Patricia Rogers

1941 - 2024

Patricia Rogers
07/24/1941 - 12/17/2024
Patricia (Pat) Hughes Rogers, loving wife of 62 years, beloved mother and grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband, James; her children and their spouses Kathleen (Mark) and Peter (Julie); and her grandchildren Samantha, Christopher, Jeremiah, and Nathan.
Pat was a lifelong caregiver who left a strong impression with many folks with whom she crossed paths. She was born July 24, 1941 in San Francisco, and her connections to the City ran deep. She remained close to childhood friends and schoolmates, meeting for lunch, seeing exhibits at the De Young Museum, attending reunions, and enjoying the theater. The queen of the Bon Mot and the Scathing Clapback, Pat was not one to mince words. She enjoyed a good, juicy gossip session where she could impart her witty, warm, unsparingly funny words of wisdom. Pat also connected and maintained long-term relationships with the many patients, families, and colleagues she worked with in her decades-long career as an operating room nurse at Stanford hospital.
Pat was determined to explore the world, and limitations were minor inconveniences. She and Jim were a tight team on all of their adventures. Pat's boldness and curiosity fed Jim's spirit, and they shared experiences and adventures that neither of them would have enjoyed separately. Even when faced with a stage three breast cancer diagnosis in her late 50s, Pat persevered. She lived more than 30 years thumbing her nose at cancer as she and Jim traveled to India, Egypt, China, Bhutan,Thailand, South Africa, and more. Pat enjoyed plenty of local adventures as well: finding the perfect rhododendron or maple tree for the yard, exploring the Cabrillo Farmers Market, trying out new recipes, watching whales breach, and relishing a colorful sunset.
Her appetite for travel and adventure was only exceeded by her zeal for the adventures and dreams of others, particularly those of her children and grandchildren. She was thrilled when the grandkids traveled to Cuba, Ireland (long-term for Sam), Japan, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Spain, France, and Hungary. She and Jim were so pleased to host family trips to Yosemite, Hawaii, Mexico, and Alaska. She loudly cheered as she attended SO many performances and athletic matches. Ask anyone at Curves about Pat's family; they can tell you stories.
Patricia loved fiercely. She shared her strength and support with her friends and family without reservation. She would be the first to comfort us if she could. Her loss is felt deeply, but we are grateful for the time we shared with her. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's memory can be made to bayareacancer.org.