In Memory of Gary L. Rodgers Website Creator

Gary L. Rodgers I, a longtime Hayward resident, died peacefully in Hayward on August 14, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 67. He is survived by his father John T. Rodgers, and mother, Joyce Bailey; Brother, Don Rodgers, and sister, Joan Himmel: Sons, Robert Rodgers, Mark Rodgers, and Gary L. Rodgers II; Grandchildren, Daniel, Kristopher, Ashley, Victoria, Weston, Cassidy, and Alexander, and many uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Born on November 6, 1939 in San Diego, he attended Hayward High School and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Gary was honorably discharged from the US Navy after serving his country as an Aviation Electronics Technician, during which time he was assigned to Attack Squadron 95, otherwise known as the "Skyknights". He would later attend California State University in Hayward and earn a BA degree in Geography.

Gary devoted himself to a career in Pacific Bell for 29 years where he worked as an Engineering Manager. Upon retiring, he would occasionally work as a substitute teacher for the Hayward Unified School District. He is a lifetime member of the Telecom Pioneers Radio Club and co-founder of the Hayward Genealogical Society in Hayward. Gary was a licensed Hamm Radio Operator (KB6RKR) where he offered nationwide assistance to Emergency Services, and maintained contacts throughout the world. He was also a volunteer for the National Weather Service by providing daily accurate and detailed weather information for the communities of Alameda and Sonoma counties.

He loved spending his free time with photography, traveling, fishing, and playing Pogo on the Internet. Any memorial gifts or contributions may be contributed to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Gary's ashes were intered at a private memorial service at the Cazadero Rodgers' Ranch memorial redwood Skipper Tree on Saturday, September 15, 2007.

Skipper Tree photo link

CAZADERO'S 21 ST CENTURY NEWS - FEBRUARY

For Bonus photos click on   Bonus photo page.   Pictures of the SS Cazadero ferry boat in San Francisco bay & the Rodgers' Ranch.

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CAZADERO (The Hunting Grounds)
WE SUPPORT OUR MEN & WOMEN IN UNIFORM
United We Stand

The Cazadero General Store Prop. Dale & Heidi Bohan.
     Built behind the North Pacific Coast Railroad depot station house in 1900 & physically moved to its present site in 1919.

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Welcome to my Cazadero Web Site featuring Cazadero's history & some of my special interests:

Regional Historian for Cazadero, California Click on Site keys at top or bottom of pages.     (History updated July 1, 2004)     (Q&A updated August 1, 2004 (Q.13 YMCA at Elim Grove -     Camp McCoy)     (Weather updated Feb. 10, 2007     (Flora & Fauna updated March 1, 2004 (Forest fires update) Americana Site - Collector of: Barbed Wire (Rev. July 21, 2002) Square/Cut Construction Nails (Rev. Sept. 25, 2000) Western Frontier antiques (Rev. Sept. 8, 2002) Historical triviata (Rev. March 4, 2003 w/new post card) Click on my special interest Site keys below: Ham Radio Operator - KB6RKR... CQ, CQ, CQ! (Ham site Revised November 22, 2004 ) * Me & my station photos are on this Ham page * Family Genealogist Rodgers' Cazadero Genealogy Site updated November 1, 2004 - New family member photo. Researching Surnames:

ARMS CAMBLE DUNBAR MILLS NIXON  RODGERS

Ham Radio Site

Genealogy Site

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In Memory of Dean Forshee

My cousin, who lost his life on Monday January 31, 2000 in the Alaskan Airline's Flight 261 crash near Los Angeles, CA.  Dean, born September 14, 1952, was a pedal steel guitarist who often performed with bands at the annual Cazadero Volunteer Fireman's dance benefit.

Dean's ashes were interred at the Cazadero Rodgers' Ranch memorial redwood Skipper Tree on Sunday, September 3, 2000.

Skipper Tree photo link

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