Edward Roth

ROTH -Edward Herbert. We are saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ed Roth. Ed was born on February 3, 1921 in Eigenheim (Rosthern, SK) and passed away on May 25th, 2008, in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. Ed will be remembered for his renowned auctioneering career which started in 1950 and lasted until his retirement in 2001. He worked tirelessly for the good of many organizations, including 4-H Clubs, agriculture, livestock judging, church and M.C.C. Relief Sales. Ed was passionate about life and all people and was an inspiration to many. In his later years, he took an avid interest in local history and wrote his own life story entitled Give Me a Bid to Go. Ed will be sadly missed by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Mary; his children and grandchildren: Wally (Erika) Roth and grandchildren Marc (Nadine) and Mel (Saori); Erryl Roth; Barb (Wilmer) Froese and grandchildren Derek (Inna) and greatgranddaughter Sonya, Luke, and Heather (Joel); Glenn (Carla) Roth and grandchildren Camille, Dionne (Jon) and greatgrandchildren Hannah and Cameron; Kelly (Connie) and granddaughter Marilyn; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Roth and granddaughter, Cara; sisters-in-law, Anne Roth and Betty Roth; and brothers-in-law, Dick Dyck, and Dave and Helen Adrian. Ed was predeceased by son, Ken Roth and siblings, Wilmer Roth, Arthur Roth, Elmer Roth, Adella Epp, Lillian Dueck, and Alice Dyck. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, 315 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, SK, with Pastors Wilmer and Barb Froese and Pastor Lorne Epp officiating. Interment will take place in Eigenheim Cemetery at 5:00 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, (Saskatoon Unit), 438 2nd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C3. Arrangements are in care of Funk's Funeral Home, Rosthern (232-5245).