Roger James Gregory

2/25/36 – 10/8/15

Roger James Gregory was born in Seattle, WA on February 25, 1936. He passed away on October 8, 2015 in Lacey, WA.

Roger was raised on Mercer Island by his parents Joseph (Jack) and Margaret Gregory, one of the original Mercer Island residents. Upon graduation from Bellevue High School, Roger joined the US Navy. He was stationed on the USS Shangri-La out of San Fransisco, CA. Roger was on leave in San Francisco when he met his beautiful wife, Barbara Louise Ridgway. They were married for 50 years before her passing in 2005. After Roger’s service in the Navy, he attended the University of Washington where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1961 Roger and Bobbie moved back to Mercer Island to the Gregory family home to raise their family. Roger joined the National Ski Patrol in 1952. He was awarded National Appointment in 1970 and the NW Region’s Miller Memorial Award in 1985. He was a lifetime member of the NSP and left active duty in 1986. Roger was active in the Ski Patrol Area Rescue Team (SPART) for many years during and after his active patrolling. Roger played a significant role in the Patrol and the NW Region as a trainer and leader. Roger was also an active member of the Masonic Lodge organization for many years where he served as Grande Master and Treasurer.

Roger is survived by his 4 children Cathy Ramisch, David Gregory (Lisa), Connie Kramer (Karl), Doug Gregory(Cathy), 10 grandchildren, wife Diane Brady Gregory and her children.

A private celebration of Roger’s life will be held in December. The family asks that any remembrances be made to the National Ski Patrol Organization in the name of Roger J. Gregory.