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1935

DIED

2015

Roger Lim Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Roger Lim
Start: 2016-01-23T21:00:00.000Z
Location: First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo

Roger Taft Lim

1935 - 2015

Roger Taft Lim was born in San Francisco to Robert and Helen Lim. He died peacefully with his family by his side on December 29, 2015. Roger received his B.A. and Secondary Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University, M.A. in History from Dominican University, and J.D. from Lincoln University Law School. He taught high school for a total of 36 years: at James Logan High School in Union City, in the Tamalpais High School District at Sir Francis Drake High School and at Mewah Mountain High School. He passed the Bar in 1985 and practiced law for 20 years. After retiring from Drake, he supervised student teachers at Dominican University.

Roger is survived by his wife May Lynne, daughter Kristin Ruiz (David), son Jeffrey Oberhauser-Lim (Pamela), grandchildren Natalie and Bryce Oberhauser-Lim, Nicholas and Connor Ruiz, and brother Robert Lim, Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister Rosalind Mar and brother Rolland Lim.

A celebration of his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo, on January 23, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at jdrf.org; Glaucoma Research Foundation at glaucoma.org/donate; Donaldina Cameron House at cameronhouse.org; or a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger Lim

8 Entries

Nicholas

May 19, 2019

I found your thesis today at my college's library. Incredible, considering you've never even studied there! You left a couple of months before I began a rough time in my life, but maybe from heaven you knew that I'd get through it and make it to that college. Maybe you left it there as a reward. I'll take a look at it when I can, but for now I'm following in your footsteps and studying a history topic myself, and I want to make sure it's done right.

Super interesting to see everybody's memories here in the guestbook. You were the same way to me as you were to your students. Even the boxing thing! I'd never thought that teaching others to box was your passion. But everything you've done has left an impact on me. I'm currently researching a topic, assisting in the production of a short film, and learning guitar on the side. Thank you for everything. I miss you, and I love you.

Greg Gilmore

January 22, 2016

Far to young. Mr. Lim was a teacher who ask you to be more. He did not just accept that all kids had to take a class and do the minimums. A teacher who cared. Thanks for giving the extra effort. - g

Barbara Herbert Burrowes

January 22, 2016

I enjoyed having Mr Lim as a teacher at Drake. Here is a fond memory- we had to memorize verbatim legal definitions for civics class. One student athlete really struggled with the weekly assignment. One week, he took his list of definitions, taped it to the front of Mr Lim's desk and sat directly in front of it. The quiz came back a few days later- he had earned an "A"! And underneath it said, "next time don't cheat". He was firm, gentle, non confrontational and helped us all learn.

Roger Lim - Dec 20, 2009

Dick Schlobohm

January 18, 2016

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Liz Froneberger

January 18, 2016

Roger Lim was one of my favorite teachers of all time at Drake High School. He was funny, knowledgeable, clearly loved students (and we loved him), had faith in us, opened my eyes to other ways of thinking about history and politics and all these decades later, I've never forgotten him. He was a wonderful and gifted teacher. I hope he had a beautiful life and that he was at peace when he passed. My sincere condolences and humble blessings to his family.

January 18, 2016

Praying for Peace and Comfort for Roger's family.

I only knew Roger when I was in junior high school when he was a leader of our church club. My most memorable memory of Roger was when he taught us boxing. With 16 ounce gloves, it was hard to see past them to punch the opponent. I'm glad he was able to attend our 50th wedding anniversary in 2015. Seeing him there was special!

See you later, Roger!

George Irvin

January 17, 2016

Condolences to the Lim family. Roger was a valued colleague during my time teaching at Drake, 1974-1990. He was consistently even-tempered, always thoughtful and respectful. He will be remembered by staff and students alike.

william hoopes

January 16, 2016

Roger was a great guy and inspirational teacher. What else could you ask for as a student? R.i.p.

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