William E. Roth

William (Bill) E. Roth 1927 - 2009 William (Bill) E. Roth passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 from congestive heart failure. Bill was born at Seaside Hospital in Long Beach, California on January 9, 1927. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Nancy; and former wife, Vivian Roth, the mother of his four daughters and one son - Robbie Roth, Beckie Celikel, Carol Roth and Cathy Dorsett (husband Mark) and son, James William Roth, who passed away in 1992. Survived also by his brother, Rex Roth (wife Beverly); and sister, Mary Merrill (husband Fred). He is survived by two grandsons, Timur Celikel and Chris Roth; and one granddaughter, Melisa Celikel. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Michelle Breen; and her children - Amanda Pressnall Wa rner (husband Chris) and daughter, Charlotte; Adam Pressnall (wife Nikki), and son, Asher; and Lindsey Pressnall Boldon (husband Chris) and daughter, Dagny. Bill is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Vernon Roth; and his mother, Margaret Josephine Sex Roth. Bill was very proud of the fact that he was a third generation Californian. One great-grandfather, William Sex, migrated to San Luis Obispo from County Kildare in Ireland in the 1860's, and later settled in Downey. One of his grandfathers, Alan Neighbors, brought his family from Austin, Texas, after being taken prisoner during the Civil War by the North in Illinois and then pledging allegiance to the United States of America. He was a Texas Ranger for one year before heading out to California in a wagon train with his wife and six children. He then helped to settle Downey aka Gallatin, CA, at that time. Bill's mother was the seventh child, and she was born in Downey. Bill thoroughly enjoyed life, especially w alking the Huntington Beach pier and traveling throughout the world, hiking and climbing mountains. As a young boy, Bill sold ice cream from a cart and sold roses at St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach. Always a salesman, he was a mobile home dealer for 35 years. Bill never met a stranger, loved telling stories, and was sincerely interested in other people's lives. We all loved him dearly and we will miss his love and care. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting that donations be made in memory of Bill to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer's Foundation. Private burial services are being held at Magnolia Cemetery in Garden Grove. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date, yet to be determined. Heritage Memorial (714) 842-2400