Patrick Charles Rogers, 76

Patrick Charles Rogers passed away on Feb. 19, 2020, in Yuma, Arizona, at the age of 76. He was born in 1943 in Kalispell to Charles and Angela Rogers. He graduated from Flathead County High School. He then attended Western Montana College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. While in college he married Ann Shea and upon graduation their paths took them to Idaho, Oregon and then back to Montana pursuing teaching, coaching and refereeing opportunities. During that time, they raised three children, Uri, Tyd and Adi.

After getting his master’s degree in education, the family settled in Deer Lodge in 1979 where he became principal of E.F. Duvall Junior High School. He was also in charge of the lunch program and special ed at School District No. 1. In 1985 he met Dalice Cook and they married, adding Brian and Shawn to the family.

After retiring in 2001, he decided to drive school bus for School District No. 1 and also Powell County High School activities until 2008. Then he and Dalice enjoyed being snowbirds in Arizona, where he joined the Moose and the Eagles. He was also a member of the DL Rotary for several years.

Pat enjoyed billiards, everything Griz, golf and spending time with many of his Deer Lodge friends, and dancing, especially the twist. A very special place for him was the family cabin near Flathead Lake, where he spent his teenage summers helping his grandpa build rock walls, a dock and helped build the cabin.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents Charles Rogers and Angela Elwood, his brother James, and stepson Shawn Cook.

He is survived by Dalice, his wife of 33 years; children, Uri (Kerry) Rogers, Tyd (Trang) Rogers, Adi (Ryan) Roundy, and Brian (Michelle) Cook; grandchildren Nicole, Tal, Tayt, Trent, Azi, Tia, Jordan, Noah, Violet and Faith; brother, Brian Rogers; and stepmother, Mamie Rogers; and several cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff at Copper Place for their care and support, and also Acacia Hospice of Yuma.

Pat was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Pat’s request was to have a small family gathering planned for this summer at one of his favorite places.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rialto Theater or the Kohrs Library in Deer Lodge, or the donor’s choice.