Jack Root, Longtime Industry Representative, Dies

AZTEC, N.M. — Jack Root, 65, of Aztec, N.M., died on March 11, in Durango, Colo. He died after sustaining injuries from a skiing accident.

Root was involved in the pest control industry in several capacities including owner/operator, chemical manufacturer rep, regulatory official and consultant.

Root worked in the agricultural chemical industry until 1978. He then went to work for the State of Arizona. He semi-retired and moved to Aztec in 1994, to fulfill his dream of owning a farm on the river and living in a timber frame home. He started North & Root Consulting and later established Animas Exterminating.

Root is survived by wife, Helen, of Aztec; mother, Jessie Root, of Avon, Ohio; brother, Frank Root Jr., of Avon, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cremation will occur at Hood Mortuary Crematory in Durango. A Celebration of his life will be held later this month at his home in Aztec. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Additional information from the (Farmington, N.M.) Daily-Times.