Charlotte Ann Roth

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Charlotte Ann Roth passed away at the age of 85. Charlotte was born on May 7, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Dave Leeson, Z"L and Sophie Leeson, Z"L. She graduated North High School in 1952, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was particularly proud of achieving Valedictorian when she graduated from Minneapolis Talmud Torah, Bet Hamidrash. Charlotte met Albert Rubin, a veteran of the Korean War, while they both were attending University of Minnesota; they were married in 1953 until his passing in 1974. After Albert's passing, Charlotte would fall in love and marry again: In 1976, she married Sidney Aronson, Z"L, until his passing in 1984. Charlotte married Irving Roth, Z"L in 1986 and remained his beloved and devoted bride until his passing in 2003. Charlotte and Albert were the proud and loving parents of Howard Rubin (married to Lúcinha Rubin of Brazil); Sheree Horton (formerly married to Ron Horton, Z"L); Stephanie Kiskis, Z"L, and, Stephan Rubin (married to Lori Rosen Rubin). Charlotte was the very proud grandmother of Hannah Fodor, Judith Colmenares, Rachel Rubin, and Alauna Rubin. Charlotte devoted her life and energy as a Jewish educator, holding many teaching positions in the Twin Cities, Atlanta, Georgia; and, Houston, Texas. She was most proud of the honor and recognition bestowed upon her in 2009 when she received the Bureau of Jewish Education's Irving L. Samuels Outstanding Teacher Awards for Judaic Studies. Charlotte, upon receiving this honor, stated, "Teaching our children Judaism, holidays, prayer, Torah, even Mishnah, has always been foremost with me. Being a part of the future of our children, and helping to assure that we will continue to be the 'chosen' people - that is, to set a good example to the rest of the world is my life's goal." Charlotte was an avid reader of mystery novels; she loved to sew items she gave as gifts; was a great cook; and, passionate in collecting miniature elephants. Private funeral for the family will be held at Emanu El Memorial Park on Friday, October 18, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Congregation Brith Shalom, Bellaire, Texas on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM. Please give generously, in her memory, to the Congregation Brith Shalom Religious School Donation Fund which can be found at www.brithshalom.org.

Charlotte Ann Roth

May 7, 1934 - October 15, 2019