Orson W. Rogers passed away on June 9, 2024, in Joseph City. He was born Feb. 1, 1929, to George W. and Malinda P. Rogers. He married Elaine Turley on Feb. 9, 1949, in the Mesa Temple.
Orson was an intelligent, hardworking young man with a great sense of humor. He was employed by the First National Bank of Holbrook before he graduated from high school. He had a 50-year career in banking. His financial abilities carried over to church assignments as ward or stake financial clerk.
He was the epitome of a handy man. He was one of the last shade tree mechanics. He enjoyed sports and played sousaphone in the high school band. Orson was a member of the school board.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elaine; son, William; brothers, Lawrence, Perlie, Raymond and Dale; and sister Twila Blau.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra; son, George (Sue Ann); daughter-in-law, Merlin; sister, Nelda Moore; brother-in-law, Frank L. Turley; seven grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on June 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on North Westover Avenue in Joseph City. A viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Joseph City Cemetery.
