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 Roger Lizotte 1946 ~ 2008Roger was a resident of Dawson Creek and famously known as a former resident of Peace River and Fort Vermillion Alberta. Roger passed away on June 28th , 2008 at the age of 62. He was born May 13, 1946 in Fort Vermillion, Alberta, to Charlie & Elizabeth Lizotte. Roger was born premature and was baptized by the Catholic bishop at the hospital because they didn’t think that he would survive. Roger was the 6th of 12 children in the Lizotte household. Roger was always the ring leader, a story teller, and the center of attention even at a young age. He was an amazing artist, he would either be drawing funny pictures of people or making posters for dances with felt pens. He was always fixing up his house with all types of interesting items. A majority of his décor was of native design. He truly believed in the art of trading. In 1956 the Lizotte family moved to Peace River Alberta. In the next couple of years Roger and friends would become involved in many different sports such boxing and Hockey. He made many life long friends while living in Peace River. While attending a summer camp near by Bluesky Alberta, Roger played music on stage for the first time at the Bluesky Mennonite Church. Tragedy stuck in 1961 when Roger’s dad Charlie passed away in a motor vehicle accident. Roger first rock band was called the Rivera’s. After his time in Peace River, Roger went to live with his oldest sister Jenny and husband Chuck in Ashcroft for about a year. In the middle 1960’s Roger moved to Dawson Creek. The family formed the band the “Rolling Tones” which consisted of Norman Lizotte, Crow Lizotte, Howard Lizotte, and Roger. This band over time would become the legendary “Native Sons”. In 1969, Roger met a young nurse in Fort Vermillion, Fern Day, whom Roger then followed back to Dawson Creek. Fern was already expecting a child before she met Roger. Colleen was born in 1969 and their son Cory in 1974. Roger was originally a drummer but had problems singing from behind a drum kit, so he switched to guitar. In 1970 the Natives Son’s went to Fort Providence NWT to play for Queen Elizabeth II, and then they were selected to play for the Grand council of Chiefs in Ottawa at Chateau Laurier. In the 1980’s Roger worked mainly as a professional driver until heart problems caused him to stop. Roger met Brenda Thomas in 1987 and found happiness, and another music lover. In 2000 Roger was contacted by a beautiful young lady, Laurie Schildt, whom he was re-united with as father and daughter and a granddaughter Morgan. Roger’s faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was expressed in his life. Roger was a long term Church attendee of Northgate Mennonite Brethren Church. A funeral services was held on July 3,2008 at the Bethel Pentecostal Church, Dawson Creek, BC, officiated by Pastor Cory Lizotte and Pastor John Klassen. A graveside service was held on July 5, 2008 at the North Vermillion Cemetery, Fort Vermillion, Alberta. |
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