John Roghaar

Birth Date
On 1884 July 29 (Born)
Death Date
On 1969 February 9 (Died)
Gender
Male

Born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

1884 July 29
Mother
Grietje Luitjes Kater
Father
Andries Roghaar

Date Details

Occurred On 1884 July 29

Baptized by Evert Neuteboom

1893 November 28 (Age 9)

Served in Netherlands Mission

1904 August 16 – 1907 April 25 (Age 20) See Missionaries
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
J Golden Kimball
Location Served
Netherlands

Date Details

Started On 1904 August 16
Set Apart
Ended On 1907 April 25
Released

Served in Central States Mission

1943 November 23 – 1945 October 8 (Age 59) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Short Term
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

In 1940-45 the second World War was being fought. Male help (18-45 years) was impossible to hire, because of the draft. At this time (1943) John and Grace decided to pull up their roots and leave for a higher calling. They were called to serve in the Central States Mission with headquarters in Independence, Missouri. This was supposed to have been only for six months, but because of the war being fought, there was a great shortage of missionaries so John and Grace willingly stayed for a two-year term.


Most of this time, John served as Mission Secretary to President Thomas C. Romney. His years of experience in the business world was valuable here. He always dealt fairly and friendly with co-workers and investigators.
President Romney’s wife had poor health, her heart was in a bad condition and she was bed-ridden much of the time. Grace was asked to assume the duties of the Mission home. Her training in her early years (and throughout her life) provided the experience that was needed here. She acted as hostess when many prominent visitors (many church authorities) made a visit to the Mission field.

Taken from Lona Roghaar Peterson - Family History of John & Grace VanderHeide Roghaar, Family Search, Memories

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Grace, Bannock, Idaho, United States
Set Apart By

Date Details

Started On 1943 November 23
Set Apart
On 1943 November 24
Departure Date
Ended On 1945 October 8
Released

Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1969 February 9 (Age 84)
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