Mary Gaylord Roth

Mary Gaylord Roth, 90, of Everett, formerly of Coupeville, died June 8, 2004 at Lynnwood Manor Health Care Center.

Mrs. Roth was born Aug. 21, 1913, in Sweet Home, Ore., to Wallace Gaylord and Grace (Van Atta) Gaylord. She finished high school at Wa-Hi, Ore., in 1930. Mary was married to Harold (Kye) Roth in 1931 in Wenatchee, where they lived until 1946. He was a baker and she worked as a retail clerk. In 1946, they moved to Yakima and lived in that area until 1960. They retired to Hemet, Calif., for several years. Their retirement turned to resort management at Whistling Jack for four years and caretaking on Whidbey Island during the 1970’s. In 1983 they moved to South Everett to assume care of Mary’s mother.

Mary is survived by her husband Kye, who still lives in good health and enjoys regular Lion’s Club activities. Also surviving is one son, Don Roth and wife Janet of Coupeville; four grandchildren, Barbara Roth of Lynnwood, David Roth and wife Sandy of Escondido, Calif., Kathy Nelson and husband Jeff of American Falls, Idaho, and Steven Roth of Sumner; five great-grandchildren, Jason and Amy Nelson, Donald, Sarah and Stefanie Roth.

A memorial graveside service was held June 10, at Sunnyside Cemetery, the Rev. Mary Boyd officiating. Arrangements and cremation under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.