Dennis George Rogers

Dennis passed away from a sudden heart attack on May 10, 2014 after valiant efforts to save him. Dennis was born on September 20, 1951 to Harold George and Eleanor Kathryn Rogers in Seattle, Wash., one of six children and was raised in the Wedgewood area attending Our Lady of the Lake elementary school and Nathan Hale high school. Dennis attended Eastern Washington University where he earned a BA in Recreation and Parks. After working with parks and in the health profession in recreational therapy he returned to Western Washington University where he earned a degree in Physical Education. He then began his teaching career. He continued his education by earning a Master Degree in Education from Seattle Pacific University and later another BA degree from the University of Washington. Dennis remained a loyal Husky, Tyee Club member and season ticket holder. His teaching career was spent primarily with Fernwood Elementary in the Northshore school district where he was a PE teacher at the time of his death. He loved teaching and his students. In the summer months he conducted Sports Camps. In his youth Dennis was also an avid skier and ski instructor. Dennis's other passion was dogs. He owned and loved a number starting in college. His latest was a Belgium Tervuren named Kai. Kai had recently earned his AKC Tracking Title Certificate. Dennis was very proud of Kai. Kai will now live his life in Canada as a family farm dog. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Jim. He is survived by his sister, Daryl Bergmann (Ray); and his brothers, John (Shirley), Tom (Barbara) and Mark (Christie). He is also survived by eleven nephews and nieces, and eight grand nephews and nieces. A celebration of Dennis's life and Catholic mass will be held at Saint Michael's Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave, Snohomish, Wash. 98290, on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.. The family would encourage any remembrances be made to Catholic Community Services or Educational Institution of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish, WA.