From Sharon Lindquist-Skelley
Oct. 16, 2012

I knew Mary through the Society of Women Engineers. She always had a smile and a hug for anyone who needed it. She always looked for the good in people and worked to help us find compromises when we could not find a way to work together. Mary was a truly wonderful person to work with and she will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends.

From Pat Shamamy
Sept. 26, 2012

I met Mary at the SWE National Conference where regions were first established by the CSR. Simply put, she was an amazing friend and a class act in whatever she did. Many lives are better because of Mary, either as a result of friendship or a result of her many endeavors on behalf of women and girls! She may be gone but she will not be forgotten.

From B.J. Harrod
Sept. 26, 2012

Charming, vivacious, far-seeing, visionary, front-runner, honest, outspoken, decision-maker, a leader's leader, not enough adjectives to describe this friend. She was the reason I became the first SWE associate member. I have missed her and will always remember her dry wit and sly humor.

From Linda Messia
Sept. 25, 2012

I met Mary in 1981 while an engineer at Lockheed and a member of SWE. She was an amazing woman. I worked with her on the first Tinker-Toys-Technology program in 1982. She was able to get Dr. Sally Ride to speak at the closing banquet ... that was one year before Sally's first shuttle adventure ... you can imagine how much in demand she was, but Mary got her!!! It was truly an experience those young girl scouts will never forget, I am sure. I thought of Mary recently when Sally Ride passed away. We have lost two incredible women that did so much for women in science and engineering ... To her children, my deepest sympathy.

From Pat Richards
Sept. 23, 2012

Mary significantly influenced my early days in Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in the mid-1990's, especially for one of the largest high school outreach programs, Get SET (Science, Engineering & Technology). I am very grateful to the wonderful service she gave to me and to Get SET.

From Eileen Gibbons
Sept. 23, 2012

Mary was a mentor to more than one generation of SWE women! I will always remember her sense of humor and how she made many people wonder if she DID in fact wear a skirt to go in and out of the submarines??? That twinkle in her eyes cannot be forgotten. I worked with Mary in the 70s at LMSC and was amazed at how she got that company to support SWE. At her request the SWE newsletter was printed by them for many many years, even before they became strong scholarship supporters. She developed MANY of the programs for scholarship requests, development outreach, and organization to the chapter, state and national societies. I am out of the country or I would be at the memorial to honor this wonderful woman.

From Mary Anderson-Rowland
Sept. 18, 2012

I first met Mary at a national SWE conference in the 70's. I was a stranger from Arizona and she was from California; I was academia and she was industry, but I quickly found myself included in her fun and informative "SWE Conference Suite." There was a "quiet" part of the suite and a "party" part. I chose the "quiet" part,but Mary was always in the middle of the "party" part. We all not only saved money, but learned a lot about SWE and its leaders and other women engineers from Mary and her friends. Mary was gracious and fun. And...she wore a gorgeous red Stanley Blacker suit one year. I learned the brand and soon I was wearing a couple of these magnificent suits. I will never forget how Mary made me feel welcome in SWE and how enjoyable it was to talk with her. My sympathies go to her family in their loss. Mary was loved by many including me.

From Jill Tietjen
Sept. 17, 2012

Mary Rogers had a seminal influence on my life. I met her through the Society of Women Engineers - maybe even at my very first board meeting of the National Board of Directors. She taught me about fund raising. She served as an incredible role model for me.

From Joan Graf
Sept. 17, 2012

I was at a Society of Women Engineers event and asked if anyone knew about fund raising - everyone told me to talk to Mary Rogers. She was also willing to share whatever she knew. I will always remember her willingness to teach others.

From Gloria Montano
Sept. 16, 2012

One of the security questions for an online account was ?Name of a memorable person?. I entered ?Mary Rogers?... I met her through the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in the 1980s and my life has been much richer because of her friendship. She was energetic, classy and gracious but wouldn?t want me to say so. She taught us engineers about salt spoons, afternoon tea, and baking a cake on a campfire. She also made us understand the importance of sharing best practices in career guidance, professional development, and fundraising, and I will forever link her with the modernization of SWE. She was always encouraging and a chat with Mary would make you think anything was possible. Alzheimer?s may have made her forget, but I never will. Mary, Rest in peace.

From Ivy Hooks
Sept. 16, 2012

I always looked forward to seeing Mary at National Conventions. She was so lovely and so gracious. A fond remembrance is the San Francisco Convention in the 1970s I think We sat at a table of young women who were guarding a "spot". "This is for Mary Rogers, she shows us what silverware to use and when, they don't teach you that in engineering school." Sympathy to the family and al of her many friends. Why oh why do the bright ones get struck by Alzheimer's?

From Glynis Hinschberger
Sept. 16, 2012

I met Mary through Society of Women Engineers many years ago now. I remember her as the essence of graciousness and poise. She had a wonderfully sparkling wit and dry sense of humor that I enjoyed. She was a delight to sit with at a SWE banquet! I remember having ?high tea? with her on one of my visits to Region A. I also remember how fiercely loyal she was to her fellow SWE members. I will miss her. I send my condolences to Mary?s family. May they find comfort in and treasure their memories.

From Susan K. Whatley
Sept. 15, 2012

I knew Mary through her very active involvement with the Society of Women Engineers. We worked closely together from the mid 1970s through the late 1980s. Mary was a very valuable member of the Board of Directors the year I served as President (1985-86). Her quiet logical input was always to the point and useful. I remember one evening a group of us met at Mary's house (she was my hostess for the weekend) and we talked until the wee hours of the morning about the directions that were appropriate for the Society. Mary was honored by the Society of Women Engineers as a Fellow and she received the SWE Service Award for her contributions for more than 25 years. I am proud to count Mary among my friends from those wonderful years.