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Luke Rogers Obituary
Luke Brendan ROGERS Age 19, son of Karin (Stevenson) Rogers and Dr. Terry Rogers of Seattle, lost his life in a boating accident on Lake Powell, Utah on Saturday September 20, 2008. His family and friends are stunned and saddened beyond words. Luke was born in Seattle on July 19, 1989. He attended the Evergreen School and Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences. He had just started his sophomore year at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. Luke was a sparkling and very special young man who touched so many lives. He had a warm and dazzling smile, a gentle and warm spirit, and was a gifted visual and performing artist. He literally "found his voice" at Seattle Academy, and his performances with the Vocal Ensemble and the singing group The Onions were striking and beautifully crafted. His presence on stage was captivating. Luke was blessed with a natural compassion and sensitivity, partly explaining his large circle of friends . He enjoyed meeting and talking with anybody-but what he really loved to do was sing, most recently with the combined Claremont Schools' a capella group The Shades. His future knew no bounds. In addition to his parents, Luke is survived by his sisters Cara Beth, and Cynthia Bake (Chris and children Andrew, Grace, Alice and Willem) of Dubai, and brothers Tim (Gretchen and son Jake) of Seattle and Andrew, of Bellingham. He leaves his maternal grandmother Carol Stevenson and other "grandmother" Shirley Kimball of Issaquah, and his maternal grand-father, Robert Stevenson (Erlene) of Edmonds. He also leaves his uncles Dick Rogers (Carol and children Neil, Kristin and Wendy) of White Stone, VA, Carl Stevenson (Sheryl and children Jaden, Nolen, Brennen and Julieanne) of SeaTac, John Stevenson of Seattle, and aunt Virginia Rogers (Dr William Hobbie and their children Julia, (Rob), Seth (Cindy), Will (Penny), Brynne and Meagan of Wenham, MA. He was predeceased by his aunt Sally Rogers Hobbie. A service to honor Luke's life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday September 27th, at the University Christian Church, 4716 15th Ave NE, Seattle. A reception will be held immediately following the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Luke Rogers Music Scholarship Fund at Seattle Academy, 1432 15th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122; www.seattleacademy.org.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Mark Hoover
September 18, 2020
Luke had a gift for bringing people together, he effortlessly made people feel invited to show up and celebrate life with each other. We need more of him now. We can all learn from remembering what it felt like to be in Luke's presence.
Muriel Siadak
October 12, 2008
Dear Karin, Terry and Cara Beth: I was so saddened to hear of Luke's death. I remember him as a little boy so full of energy. When I would see Karin she would fill me in on her children's growing. I will keep all of you in my prayers and know that Luke is with you always.
My heart breaks for you
Juanita Ramos & Ellsworth Corum
October 10, 2008
Dearest Terry, Karin, and Family -
Ellsworth and I are deeply saddened to hear about Luke. The instant I met Luke, his amazing spirit lit the outdoors even brighter than the wonderful Seattle sun. I'll always remember how incredibly happy he was to drive your new VW! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna (Campbell) Stock
October 5, 2008
Karin and Terry, I'm so sorry to hear of your son's death. I can't imagine the grief you're going through and will undoubtedly still go through. Besides the old connection with Karin in handbell ringing at Edmonds, I also have a son at the Claremont Colleges (Harvey Mudd, a senior). My prayers are indeed with you!
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Jerry
October 5, 2008
During this time of mourning, I would like to express my sincere condolence at the sudden loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in persistent prayers, as “the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your heart and your mental powers.” [Phil. 4:7] I certainly hope that the help God can give at this time will make a difference in your recovery to continue without your loved one.
Glenda Rees
October 1, 2008
Karin Terry &Family
I was very saddened by the loss of Luke. He was one of the sweetest little guys Ive ever met.He will never be forgotten .He and his family are in the hearts of many. You are all in my prayers.May God help you through your grief. I would like to add something for Luke.I will always remember you my little friend your beautiful blue eyes your quick smile
your sense of humor and your pink bun.You sure loved that bunny.We will remember you always and think of you often .
