Born in Rifle, CO to William A. Rogers and Veleta Jo (Erickson) Rogers, Sam was raised on ranch in Rifle. After a four year hitch with the Marines, he spent years driving trucks. He was an avid 4-wheeler and camping enthusiast.
He is survived by his son, Rusty (Shalon); two granddaughters, Emily and Annabelle; his dad, Bill Rogers; two brothers, John and Eric, all from Grand Junction; a sister, Amy Jo (Chuck) Jones from Beavercreek, OH, and his long time friend and companion, Aleita Zeeck from Grand Junction.
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