David Rogers

David Gerald Rogers, M.D., died Sunday, November 8. He was born July 28, 1937. He attended Casady School and was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and the OU School of Medicine. He practiced radiology at Mercy Health Center.

David was a passionate hobbyist. He restored classic cars and was always on a quest for the perfect sports car. He was a pilot and traveled the country with his wife, Sunny, in his 1936 Beach Staggerwing. After moving to a farm in Crescent, he had a dual career; he was a radiologist by profession, and a rancher by choice. He exchanged his car hobby for a tractor. David was a man of many skills. He re-wired the 100-year-old farmhouse, built a herd of Limousin cattle, welded pipe fences for Sunny’s horses, and encouraged his children as they collected horses, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens for their school projects. He was also an excellent sporting clays marksman.

Following his retirement, David and Sunny moved from Oklahoma to Idaho, where they lived for thirty years before returning to their Okie roots.

David was a loving father to his children, Philip, Kevin, and Amy. He and Sunny would be celebrating their 70th anniversary in June.

David is survived by his wife, Sunny, son Kevin Rogers (Michelle), daughter Amy Rogers (Jack), grandchildren, Anna Palermo (Brian), Weston Rogers (Coryelle), Samuel Regan (Katie), Hannah Rogers, Ella Rogers, and great grandchildren, Sonny, and James Palermo and Roslin Rogers. Also, by beloved Australian nieces Diana, Melissa, and Rebecca, and his Edgin cousins Rick, Bob, and Nancy.

David is predeceased by his son Philip Rogers, mother Ruth Rogers, father Dr. Gerald Rogers and sister, Elaine Rogers Coote.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel at First Christian Church, Edmond, November 23, at 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the Mercy Health Foundation or the charity of your choice.