Roland R. "Rome" rodgers, 58, salesman, died Saturday, July 28, 2001 in Vancouver, WA. He worked at Montgomery Ward for 22 years as a salesman He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1965. He was an avid hunter and ifsherman, and enjoyed archery, gardening and hot peppers.

At the time of his death survivors included: a son, Brandon Rodgers of VAncouver, WA; four daughters, Aurora of San Diego, Ginger of Los Angeles, Ramel Skelton and Kellie, both of Vancouver; a brother, Terry Rodgers of Vancouver; a sister, Sheryal Teater of Newton; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

A memorial service was held at Memorial Gardens funeral Chapel in VAncouver.

Memorials were established with the NW Cancer Research Foundation, 5050 NE Hoyt, No. 256, Portland, OR 97213 and Hospice SW, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668.

(Adapted from The Newton Kansan, 2001, 2008)