Christine Elizabeth Roth

Obituary

Christine Elizabeth Roth

May 5, 1953 - Dec. 20, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. - Christine Elizabeth Roth, age 71, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at her home in McCook, Neb.

Christine was born May 5, 1953, in Rochdale, England to parents Michael “Mieczyslaw” and Maria Aniela (Grzebien) Salek. She was one of three daughters born to this union. Christine graduated from Muldon Catholic High School in Rockford, Ill. with the Class of 1971.

On March 16, 1974, Christine married Gary Roth in Denver. The couple became proud parents to three children: Janette, Michael and Sara. Christine was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and had a strong faith in God. She was very active with her children and supported them throughout all their school activities and sports.

Christine loved to read, it was not uncommon for her to pick up a novel and complete it in one evening. She has thousands of books in her collection. Board games, exploring new restaurants, and traveling were some of the many things that Christine enjoyed with friends and family. She loved music and going to concerts, she would often be found jamming out at Joseph Hall and Plain White T’s concerts with her lifelong friend Sheila Berls.

Nobody would want to challenge Christine about WWII facts, she was a history buff. She was an antique and seashell collector and expert at finding treasures at garage sales. She made a lot of homemade food, especially pies and the best apple butter. She loved crafting and was an expert gardener and loved canning for many years when her children were little. Christine was active in the lives of her grandkids.

Christine was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She would visit many members to read scriptures and support them through difficult times. She held various health callings for many years for the LDS Church, specifically aiding women and children.

Christine worked at Walmart in McCook, Neb. for 25 years.

One of her favorite “jobs” was volunteering at Bargain Bazaar with some of her best friends: Gloria Shepherd, Candy Owens, and Pat Jannsen. She would often tell her son Michael that they solved most of the world’s problems on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary in 2021, one sister, Helena Salek.

Those left to celebrate include her son, Michael (Heather) Roth of North Platte, Neb.; daughters, Janette Roth of Omaha, Neb. and Sara Roth of McCook, Neb.; sister, Elizabeth (Brad) Curtis of Loveland, Colo.; ten grandchildren and a host of extended family members and friends.

Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with President Todd Chessmore officiating.

Burial will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Neb.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Parkinson Disease Association Nebraska Chapter, 16811 Burdette St. Suite 1, Omaha NE 68116.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.