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Tony Ross

October 02, 1945 - November 30, 2020

Due to the current pandemic, we will not be having a funeral service at this time. We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Tony Ross. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.

OBITUARY
On November 30, 2020, John (Tony) Ross, passed away at the age of 75 after his fight against the coronavirus. Tony was born in Santa Cruz, CA to Tony and Lucille (Ford) Ross.Tony joined the Navy at age 20, serving as a marine mechanic. After serving for 2 years, he entered the Santa Cruz Naval Reserve Unit. Tony devoted himself to raising show dogs, decorating for Christmas, and serving his community. Tony will be remembered for his...  see more
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  • Joey Ross
    Joey Ross:
    January 10, 2021
    I don't ever talk openly to people besides my wife. Iv always been A very quiet person, or introvert if you will. But today I would like to pay my respects to A very special person that has helped me, been A big influence in my life. He taught us to love...  more
  • Wally Correa
    Wally Correa:
    December 14, 2020 · via iPhone
    All want to say sorry for your loss , Barbara, john, and mike . Tony was my mentor and I still said everything I have I owe to tony. I always remember playing golf with him . thanks for everything. tony and barbara
  • OJ Correa
    OJ Correa:
    December 13, 2020 · via mobile
    I want to start off my offering condolences to the Ross family. Tony Ross took my father Wally under his wing at RMC Lonestar. He made sure that my father was able to reach his full potential. This provided my family with so much, I want to thank you for...  more
  • Bill West
    Bill West added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Tony Ross:
    December 12, 2020
  • Bill West
    Bill West added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Tony Ross:
    December 12, 2020
  • Bill West
    Bill West added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Tony Ross:
    December 12, 2020
  • Bill West
    Bill West added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Tony Ross:
    December 12, 2020
  • Bill West
    Bill West added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Tony Ross:
    December 12, 2020
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    • Bill West
      Bill West Uncle Tony's wedding advice was 5 words, "Yes, dear, you're, always, right."
    • Bill West
      Bill West Uncle Tony was always the life of the party. He'd want all of us to carry on that quality.
      • December 12, 2020
  • James West
    James West:
    December 10, 2020
    Tony was the patriarch of our family. He mentored me from the time I was 18. He taught me how to snow ski, water ski, and drink beer! He told me his mother had him take ballet lessons as a child and that was why he became such a smooth and velvety...  more
  • Tash West
    Tash West:
    December 9, 2020
    Tony dancing.... always dancing.
  • Tash West
    Tash West added 4 photo(s) to the memorial Tony Ross:
    December 9, 2020
  • Tash West
    Tash West:
    December 9, 2020 · via iPhone
  • Char Garza
    Char Garza:
    December 9, 2020 · via iPhone
  • David West
    David West:
    December 9, 2020 · via iPhone
    • Paige Ross, Bill West, and Joey Ross reacted on this.
    • David West
      Paige Ross Great pics. Thanks for sharing David. Love the one with Papa and Jim sleeping, haha!
    • David West
      David West that one was sent last week from cousin Billy
    • David West
      Brian Feuer Many many memories and all were good ones, Tony and Barbara took Rose and I under their (dog show) wings from the very beginning, so yes it is all your fault!!!!
      • December 9, 2020
    • David West
      Brian Feuer I remember our first Berner Camp We were pretty new at this stuff and were very overprotective of our Murphy, Tony told us just let them go and run around off leash and do their thing if they disappear they will all c9me
      • December 9, 2020
    • David West
      Brian Feuer I thought he was crazy but took his lead and let him go and sure enough he disappeared and then sure enough he came back, Tony was the only one besides Rose to show Murphy when she hurt her shoulder and he did us proud, you will be missed and the world...  more