"I was just informed of Barbra’s transition. Although it has been 4 months, prayer always works. My prayers are with her and the family. Respectfully, rev Bevann Garnes"
In loving memory of
Barbara J. Rogers
Rogers, Barbara J. 78 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 5, 2009. at Sun View Care Center in Youngtown, Arizona, where she had been declining in health since 2007. Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 2, 1930 to George L. Adams and Nellie Adams (nee) Jackson. The family moved to Belleville, New Jersey in 1941. After graduating from Belleville High School, Barbara attended Essex County Vocational School of Nursing. It was after that time she met and married her husband, Julian M. Rogers. They moved to Bloomfield, New Jersey, where Julian became a member of the Bloomfield Police Department. Barbara went to work at Essex County Geriatrics Center in Belleville, where she remained for 25 years, retiring in 1989. Julian and Barbara then moved to Phoenix. Barbara was preceded in death by Julian in 1995. She is survived by her two sisters Betty J. Boone (Malcolm) of Cave Creek and Beverly J. Onley of Phoenix, Arizona; her sons Julian M. Rogers, Jr. (Brenda) of Montclair, New Jersey and Ronald E. Rogers (Yvonne) of Phoenix, AZ; her daughters Janie L. Barber of Richmond, VA and Toni L. Ostrove (Ernest) of Waxhaw, NC; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 11, 2009 with visitation one hour prior at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. The family extends it’s deepest gratitude to Barbara’s devoted caregivers at Sun View Care Center and special thanks to Hospice of the Valley. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to send online condolences.
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"Chucky, Janie, Toni, Ronnie, and Family, You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. I will always remember our wonderful times in your home in Bloomfield. Your mother always welcomed us in, and had that gentle smile as she treated us to her freshly baked cakes, and holiday meals. Her loving touch is passed on through you, her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. I thank God for her life, and pray His comfort and peace upon you as you celebrate her life."