Ann Martha Rogers
September 8, 1954 - January 31, 2026
Ann Rogers lived by the philosophy that while she could not control yesterday, she had the power to make the most of today. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, raised under the Arizona sun and a Colorado transplant, Ann was a spirited adventurer, a dedicated professional, and a resilient matriarch who met life’s curveballs with grace and a "Fight Song" spirit.
To say that Ann was an incredibly strong woman would be an understatement. She credits Girls Scouts as a big part of helping to shape her resolve & tenacity, a journey that began in 1961 when she became a "Brownie," kicking off an early life of adventure and leadership that she shared with her sister, Dolly. They were inseparable in their scouting pursuits, backpacking the switchbacks of Havasupai Canyon together and serving as camp counselors across Arizona, Texas, and Pennsylvania. It was through Scouting that Ann proved to herself that she was anything but a "second-class citizen" while helping shape the character that would help define her character & spirit.
Ann was a proud graduate of Texas Christian University where she earned her Bachelor's degree while competing as a brown belt in Judo. Her professional journey was vast and successful, ranging from her time as a celebrated "Tupperware Lady" on the Navajo and Hopi reservations to technology sales, franchise broker, and technical trainer. Even more amazing is the fact that she juggled her career development with being a full-time mom to three children, each born in a different state in the span of three years!
In 1997, Ann moved to Colorado, calling Lakewood home for nearly 30 years. She embraced the beauty of her new home state, finding joy in hiking trails like Castlewood Canyon and summiting 14,000-foot peaks. A lifelong athlete, Ann refused to let age or cancer define her capabilities; she discovered a passion for competitive soccer at age 40, and continued playing on local and travel soccer teams up until her last few months of life. Her resilience became an inspiration to all who learned her story.
Shortly after defeating breast cancer, Ann was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer, but she chose hope over fear. Six weeks after her first brain surgery, she was playing soccer again at the Huntsman Senior Games. Determined to find stars in the darkness and rainbows in the rain, she made sure to live life to the fullest, spending time traveling the world with family, playing soccer, helping others through her participation in brain cancer research trials, and just enjoying time with friends and family. She leaves behind a legacy of resilience, teaching us all to "let it go," hug often, and find joy in the present moment.
Ann’s heart belonged to her family. She was a devoted mother to Alanna, Lyle, and Leilani, and proud grandmother to Andrus, Austin, Roman, Lyndell, Hank, and Alan and great-grandmother to Raiden and Thoryn. She is reunited now with her beloved parents, Speed and Helen, her sister Dolly, and her youngest daughter, Leilani.
In accordance with her wishes to become part of the landscapes she cherished, Ann chose to return to the earth through Be a Tree’s water cremation service, a gentle, eco-friendly choice that completes her circle of life and keeps her present in the natural world she loved. A celebration of Ann’s life is being planned for 28-Feb-2026 in the Denver area. Details will be shared on her MyLifeLine site.
Ann’s Celebration of Life
A celebration of Ann’s life is being planned for February 28th, 2026 in the Denver area. Details will be shared on her MyLifeLine site.
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