With much Love Glenda Rees
Kara Dowdall
October 1, 2008
Terry and family,
I'm am so saddened by the news of the death of your son. Terry, in the brief time I've known you through health care, I learned very quickly that family is your heart and soul and my sincere thoughts of sympathy and reconciliation are with you.
Malvina Owens
October 1, 2008
You do not know me, but Carol and Shirley brought Luke to my home when he was a little boy. I still remember his winning smile, and he had a sensitivity you couldn't miss. This is surely a tough call, but I pray you may experience comfort and inner peace and a sense of God's presence with you at this difficult time. It reminds all of us of the brevity of life. Luke's was cut really short! God Bless you!
Jill Hallowel
September 30, 2008
I just heard of your loss. I am so sorry I never had the chance to meet him. God bless you Karen and your family.
Love Jill
Paul & Inocencia Ostler
September 29, 2008
Dear Terry and Family
I was extremely saddened to hear about your loving son Luke. It must so difficult at this time. I havent lost a child but I did lose a sister at a young age so I can understand your Childrens pain.
I was not able to make the Memorial service but I am there in Spirit with you and your family.
Please accept my deepest sympathies at this time and a Prayer for a full and lasting healing for the loss of your SON.
Sincerely
Paul and Inocencia OStler
Mountlake Terrace WA.
HIs Voice will be Blessed in Heaven!
Nicole Tastad
September 29, 2008
Dear Rogers family,
You do not know me and I do not know you - I found you because your son knew some of my son's friends-
I just want to let you know how sorry I am for your loss, and how much I understand your pain.
On May 13th of this year, my 19 year old son , Tristan died in a tragic car accident in California where he was attending college and staying with family. He was also a talented visual artist , on his way to great things. His dreams and my dreams were shattered in one instant.
I also have other children ( Tristan was my youngest), and of course I am trying to rebuild my life and love and appreciate what I still have, but it is a tough route to travel...
I wish you my best with all my heart.
Nicole Tastad
Sara and David Harmon
September 29, 2008
Karin and Terry-I never knew your son, but I heard many wonderful stories about him from Karin. The service on Saturday was beautiful and moving. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie (Frogg) Strong
September 29, 2008
Terry, I was deeply sadened to hear of the loss of your son.
Tiffinie Autio
September 28, 2008
Luke was always a joy to be around. As a young child he may have been quiet and introspective, but he was always willing to help and be involved in all that we did at church. As he grew older, he was one of the kindest and most helpful of our students. Working in the nursery was one of the many unexpected and beautiful extensions of his kind and generous nature. It was an honor to be his Sunday School teacher for many years. He brought joy to the classroom and brightened the day with his smile. My heart is broken and the world has lost an amazing and hope-inspiring young man. May God bless his family and friends and grant them peace during this tragic time. My love to you all.
Torri McEntire
September 28, 2008
To Karin and the Rogers Family:
Your grace and poise as you honor Luke's life is inspirational to us all. May God bless and comfort you with beautiful memories of your wonderful son.
Susan peck
September 28, 2008
Dearest Rogers family:
What an amazing tribute to a life short-lived but so full. It is no wonder he was all encompassing and a spirit of welcome as warranted by a family standing tall in front of many bearing witness to who and what Luke was. A spirit of being not doing... So many wonderful messages shared with us who have been left behind. Both Bo and I are sorry we never knew your Luke but we certainly know him now.
As parents who understand this loss all we can offer is our own perspectives and we are available when you need us.
Take good care of yourselves.
Fondly,
Susan & Bo Peck
Fran Shannnon
September 27, 2008
Dear Dr. Rogers ,Karin and family. I'm so sorry to hear about Luke.I remember him visiting you at your office at the Polyclinic.He certainly matured into a handsome young man,and obviously was very talented and impressed everyone that had the good fortune to meet him. Words can't take away your sorrow,but I hope good memories will give you comfort and strength for the days ahead.Take care.
