Obituary for George Leon Rogers

George L. Rogers, 81, Spring Hill, Ks. passed away Feb. 22, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House K.C., Mo.
Born Oct. 29, 1927, Ringo, KS. he moved to Olathe, KS. at age 5 where he resided until retirement, then moving to rural Johnson County.
He was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Upon discharge was employed by the Navy Dept. He was Comptroller at the Olathe Naval Air Station. When the Olathe Naval Air Station was decommissioned in 1970, he transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps Finance Center in K.C., MO. as Budget Analyst where he retired after 30 years service.
George built our house in Olathe, enjoyed traveling, woodworking and servicing his lawn and garden equipment.
George is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley and son Richard, sister Judith Rogers, Gardner, Sandra Boltz, Columbia and several nieces and newphews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Taylor Rogers and a sister Jadean Adams.
Visitation was Wed. Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:00 followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m.
Interment at Olathe Memorial Cemetery.