Sharon Lee (Kruder) Roth
Obituary
A much-loved mother and grandmother, Sharon "Shari" Lee Roth, 78, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 with her daughter, Kimberly, and granddaughter, Kayla at her side. From the time of her cancer diagnosis in July, Shari made the most of her time surrounded by her children and grandchildren who brought her so much joy. Even in the face of her diagnosis, her concern was for that of her two children and four grandchildren and if they would be all right. She was one of the most selfless, caring, and generous people you could ever meet.
Shari was born on December 23, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in California, and resided in Morgan Hill, California for over 40 years before moving to Phoenix, Arizona in December 2018. She graduated from San Jose State University and worked for the Morgan Hill Unified School District for over thirty years. In addition to working for the school district, Shari was the accounting and office manager for the family construction and cabinet business. She was married for 46 years to Bill Roth who passed away in 2015.
Shari will always be remembered for her love of the beach, especially Santa Cruz, The Beach Boys, fast cars, crocheting, reading, getting her nails done, drinking Starbucks Mocha Frappuccinos with extra ice, and watching football . She loved wearing sweatshirts, especially ones that represented her grandkids' schools. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas, although she could watch Christmas movies any time of the year (White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street were favorites)!
While heartbroken Shari is no longer with us, we feel extremely lucky and blessed to have had someone so special in our lives, which makes saying goodbye all the more difficult. We find comfort in all the wonderful memories and experiences we had with her and know that her memory lives on in her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her son Steven; daughter Kimberly; grandsons, Thomas, Chase, and Miles; granddaughter Kayla; sister Georgia; and brothers William, Gerald, and Todd.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Lou Malnati's, 17787 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. In lieu of flowers, we are inviting people to make a donation in Shari's memory to one of two organizations that held a special place in her heart: Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Published in Morgan Hill Times · November 5, 2024