Gary Leeland Roth

A celebration of life was held for Gary Leeland Roth on Nov. 21, 2015, in Camp Verde, Az., in his personal roping arena. The last steer was released from the chute as 'The Cowboy Rode Away.'

Gary was born to Albert Lee Roth and Mary Mable (Schacher) Roth on May 21, 1948, in Greeley, Co.

Gary was loved by so many people near and far. He always was a strong and proud man. He loved family, friends, grandchildren, his horses, and most of all team roping with his buddies.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

He will be sorrowfully missed by the following survivors: his wife, Jo Roth, Camp Verde, Az.; sons, Tim (Robyn) Roth, Camp Verde, Az., and Thomas Roth, Las Vegas, Nv.; four grandchildren, Ashley Roth, Flagstaff, Az., Tyler, Isaiah and Aiden Roth, Camp Verde, Az.; two brothers, Marty (Joyce) Roth, Pine Bluffs, and Allan (Mary) Roth, Litchfield Park, Az.; and sister, Valerie (Paul) Roth, Pine Bluffs; five nieces, one nephew, and several great-nephews and great-nieces.

Contributions can be sent to the Mayo Clinic Research Center, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85259.