John Francis Rodgers

John “J.R.” Rodgers, 55, died suddenly, on Sept. 1, 2010, while out on his morning bicycle ride. John was born in Colorado Springs. He attended Abbey High School in Canon City, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Northern Colorado. John worked as a civil investigator for 26 years. He lived for a short time in Denver, but later returned to call Colorado Springs his home.

In 1992, John met and married Linda Evans of La Grange Park, Illinois. They later welcomed a son, Michael, a cherished blessing. John was an outstanding father, sharing the love of sports and music. John loved to play guitar and harmonica, listen to all blues and jazz. His favorite love in life was to have family gather to celebrate in song.

John was an avid golfer, as a member of the Colorado Springs Country Club. He was able to accomplish his life long dream of achieving a “Hole in One,” not once but twice. He loved nothing more than golfing with his best friends on Fridays, and traveling to far away places to conquer other courses. His greatest joy was to follow the sport accomplishments of his nieces and nephews, and his own son, Michael, as he competes on the golf team, or basketball team for Doherty High School. They shared such a love of sports together.

John is survived by his loving wife, Linda and adoring son, Michael. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Rodgers, father, Edward Rodgers, Jr., and niece, Dotti Simone. He leaves behind 4 sisters, Sharon Simone (Patrick), Susan Hammond, Elizabeth Medlicott (Tom), and Mary Rodgers, and two brothers, Edward Rodgers, Jr.(Angie) and Steven Rodgers, several nieces, Mary Sharon, Molly, Lisi, Katie, Daria, Susie, Mara, Jennifer, Julie, Jessica, Danielle, Kim, and nephews, Sean Rodgers, Chris, Nick, Pat, Jr., Tim, Mark, and Caleb, T.J. and Bradley, and several grand-nieces and nephews. All extremely important in his life.

John’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday evening at Swan-Law Funeral Home; Visitation from 5-7 p.m. with a Memorial at 7:00 p.m.. Funeral service will be at Devine Redeemer, 1520 E. Yampa, Colorado Springs on September 8, 2010, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.

Family requests, “Prayers and love for our family.”

Arrangements under the direction of Swan-Law Funeral Directors, Colorado Springs, Colorado.