Roger Bourland:  

CLASS OF 1954
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The dalles, OR
The dalles, OR

Roger's Story

Life Born in Wamic Oregon. Moved to Hood River then to The Dalles. Class of 54. Joined the Air force in 54. Served at Nellis AFB until 58. Lived in Las Vegas from 55 to 66. Married Denise and fathered Sabrina. Had three loves in Las Vegas. . . Denise, booze, and printing. Moved to Eugene in 66 and started Bourland Printing. Lived off Denise's teaching salary until the printing business could keep us. Because of my drinking Denise threw me out. This was the lowest time in my life. Ending my life was all I had left. Thinking of ways to rid myself of the pain that rejection brings. A friend of mine talked me into seeing a Pastor of his. When you are deep in the pit, the only way is up. I screwed up my life all by myself. So why not do what my Mama said "You need a new heart son". That's when I hit the carpet with my knees and turned my life from me to Jesus. He sure did a number on me, I looked the same on the outside, but inside . . . big difference. Denise after a time adjusted to and liked the new man. Denise let me back into her life allo...Expand for more
wing me to love her anew. To be respected and really, really loved by the woman you love was a new experience. With great joy we served the Lord together. Bought a farm in 72 and raised cattle and two more kids, Victoria and Dana Wayne. Denise died in 99 from unknown causes. My heart will always miss her. She was a very special woman and those who knew her will agree. At her memorial my friends came from afar to bless my family. Thank you. The widow Kay Hicks and I were married in 2000. Moved to town where we now reside. Still walking with the Lord and serving Him at Eugene Faith Center. Sold the business and now enjoy a semi-retired life. Life is good. I give thanks to the Lord Jesus. If you think that this makes me some kind of fool so be it. Some say, "Bourland got religion". Not true. A walking talking relationship with the Lord is not being religious, it is how we were created to be. Like He said in Luke 4:18-19, What He did for me He can do for you. Cleaned up, freed up and dried up. Now I'm ready! How about you, are you ready?
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Feeding Time
Father's Day Smith Rock, Redmond,OR & pooped
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Peaches
And She Said
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Honeymoon with Denise 1960
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