Born Detroit Michigan June 09, 1944; passed away Calgary, Alberta on August 09, 2015.
Born in Detroit, moved to Longview Alberta at the age of 2 and then to Brooks, Alberta where he attended all 12 years of school, participating in basketball, football, curling and baseball. He was an avid boy scout, attaining Queen Scout status and also a scout leader.
He attended Mount Royal in Calgary, then joined his dad and brother in Brooks in their business Big Twin Motors.
He attended College in Chicago attaining a Board of Trade certificate; and worked at a commodities brokerage in Edmonton before starting his own ranch near Brooks.
Cattle prices fell, and Ross sold out, headed for Hawaii; where he taught scuba diving and also worked as a bookkeeper. On his return to Canada he worked towards attaining his Certified General Accountant papers; and worked in his own accounting firms until his retirement in 2010.
His proudest moments were being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; cycling across Canada in 2002 & restoring his 1956 Ford Sunliner.
Health problems had plagued him in the last few years, including advanced diabetes, kidney disease, congestive heart failure and stroke. He battled through bravely; but finally, the fight was too much for him. His final moments were peaceful…falling into a deep sleep; and then his heart stopped.
Survived by his wife Paulette, sons Robb (Sheri) of Victoria BC, and Brian of Grande Prairie, AB; Grandchildren Megan (Devin) Walker, Ryley, Joshua, Amanda, Alexander, Sapphyre, Caleb & Keegan; and Great-Grandchildren Chloe, Jaxon and Cohen.
Sisters Anne (Robert) Baines of Lethbridge; Joan (Earl) Maynes of Stirling; and Brother Donald (Diane) of Brooks with numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces & nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Donald, mother Zelly and son Robert.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Heart and Stroke Fund, The Kidney Foundation or the Diabetic Society, or Stars Ambulance.
A Celebration of Life will be in Hanna Alberta; Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 2pm at the Hanna Community Centre 503 – 5th Avenue West
Interment will be held with family members at a future date.Murray, Ross Alexander.
Born Detroit Michigan June 09, 1944; passed away Calgary, Alberta on August 09, 2015.
Born in Detroit, moved to Longview Alberta at the age of 2 and then to Brooks, Alberta where he attended all 12 years of school, participating in basketball, football, curling and baseball. He was an avid boy scout, attaining Queen Scout status and also a scout leader.
He attended Mount Royal in Calgary, then joined his dad and brother in Brooks in their business Big Twin Motors.
He attended College in Chicago attaining a Board of Trade certificate; and worked at a commodities brokerage in Edmonton before starting his own ranch near Brooks.
Cattle prices fell, and Ross sold out, headed for Hawaii; where he taught scuba diving and also worked as a bookkeeper. On his return to Canada he worked towards attaining his Certified General Accountant papers; and worked in his own accounting firms until his retirement in 2010.
His proudest moments were being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; cycling across Canada in 2002 & restoring his 1956 Ford Sunliner.
Health problems had plagued him in the last few years, including advanced diabetes, kidney disease, congestive heart failure and stroke. He battled through bravely; but finally, the fight was too much for him. His final moments were peaceful…falling into a deep sleep; and then his heart stopped.
Survived by his wife Paulette, sons Robb (Sheri) of Victoria BC, and Brian of Grande Prairie, AB; Grandchildren Megan (Devin) Walker, Ryley, Joshua, Amanda, Alexander, Sapphyre, Caleb & Keegan; and Great-Grandchildren Chloe, Jaxon and Cohen.
Sisters Anne (Robert) Baines of Lethbridge; Joan (Earl) Maynes of Stirling; and Brother Donald (Diane) of Brooks with numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces & nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Donald, mother Zelly and son Robert.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Heart and Stroke Fund, The Kidney Foundation or the Diabetic Society, or Stars Ambulance.
A Celebration of Life will be in Hanna Alberta; Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 2pm at the Hanna Community Centre 503 – 5th Avenue West
Interment will be held with family members at a future date.
