Alan E. Roth, the husband of retired Covenant pastor Carol Roth, died February 20, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. He was 87.
Alan Edward Roth was born on August 22, 1935, in Newton, Kansas, to parents Willie and Della Roth. After graduating from Berean Academy in 1953, he attended Grace Bible Institute. He later graduated from Wheaton College in 1958 and the University of Kansas Medical School in 1962.
He married Carol Turner in 1958. After completing medical school, he began a pathology residency in the United States Army. He served in the army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1969 in both Texas and Colorado. Following his military service, the family moved to Overland Park, Kansas, where they raised four daughters.
Alan practiced pathology in Wyandotte County for his entire career. He also served his community as the Wyandotte County deputy coroner for 15 years as well as serving on the board of the Community Blood Center for nearly 30 years.
As an active member of his church, Alan served in a variety of elected roles and regularly sang with the church choir. Additionally, he and Carol mentored many people and were involved in various medical outreach efforts in the Oaxaca region of Mexico.
Alan was actively involved in the churches Carol served throughout the years, including Hillcrest Covenant Church in Prairie Village, Kansas; Olathe Covenant Church in Olathe, Kansas; and Harvest Ridge Covenant Church in Shawnee, Kansas. He served in a variety of elected roles and offered his musical talents, both singing with the choir and playing the organ at various points. Additionally, he and Carol mentored many people and were involved in various medical outreach efforts in the Oaxaca region of Mexico.
Alan and Carol were known for their hospitality, hosting various family, friends, and strangers. Alan was known for always having a good story, a sense of humor informed by his profession, and an enjoyment of cars, computers, coffee, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; four children, Natalie Sollo (David), Colleen Bolthouse (David), Heather Perkins (Glen), and Gretchen Harro (Ted); seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on March 6 at The Journey, a Covenant congregation in Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Journey, 9999 E. Harry, Wichita, KS 67207; or Covenant World Relief and Development, c/o The Evangelical Covenant Church, PO Box 773420, Chicago, IL 60677-3420.
Peace be to his memory.
