Woodrow "Woody" Quinten Rogers Obituary (1936 - 2018)

Woodrow (Woody) Quinten Rogers, passed away on Easter morning - April 1st, 2018 after 6 years struggling with dementia following a stroke in 2012. Dad was born May 1, 1936 to Edgar and Roxie Rogers, and was raised in the small town of Seymour, Missouri. He began his lifelong career as a long-haul truck driver as a young man,and drove until he retired at the age of 71. Woody married Lona Anderson in 1964 in Murray, UT. This union was the best thing that ever happened to him. They had 3 sons, Kenny, Michael, and Stephen, and lived their lives in West Jordan and Murray, UT. Dad would talk endlessly to neighbors, friends, and strangers. He loved old cars (especially his prized possession - a red ‘57 Chevy), old music, and old TV shows, but his life was defined by hard work and sacrifice. He was raised in a home of great faith and he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he met Lona, but was happy being in any church of any denomination to worship on Sunday. Even though Dad’s work was challenging, lonely, and kept him away from his family most of the time, he and Lona were able to raise their boys to be men of faith. His hard work has benefited the world, and we are grateful for him. We have valued the opportunity to serve Dad these past 6 years and for the relationship this service allowed us to develop with him. The pre-stroke Dad was hard-working and rough around the edges, but post-stroke he was humble, content, and loving, and we were happy to know both versions of him. Woody is survived by his wife Lona and their children Kenny (Kim), Murray, UT, Michael (Ann), Lenexa, KS, and Stephen (MaryAnn), Woods Cross, UT and 8 grandchildren: Kelsie, Kameron (serving in the NY South Mission), Savannah, Haylie, Anna, Leah, Joshua, and Luke. Also survived by 3 children from a prior marriage: Connie Locke, Gary, and Ronnie, and their children, all of Missouri, and siblings in Washington, Illinois, and Missouri. Preceded in death by his brother John and his parents. The family is grateful for the tremendous care Dad received from Osmond Senior Living and Encompass Hospice in his final months. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Murray, Utah at the Hillside Ward, 495 East 5600 South, with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. A viewing will also be held on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street in Murray. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.