Jack V. Rogers, 90, of Brighton, died June 11, 2011. He was born March 23, 1921, in Brighton to Boose and Emma (Barker) Rogers. He attended schools in Brighton and married Hazel Avey in 1941 in Nevada.
Jack worked for Rocky Mountain Arsenal for more than 20 years, for Mill-Rite Union for a short time and for the city of Brighton. He also owned and operated a liquor store in Keenesburg and helped operate Precision Boring for several years. For the last 13 years, he owned and operated El-Cid’s Cigars in Wheat Ridge.
He enjoyed working with his hands. He built his own home in 1947 and even some of the furniture that is in his home. Jack enjoyed his time sitting in the cigar shop visiting with family with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling and loved his children, grandchildren and his animals. The twinkle in his eyes and laughter could brighten the day. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend, and he will be missed.
Jack is survived by his children, Marjorie (Donald) Jurgens of Torrington, Wyo., Vernon (Laura) Rogers, of Brighton, and Ronald Rogers of Brighton; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel; his parents; four brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., June 14, and the funeral will be at 1 p.m., June 15, both at Tabor Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., June 16, at Elmwood Cemetery.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.