Ardis Marie Roth

Ardis Marie Gaunt was born July 2, 1933 in Long Lane, Missouri. She was the daughter of Moline and Jessie Everet Gaunt. She died Oct. 18, 2010 in Fort Collins, Colorado, at the age of 77. She was truly a humble child of the great depression. Ardis grew up in Buffalo, Missouri and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1951. She attained a nursing degree from Burge Hospital School of Nursing in 1954. On Sept. 29, 1955 she married Max H. Roth of Hastings, Nebraska. They made their first home in Ottuma, Iowa. In 1957 they moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado and started a family. Ardis was a registered nurse for Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver, Colorado for 15 years. Ardis and Max retired to the family homes in Denver and Nathrop, Colorado in 1995. Ardis was pareceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years only 71 days prior to her own death. Three surviving children; Kathryn Roth and her husband Sam of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jeanne Meyer of Greeley, Colorado, and Daniel Roth and his wife Donna of Wellington, Colorado. Three grandchildren, Benjamin, Ilana, and Clayton. She leaves behind a legacy of service to her Catholic faith, a devoted love of her husband, family and a profound sense of humility, frugality, and mercy that was forged in the crucible of the great depression. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ardis's name to Mother Cabrini Shrine, 20189 Cabrini Blvd, Golden, CO 80401. A Rosary will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2:00pm and Funeral Mass is scheduled at 2:30pm both will be held at Mother Cabrini Shrine Chapel located at 20189 Cabrini Boulevard in Golden, Colorado. ______________________________________________________ Maximillian Harold Roth was born September 20, 1930 in Hastings, Nebraska. He was the son of Harold J. and Margaret E. Roth. He died August 8, 2010 in Loveland, Colorado, at the age of 79. He was truly a child of the great depression. Max grew up in Hastings and graduated from Saint Cecilia High School in 1949. He attained a degree in Flora Culture and Ornamental Horticulture from Kansas State University in 1952. Upon graduation, he was drafted into the U. S. Army and served with the 5th Armoured Division during the Korean War. On September 29, 1955 he married Ardis Gaunt. They made their first home in Ottuma, Iowa, where he worked for Interstate Nurseries. In 1957 they moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he became the Chief Florist at the Broadmoor Hotel. In 1960 he became a broker in the floral industry for the Fred Gloeckner Company of New York City, New York. He retired to the family home in Denver, Colorado in 1995. Max is survied by his wife of 55 years and three children: Kathryn Roth and her husband Sam of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jeanne Meyer of Greeley, Colorado, and Daniel Roth and his wife Donna of Fort Collins, Colorado. There are three grandchildren, Benjamin, Ilana, and Clayton. He leaves a legacy of service to his country, a profound love of nature, and family values forged in the crucible of the Great Depression. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Max's name to the Denver Rescue Mission. Credit card donations can be made via phone at 303-313-2443. Please share your memories of Ardis and Max and condolences with their family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button.