Evelyn Wellington
September 27, 2008
My memory of Luke is one of music. I was blessed to share in an evening of music with Luke, his family and my daughter Lisa during Luke's senior year at the Seattle Academy. I treasure the memory. I treasure my daughter's life long friendship with Karin and family. I remember Luke and family every day in my prayers. God bless!
Cindy (McMannis)Schiesser
September 27, 2008
Terry and Karin, I was told about Luke today and I want you to know how sorry I am. May God hold you close over the months ahead helping you navigate life without him. My heart and prayers will be with you.
Marty (LMRC/NORTH) Bourgeois
September 27, 2008
Dr. Rogers and family......
I reflect back on the loss of my son, in having heard the news about your precious Luke. May the good Lord be with you, and may you know his voice sings in heaven. God be with you and your family in the name of the Lord...
Neil Chasan
September 26, 2008
With fondness I recall your pride in sharing about your children as our kids grew up at the same time. As much as we love our kids, I know your love is deep and complete and unconditional. Listening to Luke sing inspires and gives a glimpse into your pride in him. I was looking forward to getting to know him a little bit with Quinn heading down to Claremont. I regret not having that opportunity. I was hoping he would take Quinn under his wing next year. We share your grief Terry and Karin, yours and also the grief of your family. Peace be with you and God bless.
Marilyn Tompkins
September 26, 2008
Dr. Rogers and Family,
I want to express how very sorry I was to hear of your loss. Seeing pictures of this young man, his smile is so radiant, as his life must have been. When we lose someone so precious to us, it brings us closer to heaven where one day day we will meet up again. Until then, may the Lord bless you with healing and strength.
Barbara Edwards
September 26, 2008
I remember Luke as a young boy at church. I am sadden to hear of his passing. Though I did not know him in the recent years it appears he was a fine young man with many blessings.
Prayers and love to the Family.
Sharon Vanover-Wuerth
September 26, 2008
Dear Dr. Rogers & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I am so saddened and heart sick over your beloved Luke's tragic death. My deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you -- as a parent there can be no greater loss than a child. God Bless each of you and provide you with strength in all the days to come.
Jan Vallone Roberts
September 26, 2008
Dear Rogers Family,
Although I never met Luke, I do remember him singing at the Seattle Academy. He seemed a treasure--sensitive, poised, handsome. No wonder my son Sean, who graduated with Luke and considers Luke his friend, is shattered. I'm so, so sorry and am praying for you all.
Paula and Jerry Luedke
September 26, 2008
We are deeply saddened to read of Luke's untimely death. As we read the testimonials of those who knew him well we are struck by the similarities between Luke's attributes and those of his parents. It is clear that as parents you have modeled love, joy, passion and compassion. May you be comforted by your memories of Luke and the blessings of having nutured him as he became the fine man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow. Our comfort is in the Lord and the knowledge that one day you will be reunited forever in a place where there is no more sorrow.
Vickie Coleman
September 25, 2008
I've never met your son but the beautiful words from so many who knew him touched my heart.
I pray your family and friends can bring you comfort Your son was loved by so many.
May the Bible also bring comfort as you read scriptures like Psalms 55:22.
The Bible also says we can see our loved ones again.
Nancy Press
September 25, 2008
I was stunned to hear the news of Luke's death. He was only 19!? So much life was waiting for him!
Karin and Terry, I can't imagine the sadness you and your family feel. My prayers are with you.
Mike & Carol Dillon
September 25, 2008
Our son Oliver has lost his best friend; we will always cherish Luke and never forget him. He was a gift to us all.
Luke was a truly amazing individual. His gentle and pleasant demeanor rubbed off on anyone he ever came into contact with. Through the majority of high school he had that blonde surfer haircut and he’d whisk his head quick to the side to get it out of his eyes while he flashed that great smile. You couldn’t help but smile back, no matter what mood you were in. He always greeted us with those pearly whites whether he was with Oliver or not.
