Tamara Christensen Rogers 1941-2026

 Tamara Kay Christensen Rogers

                                                  1941-1926

Tamara Kay Christensen Rogers passed away on October 14, 2026 in Lehi, Utah. She was born on February 26, 1941 along with her twin sister, Pamala Fay in Ogden, Utah. She was the daughter of Gesford J Christensen and Wanda Lucille Sorensen. She grew up in Tremonton, Utah. She graduated from Bear River High School in 1959.  

She attended college at Utah State University in Logan, Cache, Utah where she met her husband, David Lynn Rogers. They were married in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple June 23, 1961. 

After marriage she and her husband lived in Logan for 3 years, and then moved to Madison, Wisconsin for 3 years, Boulder Colorado for 3 years, Ames, Iowa for 8 years, Fort Collins, Colorado for 8 years and back to Logan for 18 years. After Dave’s retirement from Utah State University, they moved to Washington, Utah. 

Tamara has been an active member of the LDS Church all her life, serving in several capacities. In 2011-2012 She and her husband served a full-time mission in Fukuoka, Japan. 

Tamara was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP), a member of SIMADA (a study group), and sang with the So. Utah Heritage Choir. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and was able to visit all the states in the US and many countries. 

She is survived by her children: Wendy Lynn (Thomas) Burke, Daniel Scott (Tonya) Rogers, Jeffrey David (Stephanie) Rogers, and Amy Rogers. Her grandchildren: Cory (Suzanne) Burke, Colten (Kenzie) Rogers, Tia (Chad) Anderson, Kyle (Talbot) Rogers, and Kayla Rogers. Great Grandchildren: Lochlan Burke, Rowan Burke, Willow Burke, Lilith Anderson, and Cardia Anderson. Her sisters: Pamala Hess, Nanette (Blaine) Mecham, brother, Steven H.(Mary) Larsen, and sister-in-law, Carol Larsen. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, father and mother, her son Brian John Rogers, her stepfather, Merlin Larsen, her sister, Judy Larsen, and her brother, Brent Larsen. 

Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 19th at 2 pm at the Washington City Cemetery, in Washington Utah under the direction of Pine Valley Mortuary. 

The family wishes to thank all those involved in her care these past couple of years, especially the staff at Spring Gardens (Covington) Assisted Living and special thanks to the kind and loving care provided by Renew Home Health and Hospice.