February 15, 1926 - March 1, 2014 Roger William Clapp, the son of Edson and Jean Clapp, was born February 15, 1926 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Roger, a 55 year resident of Rolling Hills Estate, is survived by Dorothy, the love of his life and wife of 67 years; his four devoted children, Marilyn (David) Kunstler, Marcia (Steven) Block, Norma (Alan) Ankerstar, and Stephen (Mari) Clapp; his brother, Edson Bruce Clapp; and nine beautiful grandchildren. Roger was raised in San Diego, California, where he developed a love of the ocean, sky and natural world. He attended Caltech as part of the Navy V-12 program. He was president of his senior class and graduated in 1946 with a B.S. in electrical engineering. After completing his military service, he began his long and distinguished career at Hughes Aircraft Company with a position in engineering development, working on antennas and later microwave technology. He advanced into aerospace, where he became a project manager developing earth-orbiting satellites and accompanying ground processing and support systems. He retired in 1985 as Group Vice President & Manager of the NASA Systems Division, Space & Communications Group, of Hughes Aircraft Company. During retirement, Roger focused on his lifelong interests in traveling, birding, astronomy, photography and woodworking. He loved the ocean and mountains and volunteered for 20 years as a docent at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, educating school children in the wonders of sea life. He carried with him everywhere his awe of the natural world and of God's presence in nature's beauty. He was committed to his church and enjoyed his involvement in many aspects of church life. He was devoted to his grandchildren and took the time to encourage each of them in all of their endeavors. We were truly blessed with his unwavering love, kindness, compassion, integrity and wonderful sense of humor, which he shared with all. The Memorial Service will be Sunday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, California 90731, or Neighborhood Church, at the address above.