REUBEN JOHN ROGERS

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REUBEN JOHN ROGERS April 7, 1918 - December 24, 2008 Peacefully on December 24, 2008 at Victoria Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer, Reuben, age 90, passed away with his family by his side. Reuben was predeceased by his parents Mabel and Herbert, his brothers Herbert and Albert, sister Mabel Cusitar, nephew Roger Cusitar, wife Doreen and wife Elizabeth. Reuben will be fondly remembered by his daughters Roberta Younger (Wilfred), Wendy Walters (Gordon); grandsons Christopher Chester, Grant and Andrew Walters; nephews Robert Rogers (Heather), George Rogers; nieces Barb Belanger, Maureen Rogers and brother in-law Earl Cusitar and sister-in-law Cecilia Rogers. He will also be fondly remembered by his stepfamily Edna McPhee (Tom), Margaret Swann (Jackie) and Bobby Orr and their children and grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by his buddy, Garnet Drennar, and the many friends he's made throughout his life. Reuben was enlisted in the army with the C Battery RCHA C.A.S.F. Fort Osborne Barracks. He proudly served our country for 5 ½ years. Upon his return from overseas, he was employed with Brewery Products to Carling Breweries to Associated Beer Distributors, as a truck driver for 32 years up to his retirement. He was a 65-year member of the Fort Rouge Legion. Reuben loved baseball and fishing. He had a true love for animals and a genuine passion for birds, flowers and nature in general. He loved to play cards and pool. Reuben thoroughly enjoyed times spent with his family. He looked forward to his trips to Lee River, a place where he made many friends. Dad was our tower of strength, our friend. He was deeply loved by his family - my how we'll miss you. So long sweet prince. You will be added to our memories. So long, cheerio for now, until we meet again. Special thanks to Dr. Olsen, Dr. Maxwell and all the staff at the Victoria Hospital for their help, compassion and comfort. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Chapel Lawn 885 - 9715

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2008