Roger Selleck (1951 - 2024) - The Rotary Club of Alice Springs is saddened to announce the recent passing of Past President Roger Selleck. He was also Club Service Director and Attendance Officer.
His memorial service was held on September 10th, at the Alice Springs Golf Club. A fitting place for Roger, who loved his golf and was a life member of the Alice Springs Veteran Golfer's Association.
As his friend John said, he pictures St. Peter at the Pearly Gates, welcoming and directing Roger to the Golf Course of eternity.
Roger's other great loves were Family, flying and reading.
Roger's other great loves were Family, flying and reading.
A number of pilots he'd trained spoke well of how much he gave of himself to his fellow pilots.
The photos showed his joy being with Judy and their family.
Roger was born in 1951 and grew up in rural Victoria.
From the age of 12 years, he worked in his parents' Hotel, then behind the bar at 16 before taking over its management at 19 years of age.
He Matriculated from Wesley College in 1969 and studied Economics and Commerce.
He took up flying in 1974 and arrived in Alice Springs in 1976. By 1979, he was the manager and Chief Flying Instructor at the Alice Springs Aeroclub and by 1982, under Roger's leadership, the club had expanded from one (Roger) to 13 planes and 17 staff.
He was inducted into the Rotary Club of Alice Springs on April 8th, 1983 and retired from the club due to illness in 2019, after 36 years of Service Above Self.
Condolences to Judy, Mark and Robyn and their families.
Roger passed, surrounded by his family with love.
If you, or anyone wishes, Roger's family have requested making a donation to the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Australia, now at https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au
Service Above Self
Alice Springs, NT 0870
Australia