Roger was born in Auburn, Maine, where he spent his childhood before joining the Air Force. After his service in the military he moved to Seattle, WA where he began his career at Boeing in 1956, working in the Renton and Seattle plants.
Roger shared 45 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Patricia (Pat) (Jones), until her passing in 2004. Their life together was built on love and commitment, and their shared joy of their faith, family, fishing, camping and time spent in Arizona,
A lifelong Catholic, Roger’s faith was a guiding part of his life. He leaves behind an example of perseverance, devotion, and steadfast faith.
Roger was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat, his parents and 10 siblings and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marysville, WA. Burial following at Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline, WA.
