James Keith Rogers
1933 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Keith was born May 7, 1933, in Moab, Utah, to Clarence Mace Rogers and Reva Marinda Washburn Rogers, the fourth of nine children. Raised in the beautiful red rocks of San Juan County, much of Keith's early life was spent on horseback or working the family's livestock and farm. Early experiences included hunting and adventuring on Elk Mountain and the Comb Wash, to leading a team of federal archaeologists on horseback into the canyons that would become Lake Powell.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Keith's was a life of adventure and achievement and he never stopped striving and learning. A favorite quote of his (sometimes following near disasters) was: "Now, what can we learn from that?" Keith was the first of his family to attend college—at Dixie. Having returned from serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, this period of time accelerated the adventure and learning that would set the course of his life as he immediately joined the football team (having never played the game) and eventually, became a coach. This first advanced academic experience led him to achieving BS and MS degrees at Brigham Young University and eventually, a PhD from Michigan State, with graduate studies at Florida State and Cal Berkeley along the way. Keith's career was anchored by his nearly 30 years as a professor at BYU in the college of education. He was renowned for innovative teaching methods, challenging his students to learn and excel, and arriving every morning before 6:00 a.m. He was a pioneer in the use of Multiple Intelligence theory and other research in teaching methods and teacher development. He helped found BYU's Community Education program that worked with rural school boards in Utah and helped create entire systems of education in rural Bolivia—work for which he was honored by the Partners of the America's educational trust. Always a teacher, Keith's early work as a cowhand, uranium miner, hunting guide, football coach and school principal, only served to broaden his perspective and fuel his thirst for knowledge. During his studies at BYU, he met and married Juanita Taft, of Bicknell, Utah. Together they had four children: Lisa Rogers Bullock, PhD (Ed), Keith Taft Rogers, Tiffany Rogers, MD (Keren), and Courtney Rogers (Tracy Ann). Six grandchildren followed; they will remember their grandfather for never having slowed down—and his many, many tutorials on geology and the rocks he loved until the end! In 1986, Keith married Lorna Jones in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. During their 30 plus-year marriage, Keith and Lorna traveled and lived around the country (with a visiting professorship at the University of Florida, among other things) and eventually settled in Albion, Idaho. Lorna's entry into Keith's life and broader family has been a blessing that words cannot capture. Her loyalty, service and love have served as an example to her grandchildren and Keith relied on her in every way possible until the end. Keith's faith and works in the Gospel and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints never wavered. His funeral services and interment will be administered in a way befitting a son of God and faithful holder of His priesthood, as well as a proud veteran. James "Keith" Rogers, of Albion, Idaho, passed away in his home early Saturday morning, April 15, 2017, surrounded by family. He left this world peacefully, knowing his destination and the love of his Savior that would greet him. Keith's passing was hastened by recent complications of a stroke he suffered more than 18 years ago, and from which, he had developed remarkable independence and activity these many years. He was 83.
Survived By: His wife, Lorna; his children; grandchildren; three siblings: Marjorie Rogers Shomaker (Merrill), Sandra Rogers Stott (Shan), Lydia Rogers Palmer (Max); and his sister-in-law, Arlene Rogers.
