Vonda was born on the family farm in Grover, CO to Carl and Rose Roth. She lived in Colorado all her life. She married the love of her life on June 24, 1950 to Kenneth Root. Together they raised three children. Dan, Donna, and Terry.
They were married close to 60 years until Ken’s passing. They had so many adventures together. Camping, fishing, and golf were on the top of the list. So were the Denver Broncos. Vonda was an excellent seamstress. She also enjoyed bowling and playing card games. Vonda served as the Secretary for the County Commissioners in Arapahoe County for many years.
She is survived by her sisters, Donna Rose, Carol Jean, and Marjorie, also her Brother Carl “Bumper”, Daughter Donna, and her Son Terry and his wife Margaret along with 8 Grandchildren: Jessica, Kacey, Stefany, Kristy, Nicolas, Emily, Sarah and Tyler.
10 Great Grandchildren: Elijah, Rebecca, Owen, Leah, Kyleiah, Ariyah, Vivienne, Everett, Levi, and Maeve.
Vonda was preceded in death by her Parents, Carl and Rose, her Step Mother Elinor, her Brother Bob, her Son Dan, her Husband Ken, and her Sister Betty Ann.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7755 Greenstone Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
If you are unable to attend the service in person, we invite you to watch it by going directly to live.redeemerconnect.com.
