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William J. Rogers (Billy), 69, Vero Beach
October 22, 1951 – April 19, 2021
William J. Rogers (Billy) was welcomed into his eternal home with his Savior on April 19th 2021. The family is grateful for his quick and peaceful passing, although sudden and unexpected.
After a courageous 6 year battle and miraculous victory over stage IV Melanoma, the Lord blessed him with 6 more years to share his testimony and encourage others in their own cancer journeys. He wasted not a minute recognizing how precious life is; he loved his family and invested in them with passion and the selfless gift of time, attention and servanthood.
Billy is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kimberly Phelps Rogers, his 3 children, Brendan (Chrissy) Rogers, Brad Rogers, Brooke (Eric) Queen, and one brother, Eugene Rogers. He also leaves behind his adored grandchildren, Braden Rogers, Grady Kovaleski, Hadley Kovaleski, Jackson Kovaleski, and Sadie Rogers, as well as his in-laws Billy Phelps, Kerry (Bob) Dale, Mickey (Frank) Addison. He also had a special bond with his sister’s 4 children, Patti (Terry) Tankersly, Joey (Marie) Taylor, Willie (April) Taylor, Lenore (Charlie) Owle, and his many nieces and nephews, who he always loved unconditionally.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nora Rogers, his two sisters, Irene Rogers and Joyce (Gene) Taylor, as well as Kim’s mother, Virginia Johnson, who he knew as mom for 47 years, as he lost his own mother at the age of 17. He is also preceded by a dear sister in law, Nancy Phelps.
Billy is a rare Vero Beachian native born October 22, 1951 in Vero Beach, Florida. He graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1969, and married Kim, his high school sweetheart and best friend, in 1972.
Billy mastered his trade as a meat cutter with Winn Dixie and after 20 years, starting as a bag boy and working his way up, before retiring to be able to spend more time with his family. He went to work for the City of Vero Beach, which allowed him the incredible opportunity to coach baseball, soccer, cross country/track at John Carroll High School, where his children attended. Later, for a few years, he worked in the meat department of WalMart.
When Billy and Kim’s nest emptied in 2001, he took a job with Harris Teeter in Northern VA. In addition to his many FL friendships, Billy managed to meet and nurture some of his greatest friendships while in VA for those 6 years, and two of those dear friends preceded him in death, just this past year.
Billy and Kim’s first grandchild was born in 2007 and they knew it was time to return to FL and be closer to family! Just a year later, Billy found himself in the battle of his life against cancer, the beginning of a journey that would touch so many lives. He returned to Winn Dixie, until his health and treatments forced him to fully retire. He accepted this challenge and welcomed the opportunity to spend more time with his family and work on his golf game. And just like everything else in Billy’s life, if he set his mind to it, he did it! Not a minute wasted, between cheering on the kids at their games, shopping for his Mother in-law, running errands for Kim, or his standing date with the grandkids at a Friday night Fighting Indian football game. No matter what it was, he always had a smile, a kind word, and his love for his Savior was felt by all who met him.
He will be deeply missed, but could never be forgotten. He has left his footprint in so many lives, as a husband, father, Papa, son, brother, coach, boss, but most importantly, a true man of God.
We will celebrate his life Saturday, April 24th at 10:30am at Pathway Church (formally First Church of God) 1105 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL. A reception will follow at the church. The family’s attire will be cheerful and they welcome you to do the same.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Billy Rogers Memorial Fund at Master’s Academy’s Athletic Department.
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Carolyn Christine Dunn, 84, Port St. Lucie
April 17, 1937 – April 20, 2021
Carolyn Christine Dunn, 84 years old, of Port St. Lucie, passed away on April 20, 2021.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 17, 1937.
Carolyn earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Michigan State University, followed by her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Northern Illinois University.
She lived in Oak Lawn, Illinois, until moving to Vero Beach in 1990; with her last residence being Life Care Center of Port St. Lucie.
Carolyn retired as teacher/counselor following 35 years with Laramie Middle School, Oak Forest, Illinois.
She was a volunteer of VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, designing flowers for the lobby and patients’ rooms. Carolyn was also a member of Carissa Circle Garden Club, the National Retired Teachers Association and their Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
She is survived by her husband, George Dunn; and daughter, Lynette Dunn D’Errico and husband, Dr. Albert A. D’Errico.
Mrs. Dunn was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn Knaack and her parents, Walter and Dagmor Olson Greager.
Memorial contributions in her name, may be made to ALZHIMER’S RESEARCH FOUNDATION, 620 Sea Island Road, Suite 288, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
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Norman W. Stevenson, 84
July 15, 1936 – April 18, 2021
Norman W. Stevenson, beloved husband, father, and friend, age 84 died April 18, 2021. Born in Winterville, Me, Norm enlisted in the US Army for a two-year stint after graduating from Fort Fairfield H. S. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Maine and an MBA from Drexel University. He was employed by Scott Paper Company from 1960 to 1995 where he worked in the engineering, manufacturing, and international divisions.
Norm was known for his generous heart and philanthropic spirit. He was an active leader in Our Savior Lutheran Church where he served as chairman of the Endowment Committee. Prior to moving to Hutchinson Island, he served on the church council at Calvary Lutheran Church in West Chester, PA. He was very active in a number of charities. He and several classmates established the Class of 54 Scholarship Fund instituted through Maine Community Foundation for deserving Fort Fairfield H. S. graduates. He served for some years as Chairman of the Board at St. Lucie County United Against Poverty. He and his wife in partnership with FAU Harbor Branch created the Ocean Discovery Program, aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists by bringing marine science to children in underserved communities.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Shupe Stevenson, and his daughter Lynn Ellen Stevenson. He was predeceased by his mother, Hazel Thompson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Maine C.F. – Class of 54 Scholarship, 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605; Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1850 Sixth Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Attn: Stevenson Memorial; or FAU Foundation, Inc (on memo line please write Harbor Branch ODE), FAU Foundation, 777 Glades Road, AD10/#247, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:am, Wednesday, April 28, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, Florida (masks and social distancing required).
The Memorial Service will also be live streamed and recorded and may be viewed at https://video.ibm.com/channel/oslcvero.
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Marc Barry Greenstein, 69, Melbourne
March 15, 1952 – April 14, 2021
Beloved father of Josh Greenstein and Lindsey Cotsonas, and son-in-law Chris Cotsonas. Survived by his ex-wife, Kathleen, his brother Wayne Greenstein and nephew Alexander. Marc grew up in Queens, NY, and went to Stony Brook University, and received a masters at Syracuse University. Marc was a Commodity Trader in Gold, Coffee, and Cotton. He did Stand-up comedy in NYC, and wrote a joke book called Jokes my Mother Never Told Me. He belonged to Mensa and loved watching movies and Jeopardy, even appearing on trivia gameshows. He made people laugh and had a joke for every occasion. In lieu of flowers, Marc was a big supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – www.stjude.org.