Warren G  (initial only) Rogers was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Goodman, Missouri. Warren was not quite 4 when His father died in  1924. . His mother re-married Wm. Cooper, a farmer. 

Warren had humble beginnings without any religious background and dropped oout of  high school in order to work on the  farm. At age 17, Warren joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) similar to being in the service, stayed in barracks and wore uniforms. Warren worked on building retaining walls, rock bath houses, and cabins throughout the state of Missouri, mostly at Roaring River, Bennett Springs State Park. Warren saved his money and bought his first car. After being discharged from the C.C.C., Warren visited his brother, Cecil and family in Bethel, Kansas. He decided to stay and began working at Burd & Fletcher Printing Co, where he was able to get a job for his future father-in-law, Bill Miller. Warren then went to work at the Wilson Meat Packing plant, where he was making $20. p/ week. Warren met Evelyn Miller at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Evelyn was only 16 years old, but Warren was an older man of twenty – with a good job and a car! (for Evelyn's page. click here)

Warren and Evelyn married on Sept. 6, 1941; War was declared on December 7, 1941. Warren, being close to being drafted, decided to enlist in the Army Air Corps. Evelyn was hired by North American Aviation where B-25 bombers were built; her Dad started working there also. Warren was working for Santa-Fe Railroad as a switchman prior to being inducted at Leavenworth and shipped out to McAllen, Texas; trained as an aircraft mechanic. Warren was also sent to Goldsboro, N. Carolina for training  as an air plane mechanic, then to Kelly Field, Texas for more training at the Central Airframe Flying Command, Randolph Field, Texas. He became qualified as crew chief and pilots would demand his planes prior to their missions. Evelyn joined Warren and worked at the Quartermaster Office at Randolph Field. Warren also became crew chief on the AT-7 aircraft. Warren was honorably discharged with several medals, February 11, 1946, Ft. Sam Houston, TX.

Warren and Evelyn returned to Bethel and Warren returned to the Santa Fe Railroad, they owned a 1937 Chevrolet. Warren left the Railroad. He and Evelyn’s Dad, Bill, went into business together. The Rogers’ cashed in their war bonds to buy a dump truck and a block building machine; they started making concrete blocks for basements and foundations. They charged .30 cents for each block. Evelyn learned to drive the double clutch truck to pick up sand and rock and made trips to the K.C., KS. quarry. This was not a great financial venture, the men decided to sell the truck and Warren and Evelyn bought another car and some acreage North of the River in Elam Acres. They began building their home with the help of Evelyn’s Dad. Warren went to work for General Motors working on the line building Pontiac grills and advanced to supervisor. Since Warren grew up on a farm he knew all about crops and together he and Evelyn had enough vegetables to go through the winters and share with other family and friends. Lana was born in May 1948, shortly after the house on North Tracy was finished. Warren kept other income coming in by working on cars for friends, especially church friends from the North Kansas City Presbyterian Church. All the ministers had Warren work on their cars. Rev. Whiteside was always a welcomed customer and truly appreciated Warren’s mechanical skills. Warren went to work for TWA in 1954 as an aircraft mechanic, Marsha was born that same year in November. Warren worked for 17 years at TWA, until his death. Warren was selected by the Federal Aviation Adm., in 1968, for the National Aviation Safety Mechanic Award, presented in May 1969. The family accompanied him to Washington, D.C. for the presentation. The family was given VIP treatment, touring the White House, meeting senators, observing Congress in session, and visiting monuments. It was certainly one of the highlights of his life and to share the experience with his wife and two daughters.

In 1950, Warren was an ordained Deacon in the North Kansas City Presbyterian Church.

In 1954, a group m from First Presbyterian Church of North Kansas City, including Warren and Evelyn, recognized a need for a church in the suburban area and the Northminster Presbyterian Church was born. (For Northminster  web site   click here.)

Warren served as an Deacon and Elder and he, along with Evelyn, had many friends at Northminster as well as the entire Northland area.