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 16 Apr 2017
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Albion, Idaho
Interment: Declo Cemetery
Military Honors: Accorded
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1933 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Keith was born May 7, 1933, in Moab, Utah, to Clarence Mace Rogers and Reva Marinda Washburn Rogers, the fourth of nine children. Raised in the beautiful red rocks of San Juan County, much of Keith's early life was spent on horseback or working the family's livestock and farm. Early experiences included hunting and adventuring on Elk Mountain and the Comb Wash, to leading a team of federal archaeologists on horseback into the canyons that would become Lake Powell.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Keith's was a life of adventure and achievement and he never stopped striving and learning. A favorite quote of his (sometimes following near disasters) was: "Now, what can we learn from that?" Keith was the first of his family to attend college—at Dixie. Having returned from serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, this period of time accelerated the adventure and learning that would set the course of his life as he immediately joined the football team (having never played the game) and eventually, became a coach. This first advanced academic experience led him to achieving BS and MS degrees at Brigham Young University and eventually, a PhD from Michigan State, with graduate studies at Florida State and Cal Berkeley along the way. Keith's career was anchored by his nearly 30 years as a professor at BYU in the college of education. He was renowned for innovative teaching methods, challenging his students to learn and excel, and arriving every morning before 6:00 a.m. He was a pioneer in the use of Multiple Intelligence theory and other research in teaching methods and teacher development. He helped found BYU's Community Education program that worked with rural school boards in Utah and helped create entire systems of education in rural Bolivia—work for which he was honored by the Partners of the America's educational trust. Always a teacher, Keith's early work as a cowhand, uranium miner, hunting guide, football coach and school principal, only served to broaden his perspective and fuel his thirst for knowledge. During his studies at BYU, he met and married Juanita Taft, of Bicknell, Utah. Together they had four children: Lisa Rogers Bullock, PhD (Ed), Keith Taft Rogers, Tiffany Rogers, MD (Keren), and Courtney Rogers (Tracy Ann). Six grandchildren followed; they will remember their grandfather for never having slowed down—and his many, many tutorials on geology and the rocks he loved until the end! In 1986, Keith married Lorna Jones in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. During their 30 plus-year marriage, Keith and Lorna traveled and lived around the country (with a visiting professorship at the University of Florida, among other things) and eventually settled in Albion, Idaho. Lorna's entry into Keith's life and broader family has been a blessing that words cannot capture. Her loyalty, service and love have served as an example to her grandchildren and Keith relied on her in every way possible until the end. Keith's faith and works in the Gospel and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints never wavered. His funeral services and interment will be administered in a way befitting a son of God and faithful holder of His priesthood, as well as a proud veteran. James "Keith" Rogers, of Albion, Idaho, passed away in his home early Saturday morning, April 15, 2017, surrounded by family. He left this world peacefully, knowing his destination and the love of his Savior that would greet him. Keith's passing was hastened by recent complications of a stroke he suffered more than 18 years ago, and from which, he had developed remarkable independence and activity these many years. He was 83.
Survived By: His wife, Lorna; his children; grandchildren; three siblings: Marjorie Rogers Shomaker (Merrill), Sandra Rogers Stott (Shan), Lydia Rogers Palmer (Max); and his sister-in-law, Arlene Rogers.
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 16 Apr 2017
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Albion, Idaho
Interment: Declo Cemetery
Military Honors: Accorded
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
James Keith Rogers
1933 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Keith was born May 7, 1933, in Moab, Utah, to Clarence Mace Rogers and Reva Marinda Washburn Rogers, the fourth of nine children. Raised in the beautiful red rocks of San Juan County, much of Keith's early life was spent on horseback or working the family's livestock and farm. Early experiences included hunting and adventuring on Elk Mountain and the Comb Wash, to leading a team of federal archaeologists on horseback into the canyons that would become Lake Powell.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Keith's was a life of adventure and achievement and he never stopped striving and learning. A favorite quote of his (sometimes following near disasters) was: "Now, what can we learn from that?" Keith was the first of his family to attend college—at Dixie. Having returned from serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, this period of time accelerated the adventure and learning that would set the course of his life as he immediately joined the football team (having never played the game) and eventually, became a coach. This first advanced academic experience led him to achieving BS and MS degrees at Brigham Young University and eventually, a PhD from Michigan State, with graduate studies at Florida State and Cal Berkeley along the way. Keith's career was anchored by his nearly 30 years as a professor at BYU in the college of education. He was renowned for innovative teaching methods, challenging his students to learn and excel, and arriving every morning before 6:00 a.m. He was a pioneer in the use of Multiple Intelligence theory and other research in teaching methods and teacher development. He helped found BYU's Community Education program that worked with rural school boards in Utah and helped create entire systems of education in rural Bolivia—work for which he was honored by the Partners of the America's educational trust. Always a teacher, Keith's early work as a cowhand, uranium miner, hunting guide, football coach and school principal, only served to broaden his perspective and fuel his thirst for knowledge. During his studies at BYU, he met and married Juanita Taft, of Bicknell, Utah. Together they had four children: Lisa Rogers Bullock, PhD (Ed), Keith Taft Rogers, Tiffany Rogers, MD (Keren), and Courtney Rogers (Tracy Ann). Six grandchildren followed; they will remember their grandfather for never having slowed down—and his many, many tutorials on geology and the rocks he loved until the end! In 1986, Keith married Lorna Jones in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. During their 30 plus-year marriage, Keith and Lorna traveled and lived around the country (with a visiting professorship at the University of Florida, among other things) and eventually settled in Albion, Idaho. Lorna's entry into Keith's life and broader family has been a blessing that words cannot capture. Her loyalty, service and love have served as an example to her grandchildren and Keith relied on her in every way possible until the end. Keith's faith and works in the Gospel and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints never wavered. His funeral services and interment will be administered in a way befitting a son of God and faithful holder of His priesthood, as well as a proud veteran. James "Keith" Rogers, of Albion, Idaho, passed away in his home early Saturday morning, April 15, 2017, surrounded by family. He left this world peacefully, knowing his destination and the love of his Savior that would greet him. Keith's passing was hastened by recent complications of a stroke he suffered more than 18 years ago, and from which, he had developed remarkable independence and activity these many years. He was 83.
