In Memory

Roger S Schuyler - Class Of 1950

Roger S Schuyler

Roger passed away quietly on July 10, 2011, with his wife, Ginny, at his side.

Roger was brought up in South Pasadena, California and was a business major at the University of Arizona. He started two successful businesses:  a technical publications company (Imagemakers, Inc.) in Silicon Valley, and a craft manufacturing business (Smith River Forge) near the California/Oregon border.  He spent two years in the Army in Europe:  one year in Austria and one year in Northern Italy--"very nice duty when you can get it.  All in all, it's been a very good life".  (Those were Roger's words, written on June 29, 2011.)

Roger was born on August 8, 1932 to Philip and Helen (Simmons) Schuyler. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Ginny; stepson, Christopher Cook (Kathi) of Spokane, stepdaughter, Kathleen Wraith (Charles) of Danville, CA; grandchildren Kelsey Cook, Melaina Hamlin, Robert Cook, Grant Cook, Stephanie Wraith, and Tim Wraith; his brother Philip Schuyler (SPHS '48) of San Marcos, CA; a niece, nephew and numerous cousins.

Roger was always ready with a wry smile, a twinkle in his eye, and a genuine, easy laugh. His heart was kind, generous, loyal, and romantic. His spirit was as boisterous as his voice. Roger had a limitless supply of artistic inspiration, coupled with the rare ability to turn that inspiration into reality, leaving the world a more beautiful place. We will miss him terribly, but we are honored to be able to carry him in our hearts.

The Spokane Spokesman-Review, July 17, 2011