Gregory D. Rodgers

Greg was a dedicated man of God who longed for, pursued and experienced a deep personal relationship with the one who loved him into being. Greg was a Doer of God's Word. He felt that his duty, as a Christian, was not only to read and study Scripture but to dedicate one's life to living what was revealed to him in the Word of God. Greg challenged himself every day to put on the mind and heart of Christ. He measured his life by what St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Ephesians, entreating Christians "to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

Greg's perseverance of the Christian life, his calling, was evident to all who knew him. He always had a listening ear, a peacemaker's agenda, a compassionate heart for those in need, a passion for justice and a fierce diligence to eradicate injustice.

During his final journey home to God, Greg was blessed with, and very grateful for, the caring and healing presence of Liza Apper.

He was preceded in death by his mother, M. Sue Rodgers; his father, Mathew Rodgers and his aunt, Blanche Gregory.

He is survived by his son, Sean Rodgers and his wife, Whitney; sister, Bev Pierce and her husband, Richard; nephews, Brian Pierce and his wife Brittany; Jason Pierce and his wife Lindsey and their children, Kenley and Kolton; Michael Pierce and his wife Tara and their children, Austin and Bodie; niece, Brittany Pierce; and his best friend, Liza Apper.

Visitation will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm.

A Funeral service will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Reception will follow. Interment will be at Hanford Cemetery District, Hanford, CA.

In lieu of flowers, Remembrances may be made to the St. Benedict Catholic Worker, 4022 North Cheryl Ave. Fresno, CA 93705.