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JUNE 26, 2020, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A7 obituaries Submit an obituary through our website at keizertimes.com or send an email to: editor@keizertimes.com Robert J. Rodgers May 24, 1930 – June 14, 2020 Keizer – A man with a gen- erous heart, Bob spent much of his childhood in Califor- nia, attending Los Molinas and Corning high schools, where he excelled in many sports, let- tering in four, including foot- ball and track. Bob graduated from Corning Union High School in 1949. After winning the 880-yard event at a state track meet, he earned a colle- giate athletic scholarship, but instead chose to enlist in the Air Force. He met his wife, Jo- anne Lorraine Furan at a Sons of Norway dance in Everett, Washington and they were married on August 4, 1951. The love of his life, she pre- ceded him in death. Bob could frequently be found visiting her graveside in the following years. Born Wallace Junior Rodg- ers, to Mabel Reeves and Ar- thur Rodgers in Nevada, Mis- souri, his older sisters, Juanita and Maxine, called him Bobby from birth, so as an adult he legally changed his name to Robert. Bob grew up during the Great Depression work- ing a variety of jobs, primarily in agriculture, from planting crops, setting irrigation, to harvesting in- cluding wheat, walnuts, peas, prunes, pota- toes and water- melon. Always a hard worker he also deliv- ered newpapers, drove an ice cream truck and set pins in a bowling alley. Bob continued working extra jobs throughout his life to help put his three daughters through college. A familiar refrain for his daugh- ters and granddaughters was “write home if you fi nd work”. A 20-year veteran of the US Air Force, Bob had many assignments and resided in Tacoma, Portland, Charles- ton, South Carolina, St. John’s, Newfoundland, and fi nally Salem, Oregon while raising three daughters. After com- pleting a tour of duty in Bien Hoa, Vietnam in 1967-68, he served the rest of his Air Force career based in Salem and was responsible for recruiting in the Northwest states, rising to the rank of E-8 Senior Mas- Warren Jesse Barker December 24, 1932 – June 20, 2020 Warren J. Barker, 87, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, joining his beloved wife and mother to his children, Patricia (Neufeldt) Barker, in heaven. Warren was born in Wren, OR to Kino and Edith (Hogue) Barker, one of seventeen chil- dren. Warren was a devoted family man and a hard worker at a young age, always helping his siblings when growing up. On July 18, 1953, War- ren married the love of his life, Patri- cia (Neufeldt) Barker and they raised three children, W. Barker Kathy (Bark- er) Connor, Kent Barker, and Kurt Barker while living in the Aumsville and Salem-Keizer area. War- ren is survived by his children Kathy and Dan Connor of St. Paul, Kent and Becki Barker of Keizer, and Kurt and Su- sanne Barker of Keizer. Warren had eight grandchildren Pattie (Connor) Gonzalez, Konnie Connor, Kyle Connor, Angela (Connor) Christensen, Kaylen (Barker) Dinsmore, Lauren (Barker) Anderson, Kolby Barker, and Erik Barker. He also had 12 great-grandchil- dren. Warren is also survived by his second wife, Florence Un- terseher-Barker, whom he was married to for 16 years. Warren also has 10 brothers and sisters living in the area. Warren was a Corporal Technician in the US Army Infantry Division, then be- came a general contractor by trade, owning several business- es in the Salem area, including Homes of Distinction, and Barker Brothers Construction. He also worked for Christian Center Academy. He was a devoted man of Christ and at- tended Salem Alliance Church. He was a loving husband and a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather who always put his family fi rst. Warren enjoyed fi shing trips with his buddies and loved to host fami- ly “fi sh-fry” dinners. He looked forward to watching his grand- ter Sergeant while earning many awards along the way. His second 20-plus year career in management for the Ore- gon Department of Revenue. Bob was well-respected and recognized for his leadership. He was a past president and fi nance chairman of Faith Lu- theran Church in Keizer and recently attended Our Sav- ior’s Lutheran Church with his daughter, Linda. Bob and Joanne loved to travel and visited family in Washington, Idaho and Ore- gon and also had the oppor- tunity to visit Hawaii, Nor- way, Denmark and Germany. Bob especial- ly cherished time spent with family, R. Rodgers and was an exceptional caregiver for Joanne. He rel- ished visiting with neighbors on his daily walks. He spent many hours in his backyard garden watching the house sparrow families dart in and out of the birdhouse and mon- itoring the progress of the dahlias. He loved to read and followed book recommenda- tions from his daughters and granddaughters, which he en- joyed discussing. He loved to sing, and sang Beautiful, Beau- tiful Brown Eyes, while walking each new baby in the extended family changing the eye color to fi t each child. He had a devoted relation- ship with every member of his family and they share many cherished family memories. Bob was much appreciated as a friend, neighbor, co-worker, and loved as a father, grandfa- ther and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed. Bob is survived by daugh- ters, Susan McDowell and son- in-law Rod McDowell, Forest Grove, Jan Rodgers, Tigard and Linda Rodgers, Salem; sister- in-law, Sharon Gresli and her husband Tom, Camano Island, WA; granddaughters, Kari (Alex) Hazelton, Duxbury, MA, Jessica (Isaac) Price, Bea- verton, Kelsey (Matt) Crowell, Forest Grove, Kayleen (Darren) Strong, Boise, ID, Alisa Rodg- ers-Taylor, Seattle and Joanna Rodgers- Taylor, Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren, Harper and Siri Crowell, Quinn, Wa- verly and Irely Hazelton, Sage and Owen Strong, and Gem- ma and Gavin Price. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Chil- dren’s Hospital and Smile Train. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home children’s games and activities and he couldn’t have been more proud of their accom- plishments. He was strong and active until the end, always had a big smile and gave the best bear-hugs and bone-crushing handshakes to his family and friends. R.I.P. to a great Dad and Papa…..you are forever in our hearts! Due to a limited number of guests allowed, a private Me- morial service for family and close friends was held Thursday June 25 at Restlawn Funeral Home in West Salem, Pastor Chris Barker presiding. Con- tributions may be made to Wil- lamette Valley Hospice. The Oregon Garden pres- ents Cruise-In Cinema: Grease, Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19. The gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Sound is delivered by FM radio. County health offi cials have given the Oregon Gar- den health guidelines that they must adhere to: there will be a 100-vehicle capacity; a six foot distance must be maintained by all peoples; there is no alcohol or smoking allowed; conces- sions must be ordered online and will be delivered to your vehicles; unless taking a neces- sary bathroom visit, attendees are asked to stay in their ve- hicles at all times; if choosing to sit in the back of a pickup attendees must be wearing a mask. 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