Oscar Rogers, loving father and grandfather, passed from this life on September 10, 2020, at his home in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 90. Oscar was born on October 16, 1929, to Joseph Roseberry Rogers and Janetta Lamb Rogers, in Pima, Arizona, the youngest of ten children. He often told folks that he had no middle name because they ran out of names by the time he arrived! Oscar was raised on the family ranch outside of Pima. At the age of five, he was given his first horse, which he rode regularly to and from school. He worked on the family ranch throughout his childhood and teen years, learning early the value of hard work and perseverance. At the age of 17, Oscar joined the Navy and left home to travel the world. From that time forward, life was a series of adventures, and he was always on the go. This would prove to be true until the last six months of his life, and he was slowed only by the social restrictions of COVID-19 at the age of 90. Oscar joined the U.S. Navy in 1947, serving actively and in the Fleet Reserve for a total of 30 years, on ten different ships and in many parts of the world, including as a Beach Jumper during the Vietnam conflict in 1964 and 1965. Although he was honored with service medals for several different campaigns, and four good conduct medals, he very seldom mentioned these honors. In 1965, Oscar married Nadine Rowley, and created a family with her four children and another of their own. After retiring from the Navy, Oscar and Nadine eventually settled in Sunnyside, Washington. After Nadine passed away in 1978, Oscar then met and married Peggy Upshaw in 1980, taking on her children as part of his family as well. Oscar and Peggy lived in Washington, Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada, until Peggy passed away in 1995. Oscar then moved to Boise, where he lived out the remaining 25 years of his life, enjoying family and friends wherever he went. Although he retired from the Navy in 1977, Oscar did not leave the service of his country, volunteering with many Veterans’ groups, including but not limited to the VFW, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, and The Forty and Eight (an invitation only Honor society of American veterans and service members). He was not only a member of these groups, but he also held many offices, usually doing so in several organizations simultaneously. If there was a way that Oscar could serve, he did. As one of his grandsons said upon his passing, “He was the most patriotic man [we] knew.” In addition to his service activities, Oscar also was a member of the Idaho Free Trappers, and attended every rendezvous for many years, participating in shooting and hawk-throwing contests. Many folks knew him from his time spent at Museum Comes to Life at the Idaho Historical Museum, demonstrating the ways of a buckskinner every year. He loved doing bead work, and his talent earned him the name Beaded Moccasin from his peers. Oscar also loved (and excelled at!) playing games of all types – but especially at cribbage. Not only did every family gathering find him playing cribbage with the kids and grandkids, but he also met with the Boise Peggers every Monday night for many years, and traveled around the western United States to attend tournaments until as recently as 2019. He was exceptionally proud of the awards that he won and hung on the walls of his home. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; all nine of his siblings (Janetta, Omer, Wallace, Dean, Mark, Remo, Liliah, Luke, and Ruby); his wives (Nadine and Peggy); and three children (Pam, Candy, and Doris). He is survived by his kids, Troy Upshaw (Theresa) of Kuna, Idaho, and Ann Wardwell (Kim) of Boise; granddaughters Christina MacGregor Wood and Angela Brumley, both of Ellensburg, Washington; Ashley Kottraba, of Boise; Cami (Pat) Dixon of Idaho Falls; and Casey Upshaw, of Kuna; grandsons Jody Kottraba (Corie) of Boise; David Upshaw (Vanessa Anaya) of Nampa; Ed Kottraba (HannaLore Hein) of Boise; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews throughout the country, and an endless number of friends. Oscar was a kind, gentle, loving man, as dependable as a human could be. He always had a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face, and a helping hand outstretched. His middle name should have been Love. He will be well and truly missed. Due to COVID restrictions, a private committal service will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. An open memorial service will then be held at Kleiner Park on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. so that friends may pay their respects and say goodbye.