Obituary of Sterling Leroy Roth

Sterling Leroy Roth of Canby, OR, son of Amos and Ada (Birky) Roth died on May 27, 2022.

He attended Western Mennonite School where he met the love of his life Priscilla Joann (Schlabach) Roth; married 54 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla on December 11, 2003 and his son, Wayne in October, 2021. He is survived by Siblings: Kenneth Roth (Evon) OR, Glen Roth (Annabelle) PA, Mary (Roth) Martin (Leo) MD; Sons: Allen Roth (Carolynn) NY, Bruce Roth (Marcy) MT, Loyal Roth (Sarah) OR, Daughters: Joann Roth (Don Gress) OR, Gaye Roth OR, Melody Roth (Scott Oerding) OR, Daughter-in-Law: Patricia Roth MT; Grandchildren: Sarah Carper, Dawn Dye, Jeffrey Roth, Lanita Hartzler, Mary Yoder, Arlin Roth, Bridgett Baeth, Kayla Roth, Travis Roth, Natalie Roth; 19 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Served as pastor at Hopewell and Sheridan Mennonite Churches. Previous occupations: builder, farmer and retail hardware. Hobbies: woodworking, gardening and playing jokes. He volunteered years for Christian Aid Ministries, helping communities rebuild after disasters.

Remembrance Service was held on June 6, 2022, 1:00 PM at Zion Mennonite Church, burial at Hopewell Mennonite Church, Hubbard, OR. Arrangements by Canby Funeral Chapel.

Send donations in his honor: Transitional Life Care at Rock of Ages Retirement Village, McMinnville, OR.