David Rodgers (1923-2017)

Former Spokane Mayor David Rodgers died Tuesday at the age of 93, according to the City of Spokane.

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Tue., April 18, 2017

In this April 16, 2008 photo, former Spokane Mayor David Rodgers sits for a portrait.
In this 1979 photo, David H. Rodgers poses for a photo.
In this 1978 photo, former Spokane Mayor David Rodgers is photographed during President Jimmy Carter’s visit to Spokane.
President Jimmy Carter momentarily looks the wrong way as the flag is raised diuring his May 1978 visit to Spokane's Riverfront Park. King Cole, a major influece in bringing Expo '74 to Spokane points the direction to president should be facing. Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus (left) and former Spokane Mayor David Rodgers (2nd from left) watch the ceremony.

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In this 1977 photo, Mayor David H. Rodgers, center, on behalf of the city of Spokane happily receives the donation deed to 2.42 acres of land, valued at $488,600, on the north bank of the Spokane River, between Washington and Division. Presenting the deed is John W. Godfrey, left, President of Upland Industries Corp., Union Pacific's land development company. At right is J.G. "Bud" Black, vice president for Upland Industries. The land, to be used for a pathway system, represents the final parcel needed to complete Riverfront Park.
In this 1976 photo, Spokane Mayor David Rodgers checks equipment with from left: John O'Brien, Troy Stasch, and Eric Lee. He bought tickets for Spokane Young American Hockey Days. Kids are from Spokane American hockey club.
In this 1974 photo, David Rodgers is sworn in as mayor.
In this 1968 photo, David Rodgers conducts work at his desk.
In this 1966 photo, David H. Rodgers, insurance executive, was elected president of the Spokane County Republican club at the annual meeting of the organization in the Ridpath hotel.