Alta M. Rogers

ALTA M. ROGERS May 23,1923 - October 27,2014 Alta M. Rogers, of Auburn, died peacefully with her daughter by her side on the morning of October 27, 2014, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston. She was regarded as the "world's greatest mother" by her daughter, Dottie Perham-Whittier, and they had a mother- daughter bond that was very special to observe. When they would say goodnight on the phone, you would hear, "I'm glad you're my mother; well, I'm glad you're my daughter." Alta was born on May 23, 1923, in Livermore, Maine, the daughter of Lottie Ranger Hiscock and Asa Hiscock. She loved family, and visits with them were a joy to her heart. On her so" birthday, she and her sisters broke into song with "How Great Thou Art" at her birthday party at Marco's Restaurant. Alta's faith in God sustained her throughout her life, and when she was taken to the emergency room prior to her passing, she shared her faith with medical personnel. She was a member of the Auburn Nazarene Church. She attended Livermore schools and Leavitt Institute and worked at Hoague Sprague Box Factory, as a dental assistant for Dr. Walter Crites, in the lunch room at Washburn School, and as a beloved cashier at Shaw's Auburn. She also babysat several children throughout her life who continued to love her as they became adults. Her first husband was Roy F. Perham, Jr., with whom she had their daughter, Dottie. Although they divorced, Alta always spoke highly of him and shared fond memories of him with their daughter-especially times when they would go out dancing; she loved to jitterbug. She later married Kenneth E. Rogers, Sr., who passed away in 2003. The highlights of her life were her daughter, Dottie, of whom she was extremely proud and her grandson, Mack Whittier, whom she saw born in 1999. The love she had for the two of them is unsurpassed and can never be adequately described in words, and her daughter always knew she could count on her Mom for anything 24/7. The memories her daughter has of her Mom's involvement in her life are cherished memories for a lifetime, to include her calling Easter Bunny Headquarters when Dottie was a small child. Her daughter's happiness had been the true passion of Alta's life. Alta cared for Mack when he was a baby while his parents were working, and he loved his "Nana." As she did for her daughter, Alta attended all of Mack's school and extracurricular activities, beaming with pride. A fond recent memory is when he had a band concert and she couldn't see him on stage very well, so she got up and stood at the side of the stage so she could better see him play his trumpet-all the while keeping rhythm with the music. Alta loved to eat out, to include tons of vanilla ice cream with whipped creme. She loved to tell jokes, go on car rides, enjoy her grandson's cooking, and go to Tim Horton's for an old- fashioned glazed donut and a black decaf. She loved to read her Bible, clean her home, and her favorite color was blue. She thought, though, that God's favorite color was green, as she admired the many shades of green trees that He had created. She is survived by her daughter, grandson, grand-dog Marley Cocoa; sisters Betty DeCoster and Ruth Hiltz of Lewiston; and several nieces and nephews, to include Judy Hiltz of Lewiston who has provided unwavering support and care to Alta as her health declined. She is also survived by her best friend, Eleanor, at the Lake Auburn Town House where she resided, as well as her daughter's very supportive step-children Philip R. Whittier and Pamela J. Whittier. Her family is happy that she is now at peace and in good health with her Lord Jesus Christ and that she has been reunited with her Mom who always called her "her little whirlwind" because she was always such a help to her. She is predeceased by sisters Edith Payeur, Millie Hamblin, Violet Emerson, Gloria Brown and brothers Merle, Carl, Burt, and Paul Hiscock, as well as her parents and "angel" grandchild thought to be a girl, Olivia Rae Whittier. Her daughter wishes to thank Alta's primary care provider Nan Boucher; St. Mary's C2 physicians Dr. Robert Milhauser and Dr. Amber Pena; and extremely compassionate C2 nurses Wendy, Pat, and Angelea for their tender care and treating Alta with such love and dignity. Online Condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Notice Rogers- Died in Lewiston Monday October 27, 2014. Mrs. Alta M. age 91 a resident of Auburn. A Memorial Service honoring Alta’s life will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Alta’s memory to the Lewiston High School Band Department C/O/ Jenna Nelson 156 East Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 10:00 AM till the time of the service at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.