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Obituary

On June 5th, 2023, Rodger Chevy Barkus passed away at the age of 45 in Shelton, WA, after a long struggle with kidney disease. He is survived by his girlfriend, Heidi Keller, his sister, Angela Barkus, and father, Ray Barkus, and predeceased by his mother, Therese Barkus.

A celebration of life has been planned for Sunday, July 9th, at Rainier Vista park in Lacey, WA. Details can be found under events.

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What were Rodger's favorite movies?
Top Gun
Top Gun
Top Gun
What were Rodger's favorite books?
He liked true crime books, especially books about the Hell's Angels.
He liked true crime books, especially books about the Hell's Angels.
He liked true crime books, especially books about the Hell's Angels.
What were Rodger's favorite foods?
Everything he wasn't supposed to eat on a kidney diet, especially potatoes.
Everything he wasn't supposed to eat on a kidney diet, especially potatoes.
Everything he wasn't supposed to eat on a kidney diet, especially potatoes.
What were Rodger's favorite drinks?
Horchata and Strawberry Lemonade
Horchata and Strawberry Lemonade
Horchata and Strawberry Lemonade

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Born

November 13th, 1977
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Graduated from high school

1996
Olympia High School, North Street Southeast, Olympia, WA
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Met Heidi Keller

May 25th, 2007
Lacey, WA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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