Roger attended Washington High School, Glendale Community College, and Arizona State University. He built houses, was a photographer, an accountant, and spent many years teaching and coaching at Agua Fria High School in Goodyear. Involvement in many sports allowed him to make good friends during his lifetime. He loved his family and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
Roger is survived by his mother Valeta Fife, three children DiAnne (Tim) Madsen, Steven (Loni) Fife & Shawna (Dennis) Smith and nine grandchildren Zach (Matti), Leah (Seth), Brandon (Ashlee), Shaylee, Jorden, Jade, Lexi, Blake & Kyle. He is also survived by five siblings Ruth (Evan) Whitmer, Richard (Lark) Fife, Calvin (Betty) Fife, Jr., Beverly (Kevin) Hellewell & Jerry Fife, brother-in-law Don Horan and his former wife & mother of his children Anne Bright.
In addition to his father, a daughter Becky Fife and sister Marjorie Horan preceded Roger in death.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 9AM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. There will be a reception from 10-12noon at the funeral home, following the placement of his ashes in Resthaven Park Cemetery.
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