){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
Don Roth, 86, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Toppenish on September 24, 1931 to David and Elizabeth Roth. After graduating from Toppenish High School in 1949, he joined the Navy from 1951-1956. Aboard the USS Hornet as an Airdale, also served on the USS Philippines Sea. Don earned 6 service metals during his term. Then in 1957 he married JoAnn Searle and together they raised 5 sons. He worked at Del Monte can plant as a coater operator until his retirement of 39 years. On September 8, 1981, Don and Colleen were united in marriage along with her 2 daughters and his 5 sons. They shared 36 years of marriage. In his earlier years Don’s passions were fishing and pheasant hunting with his sons. In his later years Don and Colleen loved traveling to Reno, Oregon beaches and the dog races. After retirement Don took up golfing with his best friend Gene Simmons. You could also find Don and Gene at one of their favorite places having a cold beer. Don also loved watching his westerns on tv and hanging out with his dog Smitty. The last few years you could find Don smoking fish for many of his friends. Don was a 50 year member of the American Legion and Toppenish Eagles.
Don is survived by his wife, Colleen Roth; sons, David (Denise) Roth, Dennis (Darcie) Roth, Daryl (J. Ruark) Roth, Glenn (Debbie) Kern; stepdaughters, Lisa Paxton, Lani (Darren) Thomas; brothers, Jerry (Joyce) Roth, Bill Roth; grandchildren, Heather, Chase, Patrick, Chelsey, Bailey, Tylor, Skylynn and Lacey; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He also left behind his neighbors and friend Efrin, Norma Silva and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Elizabeth Roth; brother, Bob Roth; sister, Helen Niesz; and son, Darren Roth.
Don will be greatly missed, but will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
Memorial services for Don Roth will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Lutheran Church in Toppenish (61800 Hwy. 97 Frontage Road). A luncheon will follow. Arrangements in care of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
- Albums
- Visits
- 1429