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Melvin Rogers Obituary
90, of Mesa, passed away Jan. 3, 2009. Born in Linden, AZ on 15 May 1918, to Noble and Louie Flake Rogers, he was raised in Phoenix, graduating from Phoenix Union HS, class of 1935. He served in the Texas/Louisiana Mission. He then married Mildred Noble who predeceased him by 2 years. He has 6 children: Marlene (Kim) Russell, LaVonne (Darryl) Markham, Randy (Kristen), Brian (deceased at age 4), Ranae (Doran) Price, and Kent (Amy). Also survived by 29 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. He served as a flight instructor during WWII, coming home to earn 2 degrees in history. He then enthusiastically taught the scriptures for 31 years as an LDS seminary and Institute teacher/director, starting the Institute program at Mesa Community College and serving 5 years at the U of A Institute. He and his wife served as missionaries in the Rochester NY mission acting as tour guides at Church historic sites around Palmyra. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, with a viewing at 10 AM at the Mesa Solomon Ward building on the corner of Broadway & Solomon, on Sat., Jan. 10. There will be a viewing at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way on Fri., 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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Sharon Luth(formerly Jones)
January 21, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Bro. Rogers passing and yet happy for his own sake. I'm sure he has received a loving welcome from all his departed family memebers and a hug and a smile from the Lord!! I have fond memories of my Institute classes and wonderful teachers. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow....
Valerie Smith
January 11, 2009
Melvin Rogers was an instructor at Mesa Community College institute - he did a great job. He also turned out to be a distant relative. All good wishes to the family at this time.
Kerry & Ellen Adams
January 11, 2009
How grateful we are that we shared a portion of our journey in life with Melvin Rogers -- he was dedicated to the Lord and blessing the lives of many young people, including ours. He strengthened the testimonies of many with his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and the restoration of His gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith. We extend our love and condolences to his family and loved ones.
Melinda Moody
January 10, 2009
Dear Ranae,
Your dad and Mildred are happily together again. May God bless your family upon Uncle Mel's passing with joyful memories and love. I was glad to have such a good uncle.
With sincere condolences,
Marsha B.-K.
January 9, 2009
Dear LaVonne and family,
I feel sad for you. I know you cared for and loved your dad. I'm thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Louise Jones
January 9, 2009
We send our condolences to you and your family at this time. Mitchell and Louise Jones
JoMarie Woolf
January 9, 2009
Your dad was such a great man and a good example of a righteous son of God.
Please accept our deepest condolences at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Another stalwart of the 9th Ward is gone.
Mac and JoMaire Woolf
Harry Simpson
January 8, 2009
Rest Melvin, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Mike Rowley
January 8, 2009
I rejoice at the thought of Mel receiving his well deserved "Good and Faithful Servant" greeting as he entered the light. I am only sad that I lost another of my 9th Ward "fathers". Randy, Renae and Kent...thanks for sharing.
Kenneth Noble
January 8, 2009
To Melvin D. Rogers family:
We know you will strive to live worthy of your parents love and upbringing. There couldn't be a finer brother-in-law than Mel. We send our love. Kenneth, Marie & Family
From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes
January 8, 2009
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Maryjane Reece
January 7, 2009
Your dad taught me in 1957 and 58 at mesa high siminary he was a good man Maryjane (Petrie) Reece
Metzie Lamoreaux Phelps
January 7, 2009
To the Rogers' family,
How I loved your Dad!! He opened my eyes to the love of the scriptures while I attended MCC. I knew they were true but until I attended his class and saw how they came to life and how important they were...I will forever credit him for my love of the Book of Mormon. It wasn't until the last day of the class that he told me we were related. My prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you all.
Lowell Heaton
January 7, 2009
I want to wish you my love for having known Mel for many years. I moved to Mesa in 1962 and worked with him on the High Council for several years. And have known and associated with him over the passing years. He will be missed by all.
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