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ROGER GLEN SEEKINS
"GRANDPA ROOSTER"
February 7, 1947 ~ March 1, 2017
Roger, 70, went to heaven March 1, 2017, with his family by his side at his home in Proebstel, Washington. He was born February 7, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, the third born son of Claire and Reha Parthene Seekins. Roger was a graduate of Evergreen High School class of 1965. This is where he played football, did wrestling and track, and where his love for sports grew strong.
He attended Grays Harbor Junior College where he played football and earned a degree in Agriculture.
After college, he joined the Army Reserves.
In 1968, Roger married his high school sweet heart, "Pamela Anderson". They were blessed with 48 1/2 years of marriage.
Roger began his employment path at a young age, building fences and other odd jobs for Ron Andersen. Over the years, Roger had many farm and home related jobs. To mention a few, Western Farmers Co-op, "Seekins" family dairy, and "Seekins Livestock Hauling". Remarkably, the longest and final employment was working with Ron Andersen as his farm manager for 25+ years. Together they planned and built Andersen Dairy to what it is today.
Roger and Pam began their family in 1969 with the birth of their son Corey, son Ryan followed in 1971 and daughter Sundee in 1974. He was a devoted husband, dad, uncle, and grandpa. Grandpa Rooster left behind a legacy in his 9 favorite grandchildren. He took pride in attending his own kids, grandkids, family and friends sporting/other events. It would be impossible to count the hours of cheering and support he put in over the years. Each and every one of the kids knew he was their "Biggest Fan".
Grandpa Rooster had a way of making everyone feel welcome and feel like a part of the family. His generosity, hospitality, caring, funny, jokester, loving, stories and encouraging words have touched us all in one way or another. May you share those same gifts with others and have your memories and stories of Roger last forever. God Bless!
Roger is survived by his wife, Pam; children, Corey (Kamie), Ryan (Michelle), Sundee (Josh) Racanelli; 9 grandchildren, Louden, Gage, Rylee, Canon, Emily, Corra, Sawyer, Ellie, and Celia;. his mother, Reha Parthene; his siblings, Jim (Judie), Jerilue (Mike); and nieces and nephews and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claire (2005); and brothers, Garylee (1959) and Harold (2015).
A celebration of his life will be held the first weekend in June for family and friends. Time to be announced.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sorry to hear of my friends passing. Sharon and I send Pam and the kids our love and prayers. Tommy and Sharon Cole.
Tommy & Sharon Cole
March 30, 2017
Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts and memories of our blessed Roger! It does help ease the pain in my heart to know how many people care, now and forever! Pam
Pam Seekins
March 30, 2017
Blessings to you and your family Corey. Kim (Hunter) Goff
Kim Goff
March 24, 2017
To the Seekins family,
I want to express my heartfelt sadness with the loss of Roger.
I have such fond memories of
Pam and Roger from our days at Evergreen High School.
Elaine Williams-Copeland
Elaine Williams-Copeland
March 20, 2017
Jerry Wolverton
March 18, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear that Roger has passed away. Even though I didn't know him well, I know he was so loved by his family and a friend to so many. Please accept my thoughts of sympathy. Praying for you, Pam, and for the family. Blessings, Von (Carol's sister)
March 18, 2017
Roger was my dad's cousin. Though they lived nearly 2,000 miles apart, there was a bond. But that wouldn't surprise anyone who knows the Seekins Family. While I'm so sad for Roger's passing, I'm also envious of the Seekins Family Reunion taking place in Heaven right now.
Dan Nelson
March 17, 2017
Roger was such a supportive Father to his children and a good husband to Pam. He was so proud of each of his nine grandchildren and supported them in everything they were interested in. He was also the best brother in law a
girl could have. I will miss talking sports with him during each season throughout the year. We all have our own special memories of Roger and one thing is for sure he touched a lot of lives and won't be forgotten.
Sherri Seekins
March 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Roger was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. They don't make them like that anymore....Don & Janet vachal
Don Vachal
March 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to all. Praying for comfort and blessings for the family. Roger was a great support to his family and just an all around good guy. I know you will keep those wonderful memories forever, they will live on.
Colleen Luckey
March 14, 2017
Pam and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Roger's passing away. Roger, you and family will be in my prayers. As a classmate of both of you, I remember good times and Roger will be missed. Take care! Linda (Long) Atwell
Linda Atwell
March 13, 2017
Roger--thank you for all the good times: Ralph, you, and me water skiing in Jim's boat; Elithorpe, Ralph, you, and me at Grays Harbor.
Roger--gone but never forgotten.
--Jim "Jones" Walling
Jim and Tina Walling
March 13, 2017
My prayers go to all the family of Roger haven't seen any of the family in several years
William ( Bill ) Crosby
March 13, 2017
Praying for comfort for the family. Remember Roger as just a very young boy when we met him. Haven't seen him for too many years. Our love and prayers. Stan and Lois Salapka
Stan and Lois Salapka
March 13, 2017
Prayers and blessings for the whole family.
Vicki & Rodger Duchesnau
March 13, 2017
Death is always hard and especially when that person lived life well like Roger had. His love for family and many friends leaves a wonderful legacy. Prayers continue for family as you continue to live out his legacy.
Millie and Bill Burkett
March 13, 2017
We are thinking of all of you and remembering all of you in our prayers. Sincerely and in love, CoraBelle Seekins DeLong and family
March 13, 2017
Sincerest condolences to the entire family. Thinking of you during this time of such sorrow..
Annette (Hatfield) Rowe
March 12, 2017
Great memories of a super supportive dad and friend to me as I coached and taught your kids at Mountain View. Rest in peace.
Pat King
March 12, 2017
I met Rodger while was taking care of Ron Anderson Mother Dorothy he was a very nice man i know he will be missed
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Ron Anderson
Billie Harden
March 12, 2017
You will be missed by all who new you! May family and friends find peace and love in their memories!
Mary (Best) Pidgeon
March 12, 2017
So sorry to hear, all of us are thinking of you. Love, the Pongon's
Mike Pongon
March 12, 2017
Seekins family sorry for your loss, Roger was a good man, friend and class mate, I know he has moved on to a better world
Glenn Harding
Friend
March 12, 2017
Higgy, I've missed seeing you for so long. I love you and when you meet up with Tom give him hugs from me. Pam and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please call me if I can help you in any way. We send our love and sympathy. Suzie and Ron
Suzie Bickler
March 12, 2017
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