Roger James Mortimer
Roger James Mortimer
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James Roger Mortimer, 87, of Olathe, passed away on November 26, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center.
He was born on July 16, 1937 to John Gilbert Mortimer & Dorothy (Scott) Mortimer at Valton, WI.
Roger worked as a Teacher at Bishop Ward High School & was a school bus driver for both Durham & First Student.
On August 23, 1958, he married Vivian (Hedeman) Mortimer. Roger and Vivian lived in Kansas City, KS, Overland Park, KS &, finally, Olathe, KS.
He was a long time member of The Wesleyan Church.
Roger is survived by his loving daughters, Heidi Mortimer, Holly Collins, his son-in-law, Eric Collins & Grandchildren Alec Collins, Cameron Collins & Karissa Collins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Mortimer, his son, Christopher Mortimer, his mother Dorothy Mortimer, his father, John Gilbert Mortimer & his brother, Curt Mortimer.
Memorial Service will be held December 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 14275 S Black Bob Rd., Olathe, Kansas.
Gina Colburn will be officiating.
A grave side service for both Roger & Vivian will immediately follow the Memorial Service at Antioch Cemetery, 75th St. & Antioch Rd., Merriam, Kansas.
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14275 Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062
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