Heath Allen Koth

A word about Heath
I wish I was there in person to be with you all and to see and celebrate Heath’s love for God and love for each one of you.
Wow…tears begin to flow, as I stop and think of how Heath impacted me so much. He cared so deeply for me and my family, and He will be greatly missed until we see each other again—I look forward to that! He will be forever an uncle to my kids, and the friend who stuck by me, led me, and pointed me to Jesus.
Heath and I met in college.
We were quad-mates. From Day 1, Heath showed sincere interest in me. He cultured me in good music, and his favorite band, Driving and Crying—and we loved turning it up loud in our dorm room, out on the balcony to share with others, and especially in our cars driving wherever and whenever.
Heath and I took a road trip to Colorado for Spring Break. He took me skiing for the first time. We scotch-guarded our jeans, rented some skis, and Heath patiently taught me. What a memory!
I’m right now directing an English camp in the Czech Republic. I’ve been involved in doing summer camps since my first one in Russia.
It was Heath who challenged me to go on a mission’s trip to Russia in 1995. It was a life-altering experience, AND, I couldn’t have done it without Heath challenging me to GO, and his, alongside-approach, always pointing me to Christ’s faithfulness IN me
…This first trip completely changed the trajectory of my life. I would not be serving God in Czech if it hadn’t been for Heath.
Heath was the one who got real with His faith in College and He just invited me to do the same. To read the Bible and to Believe IT. He didn’t push or prod, He just led with compassion, and with the conviction that there was much more to following Christ, and that Christ wanted to do more IN me…If, I would give Him my life, and GO where He leads. In my case that was to GO Russia. My first trip led me to living in Russia for a year and a half—just like Heath had done, and then, I transitioned to doing summer camps in Czech, and NOW, my family and I have been in Czech for over 20 years. Heath came to Czech and visited us several times and was so supportive and encouraging…AND, I would often tell him. I couldn’t help it when I thought about where I was going, or where I wasn’t going, when he stepped into my life!
Something for free…don’t miss that opportunity today to tell someone how much they have meant to you in your life!
Of course, God is good and faithful, but without Heath’s friendship and His faithfulness to call me out, I would not be where I am, with God, or with God’s purpose in my life. I’m sure that is an echoing theme today—thank you God, for Heath.
I’m missing you Heath, as many of us are. I’m so thankful for you, my friend. THANK YOU for being faithful to Christ, and faithful to me. I will strive to be a friend like you and a person that SEES others, immigrants and refugees, people from other places, other backgrounds, and those with all kinds of troubles. I will show sincere interest and point them to Christ and His mandate to GO, to care, and to tell others about Him.
I’m thinking of you all there; I would love to say all of your names out-loud, just like Heath knew each one of you.
—praying for you, trusting God to give you His comfort and peace.
God is good…and WE ALL have experienced His goodness through Heath, a son, a brother, an uncle, a co-worker, a real friend, and a follower of Christ!
Love from Jason, Kerensa, Mollyn and Niam McFrederick

So sorry for this very sad loss of a great son!! Sending you all Big Hugs and Prayers!!!

Condolences to family and friends of Heath.

I'm deeply saddened by this news. You will be missed. Love you buddy!

Love you Heath!!

Heath was such a kind & deeply compassionate soul. Praying for your family’s loss. Believing that we will catch up with Heath in heaven & we’ll laugh together again.

Sorry to hear about your son

We were very saddened to hear of Heaths pasding. My son(Troy Safar) was saddened also, he had some stories of times he spent with Heath in his old orange pickup!! May God's peace surround you and comfort you during this very sad time!@

Heath was a wonderful kid. His buddies in church were very funny and ornery! We loved him! So sorry for your loss!

So sorry to hear about Heath's passing. We first met in Vladimir, Russia when he came to work with our church and youth camps. His love for the Lord and people always shone brightly. His sense of humor brought joy and happiness. He will be greatly missed.

Our love and prayers are with you all! We ask Jesus to be right with you during this time to comfort you and to hold you in His Presence! He is always with us so stay close to Him and He will walk you through each step and moment! We love you all so much!

My deepest sympathies. Way to young. Love to you cousin

So sorry for the loss of your son.
May God give you strength to get through this.

Sorry to hear about Heath. The lord c wi



Sorry to hear about Heath. The Lord will be with you thru these times

My deepest sympathy to your families in the loss of your loved one. I got acquainted with Keith while woeking at Vantage Point where we reminisced about BWC and world travels. His sense of humor was a bright spot in the office and he will be deeply missed by many. Prayers, dear friends.

So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with all of the family.

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. May the Lord rewards him with the fruits of heaven he so deserves. We did not know your son personally, but reading his obituary and the comments tells us he was a dear and gentle man 🙏🙏

I knew Heath through my son John. He was at my place in Storla a few times he was a likeable kid to me. Loved to feed him BBQ and potatoe salda. He also helped my son to go get dryer out. I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s awful to loss one of your kids. God be with you all.

I am so sorry to learn of Heath's passing. I knew him as a fellow volunteer with the Wesleyan "Go-Net" program in Vladimir, Russia from 1994-1997. He was a fun teammate, and he enjoyed his ministry and relationships in Russia. I am sorry for your family's loss, and I am praying for all of you.

My sincere condolences to the Koth family, may you cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.

So sorry to family and friends on the loss of Heath. Prayers and sympathy to all.

so sorry for your loss prayers for your family

So sorry for your loss 🙏🌹❤️

This news came as quite a shock. Heath was a good friend, a sweet soul, and a practical joker who could easily get me going. We will miss him terribly. We are standing with the family and all his friends who I know are also hurting deeply.

So sorry for your families loss🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Words can not express how bad I feel for you. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are going up for you to find some kind of peace during this journey.

So sorry to hear about Heath's passing. To his family-you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to hear about Heath's passing. To his family-you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Heath was an a dear friend growing up. He will always be remembered as a caring, supportive, and fun person. I am saddened to hear of his passing, but comforted by the knowledge that he is now with the Lord.

Thinking of his family - thinking of Heath brings back alot of good memories. Sincerely sorry for your loss.

Great person, so sorry to hear this and prayers with the family

You were a great man and and an awesome friend

Holding your family in my prayers. So sorry that you have to say goodbye. This is something a parent never wants to do. I have fond memories working with Heath at Vantagepoint.

I have learned in this journey so far that the pain is worth it because we have lived so deeply.