Survived By: His wife, Lorna; his children; grandchildren; three siblings: Marjorie Rogers Shomaker (Merrill), Sandra Rogers Stott (Shan), Lydia Rogers Palmer (Max); and his sister-in-law, Arlene Rogers.
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 16 Apr 2017
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Albion, Idaho
Interment: Declo Cemetery
Military Honors: Accorded
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1933 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Keith was born May 7, 1933, in Moab, Utah, to Clarence Mace Rogers and Reva Marinda Washburn Rogers, the fourth of nine children. Raised in the beautiful red rocks of San Juan County, much of Keith's early life was spent on horseback or working the family's livestock and farm. Early experiences included hunting and adventuring on Elk Mountain and the Comb Wash, to leading a team of federal archaeologists on horseback into the canyons that would become Lake Powell.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Keith's was a life of adventure and achievement and he never stopped striving and learning. A favorite quote of his (sometimes following near disasters) was: "Now, what can we learn from that?" Keith was the first of his family to attend college—at Dixie. Having returned from serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, this period of time accelerated the adventure and learning that would set the course of his life as he immediately joined the football team (having never played the game) and eventually, became a coach. This first advanced academic experience led him to achieving BS and MS degrees at Brigham Young University and eventually, a PhD from Michigan State, with graduate studies at Florida State and Cal Berkeley along the way. Keith's career was anchored by his nearly 30 years as a professor at BYU in the college of education. He was renowned for innovative teaching methods, challenging his students to learn and excel, and arriving every morning before 6:00 a.m. He was a pioneer in the use of Multiple Intelligence theory and other research in teaching methods and teacher development. He helped found BYU's Community Education program that worked with rural school boards in Utah and helped create entire systems of education in rural Bolivia—work for which he was honored by the Partners of the America's educational trust. Always a teacher, Keith's early work as a cowhand, uranium miner, hunting guide, football coach and school principal, only served to broaden his perspective and fuel his thirst for knowledge. During his studies at BYU, he met and married Juanita Taft, of Bicknell, Utah. Together they had four children: Lisa Rogers Bullock, PhD (Ed), Keith Taft Rogers, Tiffany Rogers, MD (Keren), and Courtney Rogers (Tracy Ann). Six grandchildren followed; they will remember their grandfather for never having slowed down—and his many, many tutorials on geology and the rocks he loved until the end! In 1986, Keith married Lorna Jones in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. During their 30 plus-year marriage, Keith and Lorna traveled and lived around the country (with a visiting professorship at the University of Florida, among other things) and eventually settled in Albion, Idaho. Lorna's entry into Keith's life and broader family has been a blessing that words cannot capture. Her loyalty, service and love have served as an example to her grandchildren and Keith relied on her in every way possible until the end. Keith's faith and works in the Gospel and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints never wavered. His funeral services and interment will be administered in a way befitting a son of God and faithful holder of His priesthood, as well as a proud veteran. James "Keith" Rogers, of Albion, Idaho, passed away in his home early Saturday morning, April 15, 2017, surrounded by family. He left this world peacefully, knowing his destination and the love of his Savior that would greet him. Keith's passing was hastened by recent complications of a stroke he suffered more than 18 years ago, and from which, he had developed remarkable independence and activity these many years. He was 83.
Survived By: His wife, Lorna; his children; grandchildren; three siblings: Marjorie Rogers Shomaker (Merrill), Sandra Rogers Stott (Shan), Lydia Rogers Palmer (Max); and his sister-in-law, Arlene Rogers.
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 16 Apr 2017
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Albion, Idaho
Interment: Declo Cemetery
Military Honors: Accorded
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Inscription
PFC US ARMY
KOREA
In God's Care
Married June 7, 1986
HUSBAND, SON, FATHER,
COWBOY, SCHOLAR, GENTLEMAN
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