Sometimes when Luke sang, if you closed your eyes, you’d think James Taylor was up on stage. I remember the first time I heard him, it blew me away. You know how you get goose bumps or a tingle? That’s exactly how it felt. It brought me to tears every time because it wasn’t ever about Luke; it was coming from deep within to reach everyone out in the audience.
We were fortunate enough to have our lives changed for the better by Luke’s friendship to Oliver. He was a shining example of integrity and exuberance. There are people who live for nearly 100 years that don’t affect as many people as Luke did during his short time on this earth.
Though their precious time was cut much too short, Karin, Terry and Luke’s siblings can rest assured that his time with us will always be fondly remembered.
Our hearts go out to the Roger’s family.
Luke singing with friends from SAAS and Pitzer
Mark Hoover
September 25, 2008
Here is a picture of Luke singing with the Seattle Academy Onions and the Pitzer Shades on a warm spring evening last April when the two groups sang together.
Gail Petersen
September 25, 2008
Karin and Terry,
I remember your glee when Luke was born, and know he has brought you incredible joy throughout the past 19 years. I am deeply saddened to see such a promising life cut so tragically short. You were blessed to have him. I know he will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with you.
My love to your family,
Leslie Jackson
September 25, 2008
I remember Luke performing with Terry's band at the big family bash last summer - what a talented, charming, warm young man. My dad, Bob, and I are sending love and good thoughts for our friends Terry, Andrew, and the whole Rogers family.
Janet Primomo
September 25, 2008
Dear Rogers Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your wonderful, talented, and much loved son. Our connection to Luke was through our daughter who felt a special bond with Luke. Christine had the privilege of knowing Luke both at Seattle Academy and at Pitzer College. She always spoke fondly of the times she spent with him on campus doing homework or eating together, the outdoor trips they took including this one to Lake Powell, and the friends they shared. Luke was a special friend to so many at Seattle Academy, Pitzer College, and the Claremont Colleges.
Your family’s loss is felt by many, including us, and others from the communities that Luke was part of. Those who were with Luke on the trip to Lake Powell and his Claremont friends are especially fortunate that you attended the service at Pitzer last evening. Your ability to be there with them and encourage them to share their grief as well as their fond memories of Luke is far beyond what most of us could do. We will do our best to support your family and others who were close to Luke and will miss him long into the future.
With great sympathy,
Janet Primomo & Gary Zarker (parents of Christine Zarker Primomo)
kc dietz
September 25, 2008
We are so blessed that Karin and Terry, along with their family, have opened their hearts to all of us this week. Their love has lightened the heavy load and the glimmer of something wonderful shines through...
Thank you. Luke will be missed forever.
Kathy Mullany
September 24, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Luke. I will always remember his "Dennis the Menace" spark, his smile and sensitivity. I will forever remember his little green parachute man that I couldn't repair (way back in P-1). I know that the entire Evergreen School Class of 2003 will always miss him as will anyone who the good fortune to know Luke however briefly.
Terry, Karen and Carabeth (and othe sibs,too) there are no words to express how sad I am. I hope you will find some comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your grieving. There are many, many people whose hearts Luke touched and who are grieving his tragic loss.
shaun
September 24, 2008
I hired Luke several years ago to work for us when he wasn't in school and while I was happy he was getting a higher education it was always difficult to see him leave for his next round of class as he always brought everyone's spirits up and was such a genuine person that people from every social click within the dealership gravated toward him. Luke was literally the favorite of everyone that he came into contact with.
It was always a pleasure to get Luke's email or phone call that he would be coming home for a few months and was checking to see if we could use him back at the store. Luke was the kind of guy that even if business was slow, the first thing out of my mouth was, "when can we get ya back here".
Certainly, Luke's life spoke volumes to the quality and caliber of his Mom, Dad and whole Family. I wish I could write better because I feel in some way I've not said enough of the right things to impress on those that are left how special Luke was to all of us he worked with.
