WILLIAM (“Bill”) KEITH ROTH
May 24, 1940 – December 13, 2023
It is with the greatest of shock and sorrow that we announce the passing of our much loved husband, dad, grandfather and friend. We just do not know what we are all going to do without you.
Bill was born in Carman, Manitoba on May 24, 1940 to his parents Lloyd Roy Roth and May Belle Theresa Roth (nee Heiman). He was raised a farm kid in the Graysville area, the oldest of three siblings. His Brother Ken predeceased him on May 28, 2010; he is survived by his sister Donalda Woods of Saskatchewan. Bill is also survived and will be forever missed by his wife of 61 years Matilda (nee Lylyk), daughter Kim, son Lee, and grandchildren Hayley (Austin) and Reid.
Following grade twelve graduation he successfully completed Teachers College and married the love of his life Matilda. He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba. Bill taught school for 15 years. As a teacher he believed every child can learn and he was prepared to put in the time and effort to help them achieve their own potential. Even through his years of teaching, Bill remained a farmer, returning home to the Carman area. He bought his own first piece of land near Carman in 1965. Later years brought more purchases and some sales. He knew the land, the soil, so much so that one of his pieces was selected by the U of M and sold to them for their Research Farm site. Bill was actively involved in his rural community. He farmed in the Carman, Graysville, Roseisle and Homewood areas. He was a member of the Keystone Agricultural Producers and 2nd Vice President of Western Canada Flax Growers Association for two years. He was Reeve of the RM of Dufferin from 1984 – 2001. As Reeve he listened to people and tried to make well reasoned decisions balancing the needs of some with the consequences for others. Bill was very proud to be part of initiating the Pembina Valley Water Task Force and feasibility study of rural water lines. In 1986, he became a director of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities, and thereafter sat on the Municipal Assessment Review Committee, Education Financing Review Committee, Social Assistance Review Committee, Contaminated Sites Environmental Committee and Agricultural Advisory Council. He enjoyed both the cause and the social aspects of meeting people in person at annual events. He loved to talk to people. Even complete strangers. Bill had an extensive knowledge of world history and politics. He was a candidate in the 1990 provincial election, running as an underdog in a constituency held by the other party for over 100 years. He ran to pursue what he believed were the needs of the locals at that time, opting for a passionate but difficult cause. Bill was well known for putting the needs of others ahead of his own. His personal interests included music, political debates, a good joke, time with friends and family, cards, and travel. Bill was a long-standing member of the Carman Golf and Curling Club where he golfed twice a week this past season with friends. Bill was also fiercely committed to weekly card games with friends. Most of all though, he was dedicated to ensuring the well-being of his family. Bill was immensely proud of his grandchildren, actively involved in both their lives from the very beginning. He could always be counted on at a moments notice. We already miss you “Bumpa” immensely. We all knew he could never retire from farming. Delivering a load of grain, by himself, on the day he passed.
The family would like to thank the people at the elevator who called for help, Boundary Trails, STARS and the HSC, Dr. Donald Schellenberg, Reverand Kenyon and ladies of Carman United Church, all the pallbearers and the many friends and community members for their kind words, offers of help, flowers, food and support.
Funeral services are Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Carman United Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. Viewing will take place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Doyle’s funeral Home in Carman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to STARS or the Boundary Trails Health Center Foundation.
May 24, 1940 – December 13, 2023
It is with the greatest of shock and sorrow that we announce the passing of our much loved husband, dad, grandfather and friend. We just do not know what we are all going to do without you.
Bill was born in Carman, Manitoba on May 24, 1940 to his parents Lloyd Roy Roth and May Belle Theresa Roth (nee Heiman). He was raised a farm kid in the Graysville area, the oldest of three siblings. His Brother Ken predeceased him on May 28, 2010; he is survived by his sister Donalda Woods of Saskatchewan. Bill is also survived and will be forever missed by his wife of 61 years Matilda (nee Lylyk), daughter Kim, son Lee, and grandchildren Hayley (Austin) and Reid.
Following grade twelve graduation he successfully completed Teachers College and married the love of his life Matilda. He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba. Bill taught school for 15 years. As a teacher he believed every child can learn and he was prepared to put in the time and effort to help them achieve their own potential. Even through his years of teaching, Bill remained a farmer, returning home to the Carman area. He bought his own first piece of land near Carman in 1965. Later years brought more purchases and some sales. He knew the land, the soil, so much so that one of his pieces was selected by the U of M and sold to them for their Research Farm site. Bill was actively involved in his rural community. He farmed in the Carman, Graysville, Roseisle and Homewood areas. He was a member of the Keystone Agricultural Producers and 2nd Vice President of Western Canada Flax Growers Association for two years. He was Reeve of the RM of Dufferin from 1984 – 2001. As Reeve he listened to people and tried to make well reasoned decisions balancing the needs of some with the consequences for others. Bill was very proud to be part of initiating the Pembina Valley Water Task Force and feasibility study of rural water lines. In 1986, he became a director of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities, and thereafter sat on the Municipal Assessment Review Committee, Education Financing Review Committee, Social Assistance Review Committee, Contaminated Sites Environmental Committee and Agricultural Advisory Council. He enjoyed both the cause and the social aspects of meeting people in person at annual events. He loved to talk to people. Even complete strangers. Bill had an extensive knowledge of world history and politics. He was a candidate in the 1990 provincial election, running as an underdog in a constituency held by the other party for over 100 years. He ran to pursue what he believed were the needs of the locals at that time, opting for a passionate but difficult cause. Bill was well known for putting the needs of others ahead of his own. His personal interests included music, political debates, a good joke, time with friends and family, cards, and travel. Bill was a long-standing member of the Carman Golf and Curling Club where he golfed twice a week this past season with friends. Bill was also fiercely committed to weekly card games with friends. Most of all though, he was dedicated to ensuring the well-being of his family. Bill was immensely proud of his grandchildren, actively involved in both their lives from the very beginning. He could always be counted on at a moments notice. We already miss you “Bumpa” immensely. We all knew he could never retire from farming. Delivering a load of grain, by himself, on the day he passed.
The family would like to thank the people at the elevator who called for help, Boundary Trails, STARS and the HSC, Dr. Donald Schellenberg, Reverand Kenyon and ladies of Carman United Church, all the pallbearers and the many friends and community members for their kind words, offers of help, flowers, food and support.
Funeral services are Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Carman United Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. Viewing will take place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Doyle’s funeral Home in Carman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to STARS or the Boundary Trails Health Center Foundation.