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 Dr.
Benjamin Lanham Rogers Jr. departed this life Monday, November 29,
2010. He was born June 26, 1920 in Roebuck, S.C. to the late
Benjamin Lanham and Ethel McMurray Rogers.
After studying
at Bob Jones College, he completed a B.S. degree at Clemson
University, taught one year, and then volunteered for the Navy
service 1944-1946. Following World War II, he earned M.S. and PhD.
Degrees from universities of Minnesota and Maryland, respectively.
These prepared him for experimental work on fruit trees in
Washington State and western Maryland aiming for better quality
fruit. Findings were shared with other scientists and fruit
growers.
For many years
he taught lay persons and served as elder in churches. His quiet
faith touched many there and in the home, often as host to
Christian missionaries, Pastors and newcomers, most recently those
at Westminster Presbyterian Church. In leisure he enjoyed
gardening, reading and bowling.
He is survived
by his wife of 59 years, Elinor MacDonald Rogers; by children
Daniel B. Rogers of Denver, PA, husband of Selma A. Rogers and
Julia L. Rogers of Ukiah, CA; by grandchildren Melissa Agan (Welty)
and Benjamin M. Rogers; by brother Dr. Joseph M. Rogers of Greer,
S.C. husband of Juanita G. Rogers: and by two nieces and four
nephews.
He was
predeceased by his brother, Dr. Virgil M. Rogers husband of the
late Phyllis A. Rogers; and by a nephew David Rogers.
Services will
be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory,
3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Friday, December 3, 2010 at
10:30AM. Friends may visit prior to the service from 9-10:30 AM.
Burial will be in Baltimore, Maryland. To send online condolences,
please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral
Home & Crematory, 1-717-560-5100 |
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Dear Dan & Selma,
We were sorry to hear that you'll be missing your father for
awhile. Of course, it's wonderful to know that you have the
expectation of a reunion some day. It sounds like your father
was a good steward of all that God gave him, and will be
enjoying fellowship with the Lord. We prayed for you at the
office this morning.
love,
Steve & Cindy Mousetis
Dear Elinor and family,
I was shocked to hear of Ben's death and am grieving with you
and for you. My loss of Tom was so gradual and easy. Yours has
been sudden and hard, but I keep thinking that Tom was there to
greet Ben and now Ben and Tom and Jim Read and Naomi and other
old friends who knew and loved the Lord are rejoicing around His
throne. I'm sorry that I cannot attend the services tomorrow,
Friday. I am far away in Indianapolis, but my son Paul plans to
represent the Beatty family. I will be thinking of you and
praying for you.
Love, Alison
Dear Rogers family,
My parents always valued their friendship with Ben and Elinor.
I grew up in awe of these special friends whom I would see my
parents greet with delight from time to time. It was a blessing
to see them both at my father's funeral in August, and, while it
hurts me to think of such a happy couple being separated, I'm
sure that my dad and Ben are having a great reunion together
with the Lord!
May the Lord pour out His comfort on you during this time of
great loss!
Mary Masters
Dear Rogers family,
I was so sad to receive Betty Bower's facebook message that Mr.
Rogers had passed away. It was especially sad to pass that
message on to my mother who is visiting me in Indianapolis this
week. She had been looking forward to visiting you in Lancaster
in the next few months. Your friendship with my parents was a
source of joy for them and I personally have many fond memories
of family visits. I know that Mr. Rogers is with the Lord. I
know that he and my father, Tom Beatty, are worshiping
together. Our family is praying for yours, for peace and
comfort, during this time.
Joanna (Beatty) Taft
Indianapolis
Dear Elinor and family,
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of such a
wonderful man, friend and neighbor. My thoughts and prayers are
with you thru this difficult time. Mr. Rogers had a gentle soul
to him that could be seen just by looking at him. I will always
remember the compassion and help he showed me during my time of
need. His smiling face and our car chats will be missed.
Sincerely,
Diana L. Wendler
To the family of Ben Rodgers,
I am a fruit grower in Maryland who has known Ben for many
decades. He came to visit our farm, Larriland Farm,
www.pickyourown.com,
many times. He was very knowledgeable and helpful to us when we
were new to the industry. In addition to being impressed by his
knowledge, I was impressed by his kind nature and his earnest
desire to see farmers grow well. He came to our aid many times
over the years. Lately, I have enjoyed visiting him at the Mid
Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA. I will
miss him as will as many other fruit growers.
Lynn Moore
Larriland Farm
2415 Woodbine RD
Woodbine, MD 21797
Dear Elinor , Dan & Julie,
I have so many memories of Dr Ben. When Darlene called the day
after his passing on to Glory, my first thought was 'Ethel is
going to be so happy to see him'!
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. If you ever get to
Hancock, I m still here on Blue Hill.
Much love to you,
C. Sue Deschamps, DC
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