1/2 years later and I still think of you often. I know you are still with me as I feel you in my heart. You were an amazing man with an amazing heart and the love we shared was real. I wish I could have done more for you. I send light and love to your family often. I know you're happy now (you've told me that yourself) missing you

Janna Hart

April 28, 2008

James,
Thank you for all of your compasion. You were such a great impact on our family lives. Your spirit has touched each one of us individually. You will be missed everyday. With all of our love to those who have lost a good friend, beautiful soul, and wonderful spirit. May God look over you and wrap you in his warm embrace. With all of our love the Hart Family.

Monica Moreno

April 28, 2008

You were always a good friend in Jr high and High school and you will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rest in Peace.

Nicole Schmidt

April 25, 2008

James, You were such a big part of our family for a long time. We always had such a good time together. I miss you. I will never forget you & you'll always have a place in my heart.

Debbie Schmidt

April 25, 2008

Linda,
James became a special part of our family for a couple of years, he was so kind and sweet and we will always cherish the memories we have. I am so sorry for your loss. From the entire Schmidt family to yours we wish you peace and may God comfort you always.

Karly Rudnyk

April 24, 2008

James,
I may not have been around as much lately but I hope you knew that you could've called on me for anything. You were one of the best people I ever knew and a real true friend which can be very hard to find. We had some great times together in the 7 years we knew eachother I only wish we had more. I know someday I will see you again and I look forward to that day. Rest in peace my friend. You are loved and missed.

Karly

Mark Kanoy

April 24, 2008

Linda, I really miss my motorhead son, R.J. misses him too. I still want to look out the window when I hear a loud vehicle drive by our house.Kelly remembers watching comedy on T.V. with Ryan and L,O.L. alot, we sure miss him!

pam kovach

April 24, 2008

amy , linda i am so sorry for your loss if you need any thing i will be their for you please call love ya pam

Kate (Palmer) Daniels

April 23, 2008

OH James :) You had too cute of a face to be gone from this world so soon! (you did good Linda) But I think you are at peace now. I know you will be doing great works in heaven and that you will always be watching over your family.

April 20, 2008

Frank & Linda,
Our hearts go out to you. May God be with you and bless you.

Our deepest condolences,
Kirk & Sally Woodward

Lori Anderson

April 18, 2008

Ryan,
My sweet little Leonardo DiCaprio, you always made me laugh...always came to say hello to me when you came to see your mom - such a kind, compasionate soul. You are missed - I feel it, your family feels it and your friends feel it. So many people love you, I hope you left knowing that. The pain is gone for you and that gives me peace. We take so many things for granted, and I didn't know how much the night we went out after Amy's wedding would really mean to me - I am thankful for that night and for our long talks. I hope you could feel how much I truly cared about you, young man! Rest in peace sweet boy.

I can't wait to see you again!
Love,
Lori

Christa Walker

April 17, 2008

Frank & Linda,
My heart breaks for you. You have been so strong. Ryan is at peace, You will find peace again. Hold onto the good times, there were many. Christs peace will guard your heart and mind. I love you both.

DOTTI SHADE

April 17, 2008

RIP JAMES - WE ALL WILL MISS YOU DEARLY! WE LOST YOU TOO SOON AND WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS. REST IN PEACE. THE SHADE FAMILY

Mike Lane

April 17, 2008

Ryan I will miss you more than you will ever know. I never told you this but I loved you like my own brother. You will always be in my hart

Renee Moreno

April 17, 2008

Amy, I know we haven't spoke in years but I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's passing.

My family and I send our sincere condolences. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Janet Mozley

April 17, 2008

Frank, Linda and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you all,

Karla Gage

April 17, 2008

Oh Ryan!!!!!!! I will miss you and will never forget you. My last memories are of us laughing and trying to see if you had any new piercings. You had such a sense of humor. You will be in my thoughts and heart forever!!

Love You,

Aunt Karla

JAMES

FRANK & LINDA MORENO

April 17, 2008

REST IS PEACE JAMES "RYAN" RODGERS WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH

Julie and Todd Sherman

April 17, 2008

Jess, Cory and family

We are so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. We are all thinking of you and praying that your memories will keep Ryan in your heart. All of our best

Amy & Rob Gadberry

April 17, 2008

Ryan..my heart is broke little brother, I cant believe your gone. What am I going to do without you???? I went to see you and thought if I held your face long enough I could make you warm again. I hurt so bad Ryan my sweet baby brother. And I will hurt until the day I get to see you and hold you again. Please do your work in heaven so when Im there we can be a family again, and please dont forget about me here on Earth. I wont say goodbye, I refuse to say goodbye Ryan. I will keep you close in my heart for as long as I live. I will see you again someday and hold on and never let you go again. So be waiting for me lil brother because I will be coming soon.

Judy Crawford

April 16, 2008

RIP sweetheart, I loved you then, I love you now, I will always love you,
and I will miss you
Aunt Judy

Devon and Stephanie Bessey

April 16, 2008

James,
Devon and I are still in shock. You were not only our friend, but you were our family. We love you so much and it's so hard to believe we will not get to see you again. I'll always remember you helping Devon and I decorate OUR Christmas tree this past year. Those were such good times w/ the 3 of us! Devon will miss you so much. You guys have been there for each other for so long. I guess we just wish we could have done something, anything. We love you SO much and will miss you incredibly! You will always be in our hearts and in our memories! There are such funny ones, I'll try to focus on those!! Luv, Stephy & Devon

Sheri Rathbun-Canada

April 16, 2008

Although I hadn't seen James in the last couple of years, I still have plenty of good memories of him. Although he's gone, he will always hold a special place in the hearts of everyone who knew him. You will be missed James!!!

Jessie Crawford

April 16, 2008

Linda- I will be here for you through this all. I love you and all the family. I will miss Ryan so much, Anything you need I will be here Jessie

megan girrbach

April 16, 2008

RIP buddy. I Will miss you. I know we had so little memories together but they were always fun. you will be misses

Mikey Alyanakian

April 16, 2008

I've known ryan since he moved onto my street. He used to take me for rides on his beat up old three wheeler and we used to ride our bmx's together. He will always be remembered as my favorite buddy to get into trouble with. Miss you bud.

Jacqueline Naegle

April 16, 2008

James was such a sweet, polite and funny guy. He will be missed so much by so many people.

Goodbye James it was a blessing to have known you.

Carmen Mesa

April 16, 2008

Dear Linda and Kiko,
I'm so sorry to hear of your sons passing. God accepted with open arms. May God give you the strength
through this most difficult time. You
are in my heart and prayers daily.
Respectfully
Carmen Mesa and family

DUSTIN NAEGLE

April 16, 2008

I HAD KNOWN JAMES FOR ABOUT EIGHT YEARS. HE WAS MY BROTHER AND WAS ALWAYS THEIR TO GIVE ME GREAT ADVICE. HE WOULD HELP YOU AND MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER EVEN WHEN HE WAS STRUGGLING. I WILL KEEP YOU CLOSE TO MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU BROTHER.

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