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James Madison Rodgers

Sep. 6, 1932 - Aug. 22, 2023

Date of Service: Aug. 29, 2023

RUPERT – James Madison Rodgers, a 90-year-old Rupert resident, formerly of Declo, passed away at his home in Rupert, Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

Jim was born September 6, 1932, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Frank Alfred and Carrie Alice (Moon) Rodgers. He grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Arvada, Colorado, where he attended high school. He continued his schooling at Colorado State University at Fort Collins, Colorado, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal production in 1953.

In 1954, Jim entered the United States Air Force as a second lieutenant and served two years of active duty and six years in the Colorado Air National Guard as an air intercept controller. He was actively engaged in farming and ranching in Colorado, Nevada, and Declo, Idaho, where he and his family moved to in 1966. In 1996 he moved to Rupert.

He married Barbara Ann Roe in Arvada, Colorado, on June 2, 1957. To this union were born three children: Shelley Marie Callen (Lyn) of Hollister, Patrick Allan Rodgers of Declo, and Paul Edward Rodgers of Boise.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Frank Rodgers, Jr., of Buhl; a grandson; and one great-grandson.

Jim was active in the Rupert United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and served on many boards and committees. He was active in the Snake River Flats Barbershop Chorus for many years. After retirement, gardening, travel with Barbara, sharing time with family and friends, and volunteer work in the community kept him busy. He loved to share the bounty of the garden with friends and neighbors.

Jim’s family expresses their sincere appreciation to Dr. Brad Wynn and the staff of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, at the United Methodist Church, located at 605 H Street, in Rupert, with the Rev. Brenda Sene officiating. Burial will follow at Declo Cemetery where military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, August 28, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley, and one hour prior to the service, at the church, on Tuesday.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/2mHqNZ0NyCM.

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Condolences for James Madison Rodgers

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From Idaho State Veterans Cemetery Blackfoot:

Rest in peace with honor and gratitude for your service.

From Barbara S Nyblad:

Thinking of you and Jim always, Barbara. You were the couple I missed the most when I left Rupert in 2020 to move to Donnelly, Idaho. I missed the beauty of all his flowers, the freshness of all his produce, singing in the choir with both of you and you, Barbara, for all your baked goodies Jim proudly brought to the church and other functions that you had made. God bless you and thank you for orchestrating the beautiful memorial service for Jim. I am sure it was just what he wanted and a wonderful tribute to him. I love and miss seeing you every Sunday.

From Gaylen & Carolyn Smyer and Family:

Jim was an amazing man. He was kind and friendly. He and his wife raised a wonderful family. He took pride in the things that mattered most. His contributions as a gardener will be missed by those of us that admired his beautiful work. He was often recognized for his innovative efforts on the ranch. They were good neighbors and life-long friends. We are saddened at his loss and wish his family well in the coming weeks and months as they adjust to him leaving to meet the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Darrell Hatfield:

A sad day for many. Jim and Barbara have been friends for years and there has never been more of a gentleman than Jim. Our plan is to see the family on Tuesday. God be with you!

From Teri Stukenholtz :

Always enjoyed our stops at Jim and Barbara's on trips to Idaho. The beautiful flower garden to the great meals around the kitchen table. He will be greatly missed. Sending many blessings to Barbara.

From Sharon Hatch:

I have not met many men as kind and caring as Jim. I was in high school when the Rogers family moved to Declo. The first time I met them I can remember thinking how much that man loved his wife and family. He just beamed when he introduced them. To his kids, you were blessed with an amazing man as your dad. I know he has left you with very special memories to keep him alive in your hearts. Barbara, may God wrap his loving arms around you and carry you through these hard days ahead. Sending prayers and condolences to all of you.

From Sheila Adams :

A masterful gardener and a true servant of the Lord. So many of of benefitted from his generosity.

From Lottie Hurst :

He was such a warm and lovable man as was Barbara. sending my love and prayers of comfort. I loved our friendship and the their family.

From Melody Estes Davis:

Love and prayers to all of the family.

From Marion Weickum:

Barbara, Shelley, Patrick, Paul and family. My heart hurts from the loss of a dear friend, with the understanding of where his new home is now with Jesus. I pray for your comfort, along with my three children, who thought of you as a second family. Love you all, Marion, Rick, Becky and Gary.

From Bob and Anna Stearns:

Truly a servant of God. Blessings to the family

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