Passing Of Jay Decker

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Dear Alums,

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Jay Decker passed away on Feb 7.  He slipped on the ice while walking, and suffered a severe head injury.  I am sure almost all of you were friends with Jay, and we will miss him dearly.  I have many memories of hikes and photography adventures with Jay, and he was always imparting his wisdom with a smile.  He also had been teaching in our technique course for many years, and played the biggest role in teaching our students how to trim models to ABO standards, as well as  soldering for the wire sculptures.

Please support Cathy, Jay Jr and Amy during this difficult time, and let them know how much Jay meant to each of you.  I will send info about his memorial when it is available.

Sincerely,

Greg

Chair – Department of Orthodontics
UW School of Dentistry

Passing Of John Rogers

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Dear Alums,

It is with sadness that I relay the news of John Roger’s death on January 29, 2019. John was a 1961 graduate of our program, and he practiced in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed many hobbies, including photography and dancing. Unfortunately, I did not receive information about his memorial until today.

Obituary

We extend our deepest condolences to John’s family.

Sincerely,

Greg Huang

Chair – Department of Orthodontics
UW School of Dentistry

Dr. John R. Rogers DDS
12/21/1919 – 1/29/2019

Graduate Queen Anne High School, Class of 1938.
Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1944.
Served in the North Atlantic during World War 2 as Captain of Sub Chaser 527.
Attended University of Washington prior to the Coast Guard Academy.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwest University Dental School in 1951.
Earned a Degree of Orthodontics from the University of Washington in 1961.

He practiced dentistry and orthodontics in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond for almost 50 years. He was an avid skier, bicyclist, hiker, backpacker, Eagle Scout,accomplished dancer, an artist, a talented photographer, inventor, avid fly fisherman and expert fly tier. He played soccer and boxed at the Coast Guard Academy, and loved to cook and read books.

A devoted husband and father, a good friend and inspiration to all.
Born 12/21/1919 to John Edwin and Florence Rogers.
Married 6/2/1962 to Laura Tillman
They had 3 children; Brad Rogers (Susan), Scott Rogers (Tricia), and Kati Arpin (Art), and 4 grandchildren.