Alan Jeffery Roth

2026. He was 70 years of age. He had spent nearly a year dealing

with an aggressive form of cancer.

Jeff’s particular loves were for the opera, the symphony, and on

occasion with his wife, the ballet and theater. He was a big fan of bluegrass music. He also loved to travel and had opportunities to

do so during his employment years and after his retirement.

Jeff spent 40+ years working in Logistics at International Paper

Company, starting out with them in Gardiner, Oregon and then

moving to Memphis, Tennessee. While in Gardiner, he was with the

IP-owned Longview, Portland and Northern Railroad.

Jeff met his wife, Jenness Kitchel Roth, while both were living in

Eugene, Oregon and a part of a singing group. They were married

51 years. He leaves Jenness, his sons, Nathan and Samuel (and

Sam’s caregiver, John Gold), a sister, Jill Roth McMillan, and his

stepmother, Mary. He leaves two nieces and a nephew and their children. He also will be missed by many colleagues and great

friends, including Jim Hanks, who helped care for Jeff in his last

months. He was a generous and uniquely thoughtful man who was

always willing to help those around him. For those qualities, he

was much loved.

A service in remembrance will be announced at a later date.