Stanley Roth Obituary

I am very sorry fir your families loss. He was a wonderful teacher and made me love biology. I wasn't a big science lover but he made it fun. I always told my kids about going out in the fields searching for bugs, plants and animals. Hands on learning was what I needed. He was such a delight.

I attended the visitation and the memorial service, and in both cases there were so many people there that I couldn't even come close to greeting Jan. Stan was a force in the community.
Two of my brothers, myself, and my son had Stan in high school, in the 60's and 90's. I am thankful we had him in our lives.

Stan was a "one of a kind" who changed lives and inspired people. during my 8 years on the School Board, he never missed a meeting and brought good ideas and solutions to the meetings---only one such endeavor that he took on over his amazing life-span. HE MADE A DIFFERENCE

A great and memorable man whose lasting touch reached far and wide. We should all strive to lead a life so good in its influence as Stan's. I accompanied him and some kids to western Kansas to investigate ferruginous hawks. We were scaling a steep eroded slope when he slipped and fell, tucking his body around his camera! Both got up, unharmed- impressive save!

I'm sorry for your loss.

So many great memories, Stan hating my drawings of pith, xylem and phloem , hitting me with an eraser ( my fault, I fell asleep after lunch)and presenting various possums and turtles I brought to his classroom/ menagerie. With all due respect to many great teachers in my life, he was my favorite and most impactful. He was an incredible leader in so many areas, Lawrence is a better place because of his involvement and mentorship

Janet, Jim, and Debbie, I want to let you know that I am thinking of you and remembering many years of admiring your family. You have so much to remember and be proud of. Pat Anderson

During my years at LHS, I was intrigued by Mr. Roth as he shared his passion for "all things science". Over the past 25 years, I've enjoyed seeing him annually at the LHS Scholarship awards ceremony. This year, he walked to the podium to share his Stan Roth Scholarship and proclaimed he was preserved with formaldehyde! What a joy to see Stan, Jan and family join in this memorable activity. Prayers of peace for you all.

Stan Roth was a favorite and a true treasure. I loved his classes.

One time , when I was grown and had 2 small children, I called him to come up to the playground at Broken Arrow to help identify a strange print in the sand. He came and after fully examining it, came to the conclusion that it was someone with roller skates with a round stopper at the front making a round imprint. Not some exciting animal we had discovered.
I send my sympathies to you all at this sad time.

How much Stan Roth meant to me growing up! All those wonderful field trips of many kinds developed a lifelong enjoyment of and interest in nature and citizen science for me, and many others, I am sure. We have lost a giant in our community but for me, even more. As his assistant two years in high school, I will never forget his compassion and support, understanding, leadership and integrity while requiring our best efforts. He made all the difference and influenced me greatly when I became a teacher myself! I am so sorry for the grief and sadness you must feel, Janet, and your children. The leader of your family illuminated a pathway for many here and throughout the region, and you must feel great anguish. It was Stan Roth who came to my own father´s funeral in 2012 and Stan Roth who welcomed me to birding events well after high school. He will not be forgotten, but greatly missed. May his legacy live on. My deepest sympathy for you all.

Mr Roth was my biology teacher in the 1970s and he was excellent. I remember him well. I remember Janet too as my family lived on the same street in Lawrence. My condolences to everyone.

My condolences to the Roth family and to all the people whose lives were touched by Stan. He was a great educator as well as a good human being. I too was amazed at Room 106 and I admit, a little frightened to go in it sometimes. More recently I got to know Stan again at his PT clinic. He always commented on my smile when I greeted him and I was his favorite. I will miss your smile Stan.

Michele (Garrett) Simpson

I loved Mr. Roth as my biology teacher in the 70s. A couple of funnies... if a boy came in with his long hair cut off (most always as punishment from his dad) Mr. Roth would say "happy haircut!" And if someone dared to fall asleep in his class, he´d wake them up with a blast from the handy fire extinguisher. That sure worked! RIP, Mr Roth.

I first met Mr. Roth when I entered room 106 at Lawrence High School 57 years ago. Little did I know how big of an impact he would have on my life even after high school. He loved to teach, he taught what he loved, and I learned so much from him about life. My sincerest condolences to Jan and the entire Roth family.

Great teacher and a better human being. He will be missed.