BORN

1928

DIED

2017

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James "Rusty" Rogers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 18, 2017.

James "Rusty" C. Rogers, 89, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on December 15, 2017. Rusty proudly served in the United States Navy for 2 years during WWII. He was a long time member of the Ogden, Iowa Masonic Lodge. Rusty retired from Garrett AIResearch and the City of Scottsdale where he was a maintenance supervisor. Rusty is predeceased by his loving wife Norma and his daughter Carolyne Hamilton; 2 sisters and one brother. He is survived by his sons, Gary "Rusty" Rogers (Kandace) and Mike Norlin (Patty); one sister; 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 22nd from 4:30-6:30 p.m at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, Scottsdale, AZ. A Memorial Service to celebrate Rusty's life will be held on Saturday, December 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, Scottsdale, Arizona.

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December 27, 2017

Great man and will be missed. With Norma now and walking streets of gold. Pastor Randy

December 22, 2017

Larry Juniper

Rusty (and Mike), I'm sorry to read that Rusty has passed. I hope his last years were comfortable after Norm preceded him. I remember the times we would "sleep" in your backyard; I'm sure he came out to check on us many times, only to find us missing. You, Mike, and Carolyn should be proud that your parents were a great example to you and friends to all your friends.

December 20, 2017

Bonnie Garwood

Rusty & Norma were a part of our lives for many years. I always remember our fun times after Softball & going to the Green Goose. They would buy our 3 children peanuts (we didn't have any money). There are so many memories. My love goes to all of you guys (kids to me).

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