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Roger Lee Fouts

1950 - 2017

Roger Lee Fouts

1950 - 2017

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1950

DIED

2017

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Roger Fouts Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2017.

April 20, 1950 - January 1, 2017 Roger Lee Fouts lost his courageous battle against cancer on January 1, 2017 in Van Nuys, CA. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Raymond and Lucy Adelade Fouts, his half-brother Raymond Fouts and half-sister Mildred Watson. His immediate family survivors are sister Cora Ann Fouts, nieces Kris Holiday and Kim Hively, and half-sister `Doris Nelson, along with other nieces, nephews and cousins. His California family, Debbie Cohen & Bernadette Armstrong, Charlie Adams & Mike Stokesberry, and Ricardo Ayala & Barry Grayson. Roger was born on April 20, 1950 in Onawa, IA. After high school he attended Drake University. After graduating from Drake he moved to Steamboat Springs and became a ski instructor. Believing himself to be a triple threat: Singer (never had a lesson), Dancer (never had a lesson), Actor (his great looks, charm and supreme wit), he left the chilly slopes of Colorado for the bright lights and warmth of So. California to make his mark as an actor. He found the same success of many talented actors - Waiter in some of the finest restaurants in the San Fernando Valley. Roger found his true calling when he began teaching 3rd Grade at Newcastle Elementary School in Reseda, CA. Roger inspired his students to think outside the box, to imagine the world they wanted and to go after their dreams. His Mr. Math (with cape) demystified math, his Santa Claus kept everyone, laughing. His heart and compassion shined as he judged the yearly Talent Show. His Halloween costumes brought out his artistry and creative mind: Mad Hatter, Bag of M & M, Ursula and Voodoo King to name a few. Roger left this earth way too soon. He leaves behind a vast network of close friends. He was a teacher, friend, travel companion, fashion consultant, jokester and good man. Those of us who knew him well, will mourn the loss of this much loved man. Friends and family alike would like to thank the staff of Kaiser Permanente and the Kaiser Hospice team for the love and care they gave Roger during his year-long battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations in Roger's name be made to Newcastle Elementary School in Reseda or any animal rescue organization of your choice.

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August 30, 2017

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Stephanie hennon

January 2, 2025

Miss you Roger so much.Roger you were so funny and so full of life .I enjoyed our friendship at school and off with Debbie helping you two with the kids and school work lots of fun happy memories.

Bruce Mariam

August 30, 2017

To all -
Roger was my best friend in college. He stayed at my parent's home for 3 months (after college), before we went to a boys camps for inter-city children. We went from there to a 6 month tour of Europe back-packing all the way.
I also spent a week in Omaha with Edith and Roger.
My stories of Roger are endless. I don't even recognize the photo. But how many Roger Fouts were born in Onowa, Ia.,....1.
My buddy, my friend, and a real personal loss.
RIP my friend.
Bruce Mariam

BRITHANY RODRIGUEZ

April 28, 2017

you are my hero for ever i will always miss you.

Kim Hively

March 25, 2017

My dear Uncle , miss you daily

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Chelsey Arevalo

January 11, 2017

Thanks for everything Mr. Fouts.You've gotten me through my tuff times. You taught me so much. You made me laugh so much. You were able to get me out of my shell. I'm no longer that shy little girl anymore. I feel confident with myself and I'm no longer afraid to speak up. I'm always keeping up with those good grades. You told me to never let myself down and to always keep my grades good. It was an honor to be one of your student.We all love you and will never forget you. We all know you are in a better place and you're no longer suffering with pain ❣

BRITHANY RODRIGUEZ

January 11, 2017

Dear Roger lee Fouts ,
YOU HAVE BEEN A HERO FOR ME. YOU ALL WAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME YOU ALSO HELP ME BELIEVE IN MY SELF. HE HELP ME IN A LOTS OF THINGS LIKE MATH AND A WHOLE LOT OF LIFE IF. IF IT WASN'T FOR HIM THEN I WILL NOT BE IN THIS POSITION.THANK YOU MR. FOUTS FOR BEING THERE FOR AND YOU ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART NO MATTER WHAT.

Christie

January 10, 2017

I am devasted to hear about Rogers passing. He was more than my daughters teacher, he was a guaranteed smile and man I was honored to call my friend. I never got to say goodbye when he left the school. I am grateful for all the hugs he gave me, the show tunes we sang, laughs we had, and mostly for him being a part of my daughters life. We both agree he was the best teacher she has had. He brought music, theatrics, costumes and humor into his classroom and it encouraged the kids to learn. What a great man. ❤ Christie

Lily Fairbank-Bermejo

January 9, 2017

I had Mr. Fouts as my third grade teacher. He was always so amazing and inspiring. He recommended me to my acting conservatory and is a lot of the reason I started sharing my singing voice with people. He will forever be in my heart and I can't express how painful it is to see him gone. It is horrible how many people have been taken to cancer and unfortunately this caring and loving man was taken by it. He was an amzing teacher and made everyone laugh and smile at one point. I speak as a 6th grader now, and I can still think of all the cheers we did and how well he engraved into our brains certain lessons with activities. He will forever be missed by his fellow teachers and former students, but I do know if anything he would not want this to make us miserable. He would want us to live on and remember the good memories with him. He will forever live on in our hearts.

David

January 9, 2017

He was a good teacher I just hope he was still alive to say hi to him after a good 5 years

Debbie Alpert

January 8, 2017

Where to begin? Roger and I both started teaching at Newcastle Elementary School the same year 2001, and the same grade. We shared a door that was opened frequently
throughout the day; "What are we giving for homework?
What time is the assembly? Can you watch my class?"
The list can go on and on. Roger would ask for help on the computer, but offer help when lesson planning. He really had great ideas and was a wealth of knowledge. Roger was artistic and loved music and dance. He always jazzed up our Christmas performances by adding something special. Roger was the kind of person you'd never forget, because of his shining presence. He loved saying and doing things just to get a reaction. He told me he did this on purpose. What a character! This character was my friend, colleague, and confidant. I'll miss that door opening between rooms 16 and 17 and my dear friend on the other side.

Happy Roger

Stephanie Hennon Spoon

January 7, 2017

I meet Roger 14 year ago at Newcastle Elementary,he has been a great friend,he was my son 3rd grade teacher 14 years ago. He was the heart of Newcastle Elementary,he was very helpful, caring, funny,so full of life .He was very wise .He was the best Santa Claus at Newcastle and Mad Hatter.This is a great loss,of such a great man ,who left us too soon.His smile and incouraging words could make your day alot better.My heart is broken since i heard he passed away and he will always be apart of my heart forever.Roger was very rare to find a man with all these great quality.I will love him always.Goodbye my friend.Xo Stephanie

Debby Packer

January 6, 2017

Roger and I tended to solve world problems by the copy machine or on the way to the office at recess. I loved his dry wit but also his philosophy on life - we laughed, we ranted and we connected during those five minute discussions. On one occasion Roger was enthusing about an invite to the members only restaurant above the Blue Bayou at Disneyland. I was so envious and told him I wanted to hear all about it when he returned. Sure enough Roger came looking for me as I was making copies the next week... He had taken pictures of all the courses as well as the decor - and had told the friend who invited him that he absolutely had to have pictures for his friend at school. Roger just had a way of including everyone in his enthusiasm for life... I can imagine you dancing in Heaven, Roger Love Debby Packer

K G

January 5, 2017

The the Fouts family:
May the Almighty God be your source of strength at this time of grief. May he grant you peace as you look forward to the time when his promise at Hosea 13:14 will come true and all of you will be reunited in peace

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