Roger D. Davis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 3, 2026 in Green Valley, AZ at the age of 85.
Roger was born to Stella and Joy Davis in Edgemont, SD on October 29, 1940. After graduating from Valentine High School in 1958 where he was a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist, he enrolled in the University of Nebraska.
In 1960, he enlisted into the United States Navy, where he supported onboard ship radars controlled by digital and analog computers. He achieved a rank of Second Class Petty Officer and was honorably discharged after four years of service.
He was employed at IBM until 1995 working on the latest developments in computer science industry including the Saturn V project used to send U.S. astronauts to the moon.
Roger was first married to Sharon Alder and welcomed a daughter, Rhonda. On June 13, 1970, Roger married Linda Reed in Longmont, CO. They shared 56 wonderful years of marriage and welcomed two sons, Todd and Mark.
Roger freely volunteered his time and served in leadership roles for several organizations he deeply valued, helping ensure their continued success and legacy. These included the Black Forest Camp and Conference Center in Monument, CO; American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park, CO; American Legion Post 66 in Green Valley, AZ; First Baptist Church of Longmont, CO; and the Bakers Peak Landowners Association in Colorado.
Roger enjoyed spending his free time outdoors hunting, fishing, and hiking, as well as camping and relaxing with a good book at his remote cabin. In his time, he summited Mount Hood in Oregon and Longs Peak in Colorado via the challenging North Face Route.
Whether it was feeding the birds at home, backpacking in the wilderness, hunting, or fishing, Roger’s consistent example instilled a profound reverence for nature and its preservation in his children and grandchildren.
Roger enjoyed sports of all kinds and was a steadfast, lifelong fan of the University of Nebraska. He instilled in his children and grandchildren the values of sportsmanship and fair play.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; sisters Patty and Mary Lee; daughter, Rhonda; sons, Todd and Mark; grandchildren, Michaela, Reed, and Uma; and great-grandson, JJ.
Roger will be laid to rest where he was always happy and at peace.
