Virgil Beeman Rodgers

Virgil Beeman Rodgers was 87 years old and resided in Springfield Colorado. Virgil suffered the last year and a half, with several illnesses; on the November 5th Virgil had been admitted to Swedish Medical Center in Englewood Colorado. On Wednesday November 7, 2012, Virgil Beeman Rodgers finished his race. Surrounded by his children Virgil answered his call home with the Lord and those he deeply loved and profoundly missed. Virgil was born on October 9, 1925 in a family dugout in rural Baca County to James Milton Rodgers and Vida Belle Barler. Virgil was the 8th of 13 children, Wilburn Jason, James Samuel (Pete), Nellie Oda, Earl Herman, Tony Carl, Reta Juniata, Doyle Leon, Loy Lee, Delma Louise, Wendell Eugene, Curtis Howard and Wynona Fay. Virgil met and married a young woman from Campo Colorado, Nelda Nadine Nunley in October of 1944, from that union Vida Mae, Virgil Leon, Gary DeLynn, Doran Ray, Donetta Gay and Andrea Joy were born. In September 1970 Virgil married Doris Helen Roberson, who had four grown children Pat, Shirley, Sue and Mike. Virgil took great pride in his registered Herefords and prize bulls. He spent his years farming and ranching, in Campo Colorado. Virgil later built a home in Springfield, where he and his wife Doris lived, before they became residents of SECH LTC. Virgil enjoyed leisure time hunting and fishing and traveling to visit family. He loved driving through his pasture land or just visiting neighbors and friends. His time for relaxation was reading his bible, prayer and gospel music. Virgil was known throughout the county; he loved the people in his community and one of Virgil’s greatest joys was in making others laugh. Virgil is survived by His Son Gary and wife Janice Rodgers, his daughter Donetta and husband Duke Prichard all of Springfield Colorado. Daughter Andrea and husband Timothy (Tim) Wacker of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by daughter’s in-law Dianne Rodgers of Springfield and Sara Etherton of Fort Worth, Texas. Virgil had 48 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Virgil is also survived by his younger sister Delma Jackson of Springfield and his brother Curtis and wife Naomi Rodgers of Norman, Oklahoma. Virgil was predeceased by Doris Roberson Rodgers on November 6, 2011, daughter Vida Mae Rodgers April 11, 1951, son Virgil Leon Rodgers July 15, 1989 and son Doran Ray Rodgers May 19, 2012, Aiden James Hutches October 1, 2010. Virgil’s brothers Wilburn Jason, November 28, 1913, Wendell Eugene, December 30, 1934, James Samuel (Pete), May 10, 1977, Doyle Leon July 29, 1993 Earl Herman March 25, 2000, Tony Carl September 27, 2005 and Loy Lee, March 31, 2009. Sisters Reta Juanita November 27, 1930, Wynona Fay October 17, 1940 and Nellie Oda October 13, 1973. To those at the SECH LTC, you’re care of our beloved father and brother is appreciated and made his days brighter, you each brought him joy and comfort. We as a family share in his gratitude and our deepest thanks for your devotion to him. Virgil walked in faith that was anchored and embedded in love and a dedication for God his family, friends and community. His faith was deep rooted and carried him through times of hardship, loss and illness. This, silent warriors’ prayers were unceasing; when one he loved or knew needed divine intervention, he never failed to get on bended knee and reach the heart of God. Virgil shared his belief in need for relationships, peace and forgiveness. We have been blessed and cherish the memory of our father, brother and friend. The spiritual truths he taught and the wisdom he gave, will lead us in our own life’s journey. Though our hearts are heavily laden we have peace in knowing our separation from those we love is temporal. We are grateful for the compassion given to our family during the loss of our loved one. There’s no more mending fences, At the place I’m going to There’s no cattle in the pasture, When I get there I’ll be through I’ll look down from the heavens I’ll be there day to day I’ll help you through the hard times I’ll never go away When the grasses start to growing And the calves are on the ground You’ll know I’m there in spirit I’ll always be around R Ballard given by Delma Rodgers The Virgil Rodgers Memorial Fund has been established at Peoples Credit Union for Ray’s Missionary Outreach which supports orphanages and schools in Haiti.