Obituary of Ronald T. Rogers

Ron was born in Burley, Idaho to the parents of Harvey and Maxine Rogers. He graduated from Burley High School and then the University of Utah in 1955, majoring in Accounting. Ron received his commission in the Air Force via ROTC and served at Air Force bases in Texas and California. Ron married Jo Ann Riggs of Burley, Idaho in 1954 and while still on active duty they had two children, Shauna in 1956 and Ronald Gregory in 1959. After leaving the Air Force as a Captain and earning his CPA, Ron joined the accounting firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery in Salt Lake City. The Rogers family moved to Jerome, Idaho in 1966 and Ron acquired a private accounting practice and eventually merged with Rex LeForgee and Gary Evans to form the firm of LeForgee, Rogers & Evans with offices in Jerome and Twin Falls. Ron eventually retired from the accounting firm, but decided to return to the profession he loved working as an accountant for Herb and Mary Allen at Penn Pacific Trucking and Farm Fresh Produce, until Ron’s passing in August. Ron and Jo Ann moved to the Twin Falls Breckenridge community in 1996 where Ron was involved in the homeowner’s association. They both enjoyed rounds of golf and maintained memberships at the Jerome and Blue Lakes Country Clubs. Ron’s friend since 3rd grade, Fred Nelson and his wife Louise were long-time bridge partners with the Rogers. Ron was also an active member of the Jerome Lions Club where he served as President. Ron is survived by his wife Jo Ann, his brother Wayne and sister-in-law Janet of Las Vegas, NV, daughter Shauna of Mesa, AZ, son Greg or Boise, granddaughter Allison and her husband Mark Marfil and great-grandson Corwin of Denver, CO. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on October 11, 2013, at Rosenau Funeral Home in Twin Falls, with a Celebration of Ron’s Life immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com