Julie D. Roth, 74, of Largo. FL, formerly of Trinity, FL, passed on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Brookside Hospice House, Palm Harbor.
Born in Evanston, IL, she moved here from Springfield, VA in 2003. She was the head buyer for the May Co., Inc. in Washington, DC for many years. After she married her husband, they owned Linens & Spreads in Springfield, VA and Rockville Pike, MD for 11 years. She then became a sales agent for Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance for her father, Richard M. Douglas. She was a founding member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Port Richey, FL.
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Morton S. Roth; two sons, Jeffrey (Shari) Roth of Boulder, CO and Lawrence (Joanna) Roth of Woodbridge, VA; brother, Richard Douglas of Springfield, VA; sister, Mari Thaxton of Aurora, CO; and three grandchildren: Jordan, Kyle, and Brandi Roth.
A graveside service will be held at 9:15 AM on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3050 Starkey Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655.
You have been an inspiration to all of us at Caring Christ, now Trinity Lutheran Church, as you struggled each sunday to be with your church family.
Dr. K
Julie was a wonderful lady. Every time I saw her, she had a smile on her face. She always made me feel appreciated. Her love for Trinity Lutheran Church and her Heavenly Father did not go unnoticed, even when you all needed to move to Largo. Morty, we love you and pray that you will feel the love and peace of Jesus during this time. Love and hugs, Christene
Remembering Aunt Julie. She took me to my first concert, (Wings)… interviewed and offered me my first high school job, (her Linens ‘N Things store)… instilled “decorating” into my right brain… redirected me to my grandmother’s tender-hearted side… introduced my love affair with Greek food (Milanos)… Our hearts are broken that you’ve gone, but truly overflowing with joy as we celebrate your new life in Christ. Well done, good and faithful servant! Love you and miss you! xoxo
Love, Sherry
may you fly with the angels and rest till time ends
Dearest Morty and family;
Sometimes, we never realize how much a person means to us, and we don’t realize how they have touched so many lives until they are gone. We will always remember Julie’s warmth, hospitality and loving spirit. We remember both of you having such a wonderful passion to further God’s church through Caring Christ- Trinity Lutheran. It was an honor to know you both. We have missed you both since you moved to Largo, and then when we left Florida. May God comfort you and give you strength. We love and miss you. Wish we could be there with you but you have and will be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Allen and Holly Boulware
Julie was such an inspiration to us all with her deep faith and trust in the Lord. She was always so sweet and caring and we will miss her dearly. It was a pleasure to know her and spend so much time with her as Caring Christ, now Trinity Lutheran grew and we dearly missed her when she moved away. May she rest in peace and prayers for strength for Morty. God Bless, Cindy, Nick and Arielle
It has been a joy to know Julie from the beginning at Caring Christ, to now Trinity Luther Church. Julie you will truly be missed from us all. Love and hugs Joan
Hi Morton, We’re sorry to learn of Julie’s passing. Please know that Helen and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Bill White at Pinecrest
I am blessed to have laughed with, cried with, and been loved by Aunt Julie. She shared her friendship freely, loved her family deeply, served and loved her Lord faithfully. Looking forward to our Long Hello! Love, Sandy
My view from 6th row choir side
We moved many times until I was 10 years old, lived mostly in Midwest and West coast so I did have the opportunity to spend some time with my Mom’s family and had hilarious memories of “ Uncle Caterpillar” and Grandpa “Pudding Tame” but Dad’s family was unknown from my perspective . Our interaction was limited mostly to conversations on the phone, letters or audio cassettes we sent and received from my Grandparents. When we returned from Dad’s tour in Japan and landed at the airport I remember descending into a huge embrace of strangers. One of those huggers was Aunt Julie and that feeling of being surrounded by love never ended. We began a tradition of family dinners to celebrate special occasions and holidays and worshiping together on Sunday. Once we moved to Virginia Grandpa helped us find Prince of Peace Lutheran church and eventually it became the home church for not only the five of us but my grandparents, Aunt Julie, Uncle Don, and Aunt Mari. We like to sing with gusto but not typically on key, so 6th row on the choir side was the place to be for the next 20-25 years. Aunt Julie took her role of God mother and Aunt very seriously investing her time and affection on us. I looked forward to afternoons spent together at the movies or at her apartment. She fondly recalled the conversation we had about me “hoping to grow up and have big boobs just like her”. Honestly don’t remember that but I do recall her being there to encourage me while I was a shy teenager and a new mother. After one particularly long night of Cameron screaming she called me to check in and it seemed like before I could finish my exhausted, tearful explanation she was at our door. She sent Garett and I off to bed while taking over care of our newborn Cameron. Aunt Julie modeled her faith by anchoring in the harbor of her Savior when life was tough and celebrating her Lord’s goodness when life brought blessings. She served her Lord faithfully, loved her family deeply and shared forgiveness freely. My sister and I continue to worship together in the “Douglas” clan pew and I am grateful that my children are able experience the power of praying and worshiping together! When I cross the great divide I look forward to descending into that warm embrace of which I know Aunt Julie will be part of – I expect to continue worshiping on the 6th row choir side because even in Heaven I bet we will still struggle to carry a tune! Holding on to the promise of the long hello!!! Love, Sandy
Dear Morty and Family, This Is Julie cousin Joy Haeger.I got to know Julie 5 years ago on many phone conversations. Morty and Julie took care of my 90 year old dad in their Home.I will be always so thankful for all they did. My Dad was not easy to be around and they were saints to help Him. I enjoyed many talks with Julie. We talked about Our faith in triune God and prayed together….
I always wanted to Meet Julie in person…..I will in Heavan. It will be a glorious reunion with all of family….We will Miss you for now
Bruce and Joy