Pamela Roth

Pamela Sue (Thoe) Roth, 74, of Cedar Falls, died Friday, December 13, 2024 at Pinnacle Specialty Care after a lengthy battle with breast cancer and other health complications. She was born June 3, 1950, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the only daughter of Norwegian American parents, Emery Ulve Thoe and Gertrude Julia (Oss) Thoe. She graduated from Webster City High School, attended Iowa Central, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Upper Iowa University and pursued graduate studies at the University of Northern Iowa. She met James K. Johnson and a few lifelong friends after moving to the Waterloo area to care for her nephews, and decided to make the Cedar Valley her home. Pam and Jim were married and welcomed both a son and daughter before later divorcing. Pam will be remembered for her deep kindness and natural compassion. Her gentle nature came with an occasional spunky side, which could be humorous when it emerged. She was bright, beautiful, and warm. She was intrinsically motivated to care for others, to make positive change and to help people. Her love and care extended well beyond her family. Pam was well suited for her profession, working within the field of Human Services. She cared for children in the Latchkey program at St. Nicholas school and spent many years bringing her family along to volunteer at a weekly Cedar Valley Catholic parish community meal. Pam provided support for children and adults with special needs. She served as a volunteer mentor for teen girls involved in Juvenile Court, and was employed as a dual diagnosis substance abuse counselor through Pathways Behavioral Services. On September 25, 2004, she was united in marriage to Roger Roth at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA, following a long partnership. The two happily shared nearly thirty years together before her passing. Pam is survived by her husband, Roger of Cedar Falls; daughter, Lindsay (Brent) Buehler of Waterloo; son, Bradley (Marissa) Johnson of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Milo Buehler and Kennady and Adley Johnson; and brother, Larry (Kathleen) Thoe of Fairmont, MN and five nephews; Brett, Mike, Kent, Lance, and Bryan Thoe. All will hold her memory in their hearts. Pam was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Gerald Thoe and Emery Richard Thoe. A private family gathering was held at the time of her passing, with a larger celebration of life planned for January 2025. We hope that all who cared for her and those who were cared for by her will join us as we memorialize Pam and honor her life.

Pamela Roth

June 3, 1950 - December 13, 2024