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ROGER KERR Obituary

KERR, ROGER ELIOT January 23, 1945 to December 12, 2012 Roger passed while surrounded by loved ones in Carlsbad, CA, after a valiant fight against lung cancer. Born in Kittery Maine he was raised in Delmar, New York where he attended Bethlehem High School. He enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany during the Viet Nam war. Roger graduated from the University of Arizona, and he was a member of the American Institute of Architects. He was licensed in eight states and British Columbia. In 1983 he won a SAM award for his design of attached housing. Also a private pilot, he loved the thrill and freedom of flying. He was preceded in death by his father A. Steber Kerr. He is survived by his loving wife Robyn Kerr, sons Charles and Christopher Kerr (Shana), stepchildren Joshua and Hannah Trujillo, mother Jean Kerr, siblings Janet and Doug Kerr (Jami), and grandchildren Troy, Jacob, Ashtin and Keenan Kerr. A celebration of life will be held on January 5th. Please contact the family for details. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made "in memory of Roger E. Kerr" to: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, PO Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187 or Lung Cancer Alliance, lungcanceralliance.org

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 23, 2012.

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N D

April 2, 2018

Roger was an excellent architect, and an even better person. I will miss his smile, laughter, and great conversations. NJD - SD School District

Bob Korns

January 3, 2013

Roger, We will all miss you. I am glad you were able to see the pictures from the last '63 BCHS Reunion! You were so full of life only 4 years ago! We will all face the same transition at some point in our lives. All the more reason to Celebrate Life Now will we are alive! I know you made the best of your shortened visit this time around. We will have more than one toast to you at the 50th!

Jeannine Case

December 29, 2012

Robyn - The Class of '63 had him for a few years -- you had him for so many more! God bless you and your many wonderful memories of Roger and your family! Much love, many prayers, Jeannine (Parker) and Jim Case

Jennifer Flinton Diener

December 26, 2012

My brother, John, and I knew Roger from the minute we landed in Delmar in grade 5 at Hamagrael Elementary School. He and his sister, Janet, were good friends and we hung out at their home alot. I also remember the elaborate Halloween decor that his family entertained the neighborhood with. It's a shame to lose such a lovely person so early in life. Nevertheless, he has had a big positive impact on many people throughout his life. He lived large and will be missed.

Our 40th Reunion, Oct 2008, Logo Shirt

Rudy Zwicklbauer

December 24, 2012

A great friend since high school and a talented architect. I'm so glad we were able to have a short visit in October. Our 50th reunion in October won't be the same without you, Roger. But we'll wear the logo you created with pride and in remembrance of you...

Fitz-Edward Otis

December 24, 2012

Farewell to a wonderfully creative, talented and bright classmate, fellow team member and friend with an always ready smile. You are missed and will be fondly remembered.

December 23, 2012

Roger was a great student and I know he will be missed by his family and friends.

December 23, 2012

Carol Zwicklbauer

December 23, 2012

Always a warm smile,a kind heart, a good friend to Rudy & I.

Roger Kerr, BCHS yearbook 1963

Bill Morgan

December 23, 2012

Farewell friend and classmate, as you move onward in this endless journey. We who remain behind know well we are bound to follow. Rest in peace and bliss.

Dirk Kingma

December 23, 2012

Roger was a very talented Architect with a great imagination. He made our Pacific Beach projects stand out from the competition, and for that, we will be forever grateful. God bless you Roger.
Dirk and Doug Kingma

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