Marianne Rogers

DR. MARIANNE ROGERS PHD

Dr. Marianne Rogers was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and came to California in 1954. She was married for 33 years to Samuel A. Rogers who gained national recognition for his work with missile fuels at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Dr. Rogers graduated with honors and held six degrees in education and psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, University of California, Allient University of San Diego, University of Costa Mesa and the University of Arizona and was a member of American Association of University Women. She served as instructor and professor at Allan Hancock College for 18 years. Her professional life services centered in public and private schools and her private reading clinics in eight states and abroad. She wrote several reading textbooks for adults with developmental needs. She received the National Outstanding Educator's award for her distinguished educational life work, and as of the year 2006 served over 70 years directly in education, psychology and religious and charitable works.
Dr. Rogers and her husband created the House of Ruth, the first shelter for homeless women and children in Santa Maria and the first soup kitchen for homeless and jobless men. She directed USO centers in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire. Her life's mission was to continually aid, teach and defend all ages for their fullest growth.
In California, Dr. Rogers served actively as a volunteer for patients of Marian Medical Center, Marian Extended Care, and Country Oaks Care Center. Additionally, she was a lector at masses and minister to the sick at St. Mary's parish. For several years she taught Baptismal Preparation classes and Parental Skills. Private sessions were offered in Marriage, Family and Child counseling. Dr. Rogers contributed to the care and education of children in the United States, Africa, Europe, Asia and American Indian Reservations and avidly served several animal protective associations.
Dr. Rogers' life joy was to inspire, encourage, and educate everyone who came to her seeking support for personal growth.
Dr. Rogers is survived by her sister, Margaret Faust, and her sister-in-law, Mary Wagenknight. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and former students.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2006 in the Chapel of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 noon on Monday, December 18, 2006 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, with Rev. Rizalino Carranza officiating. Interment will follow in the San Luis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368.
Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory.