Rogers HARLEY

HARLEY, Rogers Swayze, Peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2003, with his wife and granddaughter at his side. Rogers Swayze Harley went for the long awaited rest he so deserved. Predeceased by his brothers Harry George Harley and Dr. Blake Minor Har ley. Survived by his dear sister Barbara Ann Wardell (Harley).Rogers, Blake and Harry ... the "Boys" are together again. Rogers is survived by his wife Jean; son, Curt, grandchildren Carrie and Curtis and great-grandson Arik. Rogers was born in St. C atharines at the family homestead 185 James Street, November 25, 1924, the eldest of four children to Harry Minor Harley and Sarah Margaret Harley (Swayze). Rogers was given the proud family surnames of his grandmother (Sarah Ida Rogers) and grandfat her (Blake Edward Swayze) to which he carried proudly for 79 years. A life long resident in the area Rogers graduated the St. Catharines Collegiate then entered the Canadian Armed Forces (Lincoln Welland Regiment) to serve in the Army Signal Corps du ring World War II, following his safe return from Europe Rogers attended the University of Toronto Engineering before returning to St. Catharines where he worked in the Engineering department of Exolon Company until his retirement in 1986. March 1946 Rogers met and married Jean Donalda Beyer and the two were married and enjoyed a very happy loving marriage for 57 years. Rogers had only one child, Curt Harley to whom he was a mentor and best friend and forever will be sadly missed. Rogers enjoyed and deeply loved all his family, grandchildren Carrie Ann Harley and Curtis Rogers Harley and great-grandson Arik Martin Harley and devoted his energy and time to them. All share in the talents patience and creativeness he taught them. Highly intell igent and with many gifted talents, Rogers was an artist, creator and a strong leader to many. The best of friend, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, father and father-in-law he will be forever missed. The family wishes to thank the 3rd floor c ompassionate nursing staff of the St. Catharines General Hospital for their kindness and caring in making Rogers comfortable. The family will receive will receive friends and family at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street, 905- 684-6346 on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 1 p.m. Interment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. At the request of the family donations to the St. Catharines Alzheimers Society would be great ly appreciated in lieu of flowers. Grog you can rest finally, we love you. 9/27/2003- ID2700104 - St. Catharines Standard