Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Roth, Leo October 5, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Roth, Leo     
1919 - 2005 
 
Leo Roth 
Nov. 15, 1919 - Oct. 5, 2005 

Leo Roth was born to William and Elizabeth Roth in Fresno, California on 
November 15, 1919. He passed away at home with his family by his side on 
October 5, 2005, at the age of 85. Leos family moved to the Columbine area of 
Delano in 1921 where he attended Columbine School. Leo married Avis Orender on 
May 2, 1942. He was a longtime businessman in Delano starting as a partner 
with his brother, Henry, operating a service station in 1946. In 1956 Leo 
founded R & S Tire Shop in Delano, which he operated until his retirement in 
1981. Upon his retirement, he and his wife, Avis, moved to their mountain home 
in Panorama Heights. Leo was a life member of the Delano Elks Lodge and a 
charter member of the Delano Exchange Club. Two brothers, Henry and Elmer and 
four sisters, Lydia, Rose, Minnie and Anna preceded Leo in death. His wife of 
63 years, Avis; son, Jim; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Nick Rost; 
sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Clarence Gable; granddaughters, 
Catherine Rost, Melissa Galafate and Amy Jenkins and grandsons, Alfred and 
Doug, will miss their Papa very much along with his great-grandsons, 
Alexander, Jonathan, Christopher and Mathew. He also had a number of nieces 
and nephews. Private services will be held at a future date. Leos family would 
like to thank the staff at Hoffmann Hospice and especially Lauri Langwell and 
Kathy Dunham. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hoffmann Hospice, 
5300 California Ave., Bakersfield, California 93309. 

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 10/9/2005. 


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