Charles Rogers

Charles J. Rogers “Chuck” 72, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on his birthday March 3, 2010 surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was 3rd generation Arizonan, born at Eva Harris Maternity behind where Good Samaritan stands today. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School. He was a dedicated Phoenix Police Officer, retired after 32 years of service as a Sergeant. He was the grandson of Lewis Franklin Stewart, the first motorcycle officer of Phoenix. He also loved to fly and was a Captain in the 302nd Squadron Civil Air Patrol out of Deer Valley Airport. He loved to work on cars; he recently restored a 1966 Corvair and was in the process of restoring a 1928 Model A Ford. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn and daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Alex, daughter Deborah and son-in-law Vince. He had 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Derek, Tylor, Elizabeth, and Bayleigh. He is also survived by his sister, Lillian Eddy. Memorial services will be held at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center March 13, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sun City, Arizona. He asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made in his name to Squadron 302 Civil Air Patrol, 932 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85027.