Obituary of Jean Roth

Jean Signe Roth of Camrose, formerly of Forestburg, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Jean was born October 15, 1931 in Galahad. She is survived by her husband Irvin; son Rick (Corinne); five grandchildren Erin Fitzgerald and her children Maddox and Reid; Brandin Lemmon; Christine (Tyler) Olson and their children Jordyn, Carter, and Cooper; Jackie (Brad) Spurrell and their son Tristan; and Amanda (Kevin) Chilton and their daughters Kenzie and Gracie. Also survived by her son-in-law Jim (Teena) Aiken. She was predeceased by her daughter Debby Aiken. Jean grew up farming in Galahad. She met Irvin and they married November 27, 1953. After marriage they moved around Alberta following work in the oil patch. They returned to Forestburg in 1962 where they farmed and raised their family. Jean held jobs at the Galahad Hospital as well as the hardware store and post office in Forestburg. She moved to Red Deer in 1999 upon retirement, and finally to Camrose. Jean was happy when she was busy. In her free time she compiled family history and collected coins. She enjoyed gardening and camping, trips to the mountains and to music festivals were something she looked forward to. Jean was the matriarch of the family, best described as understanding, hard working, organized, and a care giver. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2014 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Mary Ann Pastuck officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Forestburg Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, St. Mary's Palliative Care, or to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District.