Roger was born July 27, 1925 in Hazenmore, SK. He passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Regina. He was predeceased by his wife Ida Salloum (Orban) in 1996, and his son Bill Salloum in 2012. Later in his life, he lost his companion Eva Janz in 2013.
Roger was loved and will be missed by his daughters, Cathy Salloum (Medicine Hat, AB)and Suzy Salloum (Ivan Daku – Ian, Tyler), daughter-in-law Diane Lindsay (Dave); special niece and caregiver Joanne Thomson as well as many other nieces, nephews and friends – who were all loved by Roger.
As a young man, Roger was very athletic and involved in sports; including hockey, baseball and football. Even though he was a non-swimmer, he joined and served in the Royal Canadian Navy, in World War II.
He met Ida Orban in 1952 and they were married August 29, 1953. Together with their three children – Bill, Cathy and Suzy, their family was complete. Shortly thereafter he began a career managing the Golden Mile Bowling Lanes, where he made many lifelong friends. He remained in the bowling business for 27 years.
Roger was on the Board of Directors of the Regina Rams Football Club, a fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Blue Jays, as well as a Regina Pats season ticket holder for some 25 years. He enjoyed lawn bowling, and playing cards with friends. His sense of humor was second-to-none and he always had a way of making everyone around him feel welcome and comfortable.
He was very happy to tour The New Mosaic Stadium, just days before his passing -Thank you, to the City of Regina and all the people who made it possible. Thank you, to all the professional and compassionate healthcare workers, who took care of Roger, during his health issues. A very special thank you, to the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre Veteran's Unit for a true display of "a labour of love".
A Tribute to Roger will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 8414 Kestral Drive in Regina. Please arrive between 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Words of Remembrance will begin at 2:00 p.m. Those so wishing may make donations in Roger's memory to: Veteran's Unit at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 2180 – 23rd Avenue, Regina, SK S4S 0A5. To leave online messages of condolence, please visit www.leefunerals.com
Arrangements under the direction of Lee Funeral Home and Crematorium, Regina, SK.
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