My heart sank when I heard what was suspected last weekend and things at work have been very sad since. Luke was a huge part of our little family in Ballard and our prayers are now with him and his whole Family. There is no doubt that St. Peter has called his name.
Don Riccardo
September 24, 2008
Although I never had extensive conversations with Luke, I always found him to be a polite and caring young man. To his family and friends I offer you my prayers and smypathy.
Melinda Mueller
September 24, 2008
I am heartsick at Luke's death. Though I did not have the privilege of teaching him at Seattle Academy, I did have the great privilege of watching him perform on many, glorious occasions. Every time I encountered him at Seattle Academy, it was a warm experience. The tragedy of his death is immeasurable.
Mark Hoover
September 24, 2008
So many of us struggle to accept the passing of our dear friend, Luke. Words fall so far from the mark and scope of his impact on our lives. I was his vocal teacher at Seattle Academy. I saw, every day, the impact Luke had on anyone lucky enough to sing next to him, or to recieve the blaze of joy and warmth that he could send accross the room with his eyes and energy. I saw his gift for knowing how to care for people's needs big and small--a gift he simply and naturally shared with anyone who came into his world. The gentleness of his nature with everyone is something we could all learn from Luke.
All week long since his death, at school and on the phone, I've heard a non-stop litany of the small kindnesses which Luke gave as freely as he breathed, laughed, and smiled. It was simply in his nature to reach out and give support, I doubt that he even thought of this as an action.
In my own process of accepting his passing, I want to do his spirit the honor of becoming as giving and full of light as Luke was--a big job indeed. This is one of the only ways I've found to bring peace and purpose go my memory of Luke.
Luke, I love you and I want you to know how grateful I am that you shared yourself with all of us.
Finally to Terry, Karin and all of Luke's family, I hope and pray that you will find peace and meaning in the inexplicable loss of someone so dear to you. Luke was, in part, made so beautiful by you all. Thank you for the love you gave to us all through Luke.
Ann-Patrice Riccardo
September 24, 2008
I am saddened deeply with Luke's death. I knew him at church, when he first came as a very shy young boy and then had the pleasure to see him mature into a young man. My last encounter with Luke was his Senior Concert at the Seattle Acedemy. His presense and his voice blew me out of the water. I was so impressed, as was my Mom, who also attended the concert. I was so proud of his tremendous growth and maturity. My prayers go out to his family and his friends. I pray that in Heaven he can continue to sing and touch people the way he touched them on earth.
Hermien & Tom Watkins
September 24, 2008
For many years I taught nursing at Shoreline Community College along with Carol Stevenson, Luke's Grandmother. Karen would pick up Cara Beth and Luke from the pre-school and often bring the little ones to come for a quick visit before going home. I have fond memories of his youth, his smile and his zest for life. He already is so dearly missed.
My Love to the Family.
~Hermien & Tom Watkins
Rhonda Berry
September 23, 2008
Dear Rogers Family:
I was heartsick when I learned of Luke's accident. I met Luke when I attended a vocal show at Seattle Academy a few years ago and told him afterward how much I enjoyed his performance.Though my children have attended Seattle Academy neither of them had any classes with Luke, so our paths didn't cross on a regular basis. One thing I could count on, however, was that whenever I saw Luke he would look at me with a gleam in his eye, flash that bright smile of his, and offer me a "hi, how's it going" or similar greeting. It might not seem like much to the casual observer, but for someone who wasn't a teacher, a parent of a friend, or who he had reason to speak to, that small gesture, repeated whenever we met, spoke volumes to me about Luke's character. Our "relationship" was merely that we were both members of the human race and he seemed to value that. While many young people avoid interaction with adults they don't know particularly well, Luke seemed to relish in ordinary, every day contact. Encountering Luke just made my day and I am sure I'm not the only person that he affected in that way. Luke touched so many; I pray that each of us will carry forward his legacy by touching at least one person the way he touched so many.
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