Jack Rogers

Jack Thomas, son of Fay L. and Merytel M. (White) Rogers was born November 11, 1933 at Purcell, OK. When he was two years old, the family moved to California and he attended El Monte High School, graduating in 1952. In 1960 Jack was united in marriage with Sandra Savage at Baldwin Park, and two daughters were born to this union. Jack married Kae Rene Farley in 1981 at Rowland Heights. On May 8, 1953, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He served at Ft. Ord, Ft. Lewis, WA, and in Europe with a Military Police company. Jack reached the rank of Private First Class before his discharge in April of 1955. Jack worked as a forklift and warehouse man for Avon Products in Pasadena for 27 years. He took a medical retirement at age 55 due to heart bypass surgery. Jack and Kae moved to her hometown of Manning, IA, in 2008. Jack was a member of the United Methodist Church, the American Legion and V.F.W. in Manning. In his spare time he enjoyed baseball and other sports and working on his lawn. Jack was a lifetime L.A. Angels and Boston Celtics fan. He could be found at Deb's Corner Café most mornings having coffee with his buddies. For many years Jack suffered from heart and other health issues. On Friday afternoon, April 18, 2014, Jack died at home in Manning doing what he loved to do - working on his lawn. He was 80 years, 5 months and 1 week of age. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jack is survived by his wife Kae Rene Rogers of Manning; daughters Sherri Bromley of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Paula Knotts of Clayton, NY; 6 grandchildren: Jennifer Johnson, Jenelle Johnson, Nikki Vandeventer, Michael Catenzaro, Carly Catenzaro and Dalton Cooper; 4 great-grandchildren: Brandon West, Jackson Johnson, Cassidy Johnson and Savannah Johnson; step daughter Karen Elwell of Harlan (fiancé Terry Gordon); step grandchildren: Amber Elwell and Bret Elwell; sisters Betty Lewis of Anaheim, CA and Rose Smith of Conway, AR; mother-in-law Jean Farley of Manning; brother-in-law Willard Farley (Becky) of Dover, AR; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jack's family requests that memorial donations be made in his honor to the charity of your choice. Congregational Music "In The Garden" #314 "Hymn of Promise" #707 "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" Janet Myer, Accompanist Casket Bearers Rob Dammann Rick Dammann Rick Spoelstra Evan Dammann Todd Stadtlander Ken Eischeid Honorary Casket Bearers Amber Elwell Jennifer Johnson Bret Elwell Terry Gordon Willard Farley Emmanuel Gordon Interment with Military Honors Nishnabotna Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa American Legion Emil Ewoldt Post 22 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517 The family wishes to express their gratitude for your kindness and invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship in the church hall following the funeral service.