Roger Alan McCarthy was born in New York City on October 19, 1947, to Ernest and Bettyan (Softing) McCarthy.

Roger, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend went to be with our Lord on April 8, 2026. He was at home with his favorite music playing and his beloved wife Kathy at his side.

He was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed boating, skiing, hiking, camping, traveling, and maintaining his home. He was a jack of all trades and was capable of fixing almost anything. Roger graduated from McLane High School in 1964, he attended 2 different colleges, earning a BA degree in Geography, and a BA degree in Forestry Engineering.

The Vietnam war was raging, and Roger was sure he would get drafted. He enlisted in the Air Force; he received training as a Fuels Specialist. He was discharged as an E5 Staff Sergeant in Sept 1972. Roger married Kathleen (Gerlits) on June 9, 1973, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. They had 2 sons and celebrated 53 blessed years together.

Roger worked as a Forestry Engineer, and various positions in Engineering throughout his life in Oregon, Utah and Washington. He retired as a Development Engineer for Whatcom County, Washington in 2013. Roger designed and built a house in Wellton, AZ, where he and Kathy enjoyed the winters in warmth.

Roger is survived by his devoted wife Kathleen L. McCarthy, sons, Lance A. (Marci) McCarthy, Ryan C. (Yumi) McCarthy, 4 grandsons, Kyle, Issac, Eric and Jackson McCarthy. His sister Cheryl G. Fuller, numerous extended family members and friends. His parents Ernest and Bettyan preceded him in death.

A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at North Bay Community Church, 4895 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine, WA 98230 at 11:00am on Monday, April 27, 2026, with a reception following. A graveside service will be following the reception at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248 at 2:30.