Howard “Short” Rogers

Visitation for Short Rogers, 91, of Lenox, who passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at CHI Corning Hospital will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 23 with the family greeting friends. Memorials may be directed to the Lenox Ambulance or CHI Foundation. Memories may be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under “Obituaries.” Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox where we ‘Celebrate Life.’

Howard “Short” Wayne Rogers was the youngest of four children born to Orville Rogers and Nellie (Smith) Rogers, on Jan. 6, 1933, at the family home in Essex. The family moved to Hamburg for a short time then to Lenox, where he lived for the rest of his life.

At a young age he was given the nickname of ‘Short’ by a school teacher that resided with the family. He graduated from Lenox High School with the class of 1951. In December 1952, he asked the love of his life, Shirley Woosley, to be his bride before leaving for the United States Army. She said yes and the couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary this year.

Short served in the United States Army from February 1953 until February 1955, when he was honorably discharged. In January 1958, Short and Shirley purchased a farm south of Lenox on J20 and spent the next 65 years on the farm. He was a farmer at heart, enjoying all things agricultural. Throughout his life he raised hogs, cattle, corn and beans.

Short and Shirley enjoyed their hobby of antiques and could always be found at a good estate auction. He also found another hobby collecting windmills. He managed to collect nine windmills, all of which were assembled and displayed on the farm.

Left to cherish Short’s memory is his loving wife of 71 years, Shirley Rogers of Lenox; a son, Dave (Sue) Rogers of Clovis, California; two daughters, Lorri Glover of Prescott and Julie (Rob) Russell of Prescott; four grandchildren: Skip Rogers, JaLynne (Ben) Schmaling, Keaton (Paige) Lundquist and Gracie Russell (fiance Kaden Wilson); five great-grandchildren: Jaxson Rogers, Grayson and Mack Schmaling and Cohen and Nora Lundquist; along with many other family members and friends.

Preceding Short in death are his parents, Orville and Nellie Rogers; a sister, Evelyn; two brothers, Hal and Bobby and his in-laws, Carl and Beaulah Clinton and his beloved daughter, Sherri Rogers, in April 2010.

Short served his country, his community and was a faithful steward of the land. He loved and cared for his wife and family. May he be at peace in God’s loving care.