by Janet Smith
On Tuesday, 24th August in
the afternoon heaven gained a wonderful new resident by the name of Hal Rogers. He moved from
Hal, for many years kept the bass section of our choir going hopefully he has joined the
heavenly choir and is enjoying singing once again.
He was an elder at SPPC and the Clerk of
Session from 2004 to 2010 according to the Session Minutes. Hal was the Clerk
of Session when Rev. Irwin arrived at SPPC in 2007 and he did a lot to make
the Cunningham Family feel very welcome here.
Hal was a real gentleman in every sense of the word, always calm and
gentle with his wonderful Irish brogue!
[ed. note] When we first came to SPPC, Hal was our elder. He fulfilled his role conscientiously, visiting us in our home before every communion service and encouraging us to talk about anything in our church life that was troublesome or wonderful. When my Dad died he wrote me a heart warming letter that I have treasured ever since.
Hal was also a gardener. When I complained that my tomatoes didn't like the cool nights of Vancouver Island, he gave me seeds for a Siberian tomato, guaranteed to withstand a N. Saanich evening.]
Hal, in recent years had been in extended care at SPH. With the COVID-19 virus, Ann and their daughters have visited as much as possible but there were restrictions. On their 61st wedding anniversary, one of the nurses took a photo of them together, Ann outside and Hal inside both against the window but I’m sure that is a special memory for Ann.
Hal and Ann have three daughters, Emily, Elizabeth and Julia, we extend
our love and prayers to the family at this time.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm. on Saturday 18th September, here at SPPC.
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