Roger Smallwood Obituary

Roger Smallwood, 67, died suddenly on October 21 ,2006. Employed by Sun City West Recreation Center, a job he dearly loved. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survived by his wife Judy and his daughters Lori (Glenn) Scheeler and Sarah (Scott) Tokosh. Grandpa's three little angels are Marissa Scheeler and Kylie and Peyton Tokosh. Also survived by his sisters Shirley (Ray) Bergeron and Sue (Jack) Crandall. To anyone who reads this take a moment and smile, my dad always did. Visitation: Friday October 27,2006 from 6pm-8pm at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd.. Scottsdale. Services: Saturday October 28, 2006 at 1:30 pm also at Messinger's. Burial directly following services at Paradise Memorial Gardens at 9300 E. Shea Rd., Scottsdale.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 26, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger Smallwood

14 Entries

Tami Torrance-Hubler

November 18, 2006

To the Smallwood family...
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time....
Please, if you need anything...I am here.

Joe Cacciatore

November 15, 2006

I worked with Roger for a couple of years he was a great guy and helped me on many computer issues he will be missed by all

Susie Ryan

November 12, 2006

I worked with Roger when he was with the State of Arizona and he always had a smile on his face and he could always make me laugh when I felt bad. I send my prayers to his family.

sarah tokosh

November 4, 2006

thank you all for the wonderful stories. My daddy was an amazing man. A family man. I am so blessed to have had a dad like him. Thank you

Janna Ayers

November 2, 2006

Roger was a good friend when we worked together for the State of Arizona. And he is missed already. I send my prayers and condolences to his family.

Joy Smith

October 31, 2006

I was not aware of Rogers passing until today but when I saw the name I knew it was the Roger I worked with in State Dept of Child Support some years back. I liked Roger and enjoyed talking to him and even after all these years I can feel his loss. My condolences to all of his family that he loved so much.

Larry Griffith

October 29, 2006

Every morning I'd make my daily rounds to the Admin Building, and every morning I would see Roger. We'd share hellos and Roger would alway shake my hand, smile, and reply, "He's doing a good job", and I would respond, "Yes he is". I'll miss our morning routine and his contagious smile.

Russ Boston

October 29, 2006

Roger was one of kind, genuine and sincere. Always put a smile on your face and made you laugh. You found yourself seeking him out on a really bad day, so he could give you that smile and laughter. Roger was a great man to work with and even more a great friend! I will miss him dearly..

Marie Percha

October 28, 2006

I will remember Roger as a fun guy and those crazy bologna and potato chip sandwiches. He was always able to help me with my computer problems. I know his family was very important to him by the pictures he always had in his office. I know he loved putting up the Christmas display and it took almost 2 months to assemble it. I will say a prayer for him and his family.

Kay Dodge

October 27, 2006

When I think of Roger so many things come to my mind.A Bologna Sandwich with Potato chips on it.The Christmas Village he loved so much. He always impressed me with how much he loved his family. He showed that love when he talked about them. Roger was a true gentleman and he will be missed by so many friends.

Iris Wallace

October 27, 2006

Roger and I used to have a standing date. We would meet every morning at 6 AM for our cigarette together and talk about the day past, the day ahead, our kids and grandchildren. Roger was a bright light for me when I worked at the Recreation Centers with him. Whenever there was a computer problem, he would always say: reboot, restart, call Roger. He was a very special person, and the thought of him no longer being here saddens me. My thoughts and prayers go to his family. He will be missed.

Karen Sypniewski

October 27, 2006

Roger was one of a kind. He always made work an enjoyable experience with his sense of humor and smiling face. I will keep the Smallwood family in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise McLaughlin

October 26, 2006

As a new vendor for the Rec Center, I had only recently met Roger in person after a series of entertaining email exchanges. When he gave me a tour of the facilities, it was quickly apparent that everyone knew Roger and everyone had a smile and a wave and a "thanks for taking care of that for me, Roger". How privileged I was to meet Roger Smallwood and how saddened I am that we lost the opportunity to become friends. I had been wondering why I have been so touched by the passing of a man I knew only briefly. I now realize that I lost my own Dad suddenly when he was only 67. My Dad had that same sly wit and twinkle in his eye that I immediately loved about Roger. So, meeting Roger was like going back in time, ever so briefly. My condolences to all of Roger's family and many, many friends. How profoundly he will be missed.

Denise Babirak

October 26, 2006

We're going to miss the man that added so much color to our world.

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