Worden Montana
Jeanette Hope Rogers - 1975-1989
This site is also dedicated to the memory of my dad Billy B. Rogers 1921-1951.
Background was created from Jeanette’s last School picture.
One of the things I tried to do was teach my two daughters to share and help others, asking for nothing in return. Jeanette would later demonstrate that she had indeed learned to share and helps others even after her death.Jeanette Hope Rogers was a sixth grader at Lockwood School and dearly loved horses; demonstrating her enjoyment through riding, drawing, and writing short stories and poetry about them. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jeanette’s favorite songs were "Somewhere Out There", "Wind Beneath My Wings", and "Wildfire". Jeanette past on to a better place on May 29, 1989, at the age of 13 from complications of juvenile diabetes.
Jeanette had a patient and gentle attitude with her sister and would read her a story at night. Jeanette was always trying to make her sister laugh and she would want her sister to keep on doing that. Jeanette shared a great deal of love for her sister and dad!. She really loved dad and the special things that we did together.
Jeanette was pronounced brain dead on Memorial Day, May 29, 1989, because of a complication of her diabetes. I remember driving home in the rain after being at the hospital all night. On my way, I somehow knew that it was Jeanette’s wish that I donate her organs. When I returned to the Hospital later that day the Doctor asked if I would consider the donation of Jeanette’s organs. I remember telling the Doctor that would be what Jeanette would want. I found out some time afterwards that she had talked with her friends about donating her organs to help others, she had never gotten around to telling me (of course parents are generally the last to find these things out). I signed the forms so that my wonderful, giving, and caring daughter could continue to help other people as she wished!.
On May 31, 1989 the Northwest Organ Procurement Agency, Seattle Washington Wrote:
"On behalf of the Northwest Organ Procurement Agency, I want to offer our deepest condolences on the tragic and sudden loss of your daughter, Jeanette. The death of such a young person must be the most difficult experience anyone ever endures and no words I may share can lessen this tragedy. I want to thank you for the generous gift of life you made possible when you chose to donate Jeanette organs and tissues. This was an extremely unselfish choice to make at a time of such stress and grief. Your decision is greatly appreciated by this agency and the transplant recipients.
"I am pleased to share with you that Jeanette’s liver, kidneys, and corneas were successfully donated and transplanted. The liver went to a 45 year old woman from Boston, Massachusetts. She is a nurse and has two daughters. Her liver had failed from an infection causing her to be critically ill and in a coma. She woke up after the transplant, her life has been saved. One kidney went to a 45 year old man, the other kidney to a 38 year old woman. Both recipients are from the state of Washington and have been in need of a transplant for a number of years. The transplant surgeons report that the kidneys are working normally, and both people are expected to recover well. Finally, the Rocky Mountain Eye Bank in Denver reports that both corneas will be used for transplant restoring sight to two individuals. You should be hearing from the Eye Rank in the very near future.
"Your generosity and Jeanette’s gifts continue in the lives of five very grateful people. Again, I want to express our gratitude for your decision to donate. I hope this letter and news can give you some measure of comfort at this very difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions."
Sincerely,
Mike Seely, R. N.
Regional Procurement Coordinator
On June 6, 1989 the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, Denver Colorado, wrote:
Dear Mr. Rogers:
"Your kind understanding in providing the precious legacy of sight given by your daughter is truly appreciated.
"One recipient was a 28 year old male living in Colorado Springs. The other was a 27 year old male living in Denver. You can take great pride in the fact that your generous gift has brought a renewed appreciation of life to these two happy recipients. Perhaps in some small way this knowledge may soften the impact of your great personal loss.
"On behalf of those whose lives you have enriched please accept a heartfelt thanks.
"Good luck to you..."
Sincerely,
Roger W. Cozen
General Manager
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there.
I did not die!.
Author unknown
Click on song title to play.
Wind Beneath My Wings (version 1)
Wind Beneath My Wings (version 2)
To The Tune of
"What Child Is This?"
On this same day many years before
This Christ did bless his holy church.
To this day still when Sunday comes
We travel there to worship.
REFRAIN:
This, this Christ's earthly home
Where pastors preach God's holy word
Haste, haste, to bring him laud
For his blessed sprit does linger.
Together through the years that passed
We celebrate God's glory
So to Christ's Church we sing this song
To God or King, "Happy Birthday".
REFRAIN.
Written by and in Memory of
Jeanette Rogers
Organ Procurement Organizations
American Diabetes Association, Serving Montana
Subject: Home Page
Date: Sun, 23 July 2000 00:04:00 -0600
From: "Shelly Wittman"
To: <mrogers@mcn.net>
Hey! What a great home page! Looks nice. I think
your
daughter would be proud.
Shelly
Subject: RE: Letter to the editor
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 12:00:57 -0400
From: (Jeff Hitchcock)
To: <mrogers@mcn.net>
Mr. Rogers,
I'm sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. My daughter Marissa is nearly 13 and has had diabetes since she was 24 months old. The danger of the disease is a constant part of our family's life.
I was very touched by your page, especially how her death was able to help so many other people. Few of us are able to make such a difference in the lives of others.
My best wishes to you and your family,
Jeff Hitchcock - jeff.hitchcock@diabetes123.com
President, Diabetes123.com and ChildrenWithDiabetes.com
8899 Brookside, Suite 203, West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2500 Phone (513) 755-3454 Fax
Home Office (513) 755-0186
