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Roger Selby

1941 - 2016

Roger Selby obituary, 1941-2016, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1941

DIED

2016

Roger Selby Obituary

Roger Selby was born December 15, 1941, in San Francisco, California to the late Joe and Marian Selby. In 1963, Roger married the love of his life, Carolyn Watt and they had 3 children. Roger was a successful business owner of a motorcycle dealership, Selby Motors, for 15 years, then Selby Sales for 25 years. Roger and Carolyn retired to Placerville, and bought acreage where Roger built his dream "Chrysler Building" for his cars. He also was a S.T.A.R. Volunteer for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department. Roger passed peacefully in the arms of his wife and daughter on May 6, 2016. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn; 2 sons Stephen and Michael; his daughter Karen (Brian) Reed; and two granddaughters, Samantha and Allison. Roger will be missed by many relatives and friends, including many who shared his passion for cars and motorcycles over the years. A memorial service will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 307 Montrose Drive, Folsom, CA 95630, on Friday, June 24th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 18, 2016.

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Warren James

November 14, 2024

I was a customer of Selby Motors in Redwood City for several years, until I went into the Navy... purchased 4 motorcycles from him. His was a fantastic dealership, I was always very well taken care of!
RIP, Roger...

Maynard Hershon

October 16, 2023

I was a friend and customer of Roger's while he had his store in Redwood City. I'm not embarrassed to say I loved the man. He was as honest and sincere and empathetic as a man can be. I only learned today that he is gone. Godspeed, Roger Selby, you'll be missed by lots of good people...

Jason Tseu

June 13, 2020

I just found out. I met Roger in SF. I was working the parts counter at Munroe Motors in the mid 80's. Roger was Selby Sales at that time. What a great guy. He was one of the few sales reps that seemed to come in just to talk. He told me about his motorcycle land speed adventures. I'm from Hawaii, I was in my early 20's, those stories sounded so exotic! I've been working on a '72 H2. In my old bike stuff I found a Selby Sales plate frame. It's on the bike now :) I hope you enjoy it.

Chuck Weems

June 26, 2017

Roger, You are such an AWESOME person. You were the best person and sponsor. Wish I could see you once more. Miss you my friend!!!

Mike van lienden

June 14, 2016

Ah Roger, I'm gonna miss ya. I worked for him as a teenager into my mid twenties. A nice, nice man.

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Henry Hopkins

May 19, 2016

Roger was a fine man. Always enjoyed our visits at 300 club events, loved talking cars and being a friend. Not an easy time. May your many fond memories of life with Roger give you strength at this time.

TONY & DIANE BEVACQUA

May 19, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

So long old friend--until we meet again.

Rich & Ruthanne Barber

May 19, 2016

Carolyn & Family: We pray that faith, family and friends will sustain and comfort you at this time. Like so many others we remember and treasure the all-too-few hours spent with you and Roger.

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